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By Silvertree February 7, 2012

Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101 Thanks!
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SW 2014 Thread Questions

1. PUMPKINS?!? doesn't really do it for me 2. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). 3. Trading Post wants? 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? none for me thanks 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? none 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? anything my witch created would be wonderful. I would love something she did just for me. As far as my creativity, anything I can repuprpose for jewelry, especially for a steampunk look, or scrapbook papers or kits would be awesome 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? maybe one of my dogs and my daughter together 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? creating jewelry and journals and smashbook 11. Table-top gaming? no 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? none 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? anything that might be a local treat to my witch 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I like so many things but I am not really locked into any one fandom 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I have added my info to the spreadsheet and I will friend my fellow BPALers 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? no thanks 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love hearing from my witch as much as she wants to chatter with me. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing?not really 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? either way 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? open umbrellas in the house. I just could never get past that one 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? no apple scents. Apple foods on the other hand are good!! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions?none 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? sure, I am open to some. Every year we do a themed tree. This year we are doing a steampunk tree and I am making all of my own ornaments 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? we love Hello Kitty 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I can't even think of anything. I'd probably want to study something relating to jewelry 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I am eh on poetry 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character?not really 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?)I'm open to it all 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" What I really want is my witch to put time and effort into their choices for me. Because time is the most expensive and precious thing we have. We can't replace it, buy it or make more of it. So, to me, the best and most special thing someone can gift me with is something they spent their time on, whether it's the choosing, planning or creating of a thing. 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. Centuries-Fall Out Boy Mecto Amore-Steam Powered Giraffe Love Again-Pentatonix Icarus- Bastille Nicotine- Panic at The Disco HatchFever- Steam Powered Giraffe Aha- Pentatonix The Phoenix- Fall Out Boy Fear and Dekight- The Correspondents Everybody Wants to Rule the World -Lorde 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay?yes, I would love some! 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Right now it's Stephen Amell, but for his personal actons , not just his celeb stuff 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? plague 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I would like it to be Victorian 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? This too shall pass, has be my personal motto since I was 14. It's gotten me through a lot of garbage 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? kindle 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? not really 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? yes 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend. none thanks 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? not sure, something autumn-y maybe. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? black cat or raven 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. none at all 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? yes, that would be nice 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. yuck. I wouldn't like these things at all. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? no nail polish for me 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? sure, I'd love it! 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? miskatonic university 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I have a bunch of LUSH items in my wishlist/help blog 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I take a 6x so no not really interested in tshirts right now 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I don't have a wishlist and can't think of anything I'd like right now 59. Zombies, yes or no? no, ewwww, yuck no! 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? no thanks 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? groundhogs. they are fat and fluffy and earthy and I feel connected to them 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves?oh yes, Whiskers, scrub, clean slate scrub 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? creeped out, to be honest 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. none 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YAY! 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? no thanks 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? kinda sorta maybe-ish 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? i am diabetic 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? any kind is nice, as far as scent I don't care for anything patchouli 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? sure 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? i am a baby as far as spice heat goes 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? i love candy corn 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? no thanks 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? halloween, the cooler temps, the trees changing color 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? no thanks 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. none thanks 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I'd prefer a few smaller things and then one big reveal, but it's up to my witch really 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? no thanks. I do not fit in big box store sizes. I wear 6X items. 80. Do you like M&Ms? yes 81. How about wax melts? yes, but nothing apple 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? no thanks 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Mermaid, Venustas, Very Pink Surprise Cake and maybe OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Yes!!! We are planning a Day of the Dead celebration and that would be prefect! 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? nothing, thanks 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)?

syrenemyst

September 12, 2014

hieromante's occasional comments

Mictecacihuatl

"Copal, precious woods, South American spices, agave nectar, cigar tobacco, and roses." I LOVE this one, which I knew I would. Waited about a year to try it. I give it an A each for throw and durability. I'll probably end up with an imbalance of spicy, incensy fragrances because hell, I really like them. I find that I divide my scent year into halves of fall and spring, really, and I am all about these exotics in the fall (and citrus in the spring). It's just the way it is.

hieromante

September 12, 2014

hieromante's occasional comments

A...local blog? Okayyy....

Bet I'm like many here who have discovered this blogging apparatus at bpal.org while looking for a place to keep notes on scents. I like Scentbase for its many conveniences, but its functionality is limited. The reason, anyway, that I wanted to take notes here is that I want to remember my relative judgments on certain scents in case I want to use that information (maybe, for example, to decide if I want a bottle of something). I'll just post individually on each one I want to keep a record of.

hieromante

September 12, 2014

Luna's Doings...

Fall 14 - SW

WISHLISTS: Etsy - HERE Amazon - HERE ThinkGeek! - HERE Lush - HERE GoodReads Profile 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I'm over punkin food/sweet stuffs, but decor is a-okay with me. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). For me I will pass, but thank you. 3. Trading Post wants? A coffee mug! I like the sweet foodie or fresh nature smells for atmo, but I'm still pretty new to the TP and I only have 1 gloss right now (silkybat - OMGGG) but right now I don't have long hair so I don't get the smells like I used to. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I will pass on Avon, Mary kay, Scentsy, ect. Brands I stay away from, the only one that comes to mind is, Too Faced. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Coffee coffee CoffEE!!!! I'm a purist, plain beans with no added flavor. I tend to use just a minimal amount of raw sugar and if absolutely necessary a little cream and lately i've been into cold brew coffee & I've been dying to get a nice brew system like a Toddy or something similar, right now i'm using a makeshift system with a mason jar and a busted coffee maker. There are only two teas that I have really fallen in love with (not that I don't like tea but I'm very picky and I don't like to taste grass)The Spice and Tea Exchange Coconut Oolong Tea & the Tazo Wild Sweet Orange. I am open to other tea, but I don't like my tea to taste like grass, it doesn't need to taste like fruit but not grass lol 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love to cook but my roommates leaving the kitchen in a horrible state has left me in a situation to avoid cooking for the last few months. Moving out soon though and I'll be starting with nothing so anything helps. I would like to put bright colors in my kitchen and I like silicone cook stuffs/measuring cups/spoons 7. How do people feel about creative endeavors? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love being creative! I love when people are creative and make things for me. I have been recently bitten by the maker bug and I know I will be putting thing together for my witchee. I added a whole lot of art stuffs to my amazon wishlist, and really it was mostly seeing shiny fun things and saying sure i would like to play with that, and that and that. I have no real needs, just a desire to try new things out, and to see new processes. 8. What culture or country (doesnt have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? There are a few places I have a gut feeling that if I ever visited, I would never want to come back. Boston is one, I think it's because it's a seaside town & a strong Irish heart to the city. The other is Ireland. I have always been driven to find my mother's family and they come from Cork. I have an innate draw to the green and fae and druids. I have always wanted to know more. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoon, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I can't think of anything right now. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Most recently in my free time I have been playing with paints and distress inks making stuff for my witchee. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I don't have 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Pocket Coffee is amazing! I can rarely find it over here, I think it's German. I would love to try some of those fun japanese candy kits, cola flavored candy is great! 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Eh, I'm usually behind on meme and internet stuffs. Fandoms I dig are Doctor Who, Sherlock, Firefly, Hannibal, and other things I'll add as I remember. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I put my info in the spreadsheet, and I would welcome any friends to add 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? I'm okay. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I like it! I have tried to keep good conact with witchees in the past and I haven't had very good feedback 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? oh yeah! Games and puzzles are fun. Love me some Sudoku! 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? I could do a cd to listen in my car, 20. Whats a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you havent had time to address it? Getting a new place to live/ridding myself of my retched roommates. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin Sure. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I keep mirrors to a minimum in my house. Like the bathroom and that is it. I'm weird but I am still traumatised from my childhood of the horror stories and the names and the dark. ugh thinking about it freaks me out. I never did it but it scared me and scarred me. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? I'm good with gummies and the mallow! 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic apples? YES! Apple is my fall go to. Those caramel apple suckers...AMAZEBALLS. Apple cider doughnuts too! Ugh, I really missing living up north this time of year. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? None that I know of. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Sure! I had a very naked Christmas tree last year. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I am not a Hello Kitty fan, well I take that back...I'm a fan of the Sanrio gum and lollipops, but other than that I'll pass. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Welding! I've had a real drive to learn a trade skill and that is the one that I could find useful with a career, as well as with art! I'm seriously thinking about going back to school once things settle and getting that training. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I like poetry, and writing my own but I never really pay attention to who writes it. Outside of Shakespeare, I don't really pay attention to who writes it. Is that bad? 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? My top three Disney characters are: Capt. Hook, Ariel, Eeyore. I love Disney stuff, I would never complain about that. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? Cute stuff is cute. I like odd things, but I also like practical odd things. Like weird ice cube molds or fun kitchen things that look like other things. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I honestly don't have any needs, Coffee or sweets are always good. Or something to put up/or use in my new place would be awesome. 33. Tarot cards/rune stones: I have a couple decks, and one REALLY good one, but I don't use them as much as I should. I've never used rune stones before. 34. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists: Not Fair - Lilly Allen Why Winter In Detroit? - The Gay Blades I Can't Decide - Scissor Sisters The D In Detroit - The Anniversary Perl Of The Stars - Coheed & Cambria Hello - Karmin Pu$$y - Iggy Azalea Cath... - Death Cab for Cutie Dustbowl Dance - Mumford & Sons Charmer - Kings of Leon 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I don't have an SO but one day I'm looking for a man that is a mix of Adam Savage, Mike Rowe & Shakespeare. lol. I know a strange mix but I love all three of them and I can only imagine the heaven I would be in to be with that man, or any one of those men I love a smart, hard working, and well spoke man. If there is an English Accent involved even better! 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Love! 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Right now I waver between being a hippy and a housewife. I love the 60's and the 50's.I lean more towards the 50s though, Mad Men has such an aesthetic that is amazing! Classy as fuck, and I would love if my job I could smoke and drink in the afternoon. It would be amazing! Another time period that calls out to me in Shakespeare's time, I would totally fit in and then I would find shakespeare and prolly be one of this groupies. I'd hit it 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? I'm sure it's something by Shakespeare <3 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? audio books, eAudio to be specific. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? eh, I'll pass. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Prefer, Audiobooks 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Apple, Rain, Tonka 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Libraries 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Skulls 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? yes! I'm a slave to Urban Decay, Nyx, Tarte, Eyeko, Kiss (eyelashes) and some Revlon stuff. Lipsticks I like brights, my favorite format of lippies are the liquid lipstick or lip crayon. Like the Nyx Soft Matte Creme or the Revlon Matte Lip Balm (My only problem with this product is that there is no real security seal on there, I'm kinda anal about things like that). I like pinks and purples, and I've been meaning to try oranges and nudes (like My Lips But Better colors) 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Fuck yeah! 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? My hair is too short. 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Not freaked out, but I don't think I would eat the scorpion. Bacon or caffeinated stuff is good. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? ALL THE NAILPOLISH!!!! I'm really a little addicted to the polish of nails. I really don't need more but I could always use it! Bring it on any frankens, indie, whatever. The only brand i've been aching to try that i havn't yet is OCC nailpolish, I love the idea of matching nail polish and lip tar! 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? sure! 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Candy kits! like the sushi candy kit, like Dodotto Tsubupyon or Nerunerunerune! 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Not that I can think of, something vanilla-y, amber, sugary ect. surprise me. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I LOVE LOVE Karma, the bubble bar is my favorite. and I love the Snow Fairy Smell (mmmelting marshmallow moment & the godmother are the same smell). This reminds me I need to go get another bottle of 9to5, that is my favorite cleanser/makeup remover ever! 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I would love to get up to Boston/Salem at some point, this time of year is great! or get to travel home for a weekend. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I like v-neck, men's size xl, women's size 2xl 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I was poking around thinkgeek and I think I narrowed it down to the three items http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/159d/ or http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1172/ http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1a4f/ http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1d14/ Okay I lied, there are 4. My biggest vices are coffee, dr who, deadliest catch/any crabbing show not fish!, and game of thrones. I'm starting book 4 currently, I have been blowing through the books and it's amazing! 59. Zombies, yes or no? Eh, I'm picky about my zombies. Rage zombies (28days), YES. Zombies like in Cold Hearts, no. Walking dead has good zombies. I don't know, I really had a strange reaction to zombies at first. I saw shawn of the dead and I was so turned off by them, but as soon as I saw 28weeks then 28days I was in LOVE. They're just so fast and filled with rage and energy. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? maybe. I live in florida so it doesn't get too cold. but fingerless normal glove length is what I would use. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Dolphins, dragonfly (I know not an animal but a good luck bug) 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? <3!! Love me some paintbox! Just checked out the store, I've been meaning to try the bath streusel, I love their lotion. I'm still working through some guy Fawkes from last year. Oh that smells soooo good! I will pass on the bar soaps, I just don't use them enough. I have 1/2 a bar left from last years summer blues. I love the way they smell I kind of wish she did body wash too. Love the scrubs. Other scents I dig that are active in the store right now are candy floss, avast, nekisse, & Indian summer. I forgot how much I dig this store! 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Say if someone had LadyWench minion for them I would be okay with her showing up on my doorstep, but other than that I might pass. Lol not that I live in a bad neighborhood, I just don't open my door for people. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I do not but I should!! I am still in the novice category, straight lines are my friends I used to collect different knitting needles but in my many moves they have been lost. including my favorite pair of clear 13US needles that had green stripes inside like those cats eyes marbles. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? yay, but I'm a big lady so most of those things don't fit right. I have a pair of thigh high striped socks from last year and I don't get to wear them often. But they are very fun! Iheartcolors has a great array of plus size fishnet/tights/leggings in like 100 colors! 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Dishclothes no, I'm a sponge kind of person. But I love knitted things. I'm actually in the middle of making a spoolknit rug, SOOO excited to see how that is going to turn out! 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Kind of...It really is more of a guideline and a oh hey when I get money I should get that. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? I'm pretty sensitive to milk products, I don't want to say no but cause...come on! CARAMEL! but I'm just not sure how my belleh would feel. 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? The only incense I burn is Nag Champa. It just has a really good smell, as well as memories tied to it. I would always burn a stick before any performances, or before any big dates/concerts. It just helped to center and calm my nerves. Maybe that is what I'm missing in my life right now, to just relax *note to self* grab some next time your at the store lol 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Sure! I'm up to try anything really, just not too spicy or too heavy on the nutmeg. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Yes and Yes! I'm getting into making cards so bring it on! I love good inspo too 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I am about a 6, I love curries and jalapeno tabasco. Texas Pete is also something I love to throw into dishes too 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I LOVVVVE Chick-o-Sticks 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Right now I'm looking for a good pair of oompa loompa leggings but other than that i'm okay. I'm really not a sock person, love sandals and flipflops 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? The smell. Down here we don't get that smell until late december but it is amazing when it happens. Instant happiness! 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a case I made from an old Shakespeare flyer on my iPad mini and a battery case for my phone(iphone 5). Maybe something else for my ipad mini? One of those River Song Journal covers. Anything Doctor Who or Shakespeare. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I'm good with brushes and stuff, I don't use the ones I already have. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whatever you want. I'll be happy with 10 littles or 1 big, it is all the same to me, so whatever is best for you 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I have a plethora or sleep shorts and the like, so no thank you. 80. Do you like M&Ms? yeah, I just don't buy any. I like Peanut or white chocolate ones(this is the only white chocolate thing I like, everything else needs to be dark) 81. How about wax melts? I have a burner, but rarely use it. I would use it if I had something good to go in it 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? Sure 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Blueberry picking and Very Pink Surprise Cake. Right now monies doesn't allow for me to even get into a decant circle so maybe i'll have a friend I can get a sniffie from. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? They look SO cute, but I don't know what I would do with them. I would love to eat them but I don't know, they're just so pretty so, and i'm sure eventually all but one would be devoured. something nice to have in my desk in case of emergency. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I have an addiction to lip products. I usually pick up an EOS when I see that there are new flavors. I was really excited for the blueberry acai but that ended up to be fail Currently my most favorite is thSoft Lips Cube in Vanilla. So much love!! 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Candles, mugs, stones, all of it lol 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? No, I just don't think i'll get cold enough, plus I knit so there are many unloved scarves I have in the closet. 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? sure 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Eh, Right now I don't really have a place for them 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I'm always looking for a crossbody bag. I have used the same 2 for the last 10 years and they have seen MUCH better days. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? I will be moving soon, just need to find a place now. 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Whats that? 95. If you have a significant other (or even a close friend that will laugh at the implications), would you enjoy any of these couple rings? How about anything from the same store's Halloween collection? I LOVE this store, but have never purchased anything from there. I do not currently have a SO, but I think there are a few things on my amazon wish list from that store. The halloween stuffs, I am inlove with anything Haunted Mansion, especially those cuffs!<3<3 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Not anymore, I used to drink...a lot, but have since really cleaned up my act. I have no problem with those who do drink and eventually I will get to that point where I'll drink again, but right now with certain meds that I'm taking it is better not to drink. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? That actually sounds delicious. I'm not sure what I would put it in, but sure. Actually I take that back, some teas would actually taste pretty good, I'm thinking an earl grey with lemon sugar <3 98. Jamberry nail wraps? I'm very picky with my nail wraps I like them thin, and more like nail polish rather than stickers. That being said I have no experience with jamberry and I am curious, curious enough to the point that I Wouldn't even mind checking them out to be a rep. 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? hmmmm....I'm surrounded by books all day and I can't think of anything off the top of my head. I'll get back to you on this. 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? -laqa co nail polish pen - red or pink -benebalm stick -Not Soap, Radio Original Bubbles for Bath/Shower TO GO - something new and i can try all the smells -Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner (because mine is almost gone - and if i don't get this it;s okay because i just found out that i have some bb points myself and I can use those ) -Maak Lab Coffee Bar 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? hmmmm....Captain Lilith and her First mate, and Pralines and powdered sugar, for sure. others in the running are Mornings in NO (<3 coffee/chocolate) and flying kites (grass!) 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? meh 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? vanilla 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? ugh! this time of year kills me! other than Maggie the rest are desires but not needs From nycc - (in this order of importance) Little Maggie (because anything with my name in it is awesome - and this looks awesome) HONEYED APPLE bath oil Dew Drop Inn atmo RED APPLE, BLACKENED HONEY, AND OPOPONAX gloss THE GAS LAMPS FLARE LIPS OF FLAME AND HEART OF STONE 105. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I think at this point it is a heath issue, I need to stave off the caffeine withdraws with more caffiene! ALL THE COFFEE!! actually a favorite source for a good kick is chocolate covered cacao nibs <333 106. Makeup palettes? The only disney princess makup related things I want are the compact mirrors that Sephora came out with, especially the Ariel one. They are all gorgeous though. Rocky Horror makeup, the nail polishes look amazing and the palettes are to die for. I don't NEED any more makeup...but i'm always happy to have new things to play with 107. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Dark chocolate, and something with a salty bite. like sea salt caramel or potato chips, or bacon! 108. Rose and Violet chocolates? Sure! one of my favorite chocolate bars is the Dagoba Lavender Blueberry Dark Chocolate bar. The Lemon Ginger one is pretty boss too.

luna2119

September 11, 2014

zankoku_zen's Blog

Wishlist

GC/LE/DC/UNRELEASED/CON/DD/RO: (decants preferred, sniffies or testers welcome!) *Any of the Bards of Ireland 2015 blends* 13 (Thirteen), March 2015 Arkham (dc'ed) Bed of Nails (to re-test) Black Supermoon Chaos Theory - particularly with a vanilla or dorian base, try me! (Would love more Chaos Vanilla 135!) MB: Underbed v1 (to re-test) Wezwanie/Hold (to re-test) --- potentially pending TAL decants of: Peaceful Home Other TAL stuff: Prosperity Bath, White Light Bath, Golden Graces Prosperity Bath, Chinese Floor Wash, Devil Cologne's Wash, Wallet Wash Will Take More Of: Alice, the Reaper of Cruelty [partial/full] Benevolent Triple Conjunction (TAL) [partial/full] A Measurement of the Soul [partial] Creeper Dragon [partial/full] Senelion (TAL)*** Sheela Na Gig Sherlock Holmes [partial only] Terra Vigoris [partial/bottle only] Thrive atmo squirt Empties of (good to pristine labels): Snake Oil, any of the Pumpkin Patch 2013, Bitter Moon, Robotic Scarab, No 93 Engine, Hot Buttered Rum (not 2014), Liberty Back up bottles of: Possibly searching for bottles of: BPAL: High John the Conqueror, Death Shall Come In With Thee, Phoenix in Winter, Phoenix at MidDay TAL: Lionheart**, Peaceful Home, Joy, French Creole, Hand of Hermes, Nine Muses Prototypes/Unreleased: (sniffies/testers, even a drop is welcome!) Burial v2 (on etsy), Dunwich v2 (on etsy), Elegy, Eye of Horus, Gaslight, Gertrude v5 (on etsy), Goat 17 (on etsy), Grainne Ni Mhaille, Hexahedraon, ICD 17 (etsy), ICD 19 (etsy), ICDX 11 (etsy), Incessant Torture of Remorse v3 (etsy), LUAL5 (etsy), LUAT4 (etsy), MMH1 (etsy), MMHX1 (etsy), Nine Mysteries v2, Passion, PPGC767, PPH07, Savage, Set, Smurf Essence (Smurf 2 Giveaway), Snow Maiden 2006 v2, Sturgeon Moon 2008 v5, Swallow's Heart, TAWL6, TCM1,Theres a Certain Slant of Lightv9, UOH11, UOUO4, Yesod V5, Yog-Sothoth v2 Older Carnaval Diabolique prototypes: The Glass Eater, The Fire-Scorched Carousel, Maeve, the Sword Swallower, Morven, the Strong Man, The Toymaker, The Confectionary, The Fire Dancer, The Geek Show, Horror Coaster, The Waxworks, The Night Parade of 100 Demons, The Contortionist, Electricity is Life, The Mesmer, The Tunnel of Lust, Boat Ride, 2¢, The Phantasmagoria, The Menagerie, Belphegor's Baubles, Gewgaws, Knickknacks & Objects of Whimsy BPTP stuff: Clothes: Belladonna yoga pants in M, Cats from Saturn babydoll M Room Sprays/Other Samples: Evening in the Veranda, Female Beauty in Spiderweb Kimono, Horticultural Building*, Major Andre's Tree, Snowblind, The Gourd of Deprivation, Tammany Free and Easy, Vivement Hair Gloss (tester to 1 oz): Chorion, Dragon's Milk, Eldritch Dark, Frankincense Clove, Golden Peach & Bergamot**, Honeyed Frankincense, Nectar Pumpkin Spice Everything, Red Patchouli and Fig**, Red Shirt Diaries, Rose Petals and Champa, Rose-Boughs and Rose-Roots, Scattered Flower Smells, Scherezade, Shards of Looking-Glass***, Shug Niggurath, Smutty Goblin, Snake Oil, Stray Poppy-Leaves, Tombstone, Tricksy, White Tea and Sage*** Bath Oil Testers (1 imp to test is enough, makes great frimps): Anne Bonny, Autumn Dusk, Bittersweet Chocolate, Blood Rose, Honeyed Apple**, L'Eau de la Folie, Late Autumn Honey, Luna Sanguinem, Peacock Queen, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie, Shanghai, Shortbread Snowflakes, Spider Silk* Bubbling Bath Potions: Inquisitor Bile bath potion**, Lust Bath Salts, Ninon bath potion* Candles: Spiked Apple Cider, Mulled Apple Cider, Black Clove, Pumpkin Clove, Spanish Red Carnation Will always take more of: L' Eau du Chagrin BO (1/2 oz+), Okiya atmo (1 oz+), Mahogany Hall atmo (1 oz+), Konditorei atmo (1 oz+), Caramel Apples and Ancient Oaks BO (1/2 oz+), Looking Glass, Looking Glass (1/2 oz+) BPAL/BPTP postcards & ephemera: Ask me! Particularly interested in Gennivre, Organ Grinder, Pulcinella & Teresina, the Chapel Single Notes, pre-2005 (testers/sniffies are all I need!): Allspice Amber, Black Anise Anise, Star Apple Blossom Balm of Gilead Bayberry Benzoin Cajeput Calamus Camphor Cedarwood, White Cherry Blossom Chrystanthemum Civet Clover, Red** Coconut, Toasted Coriander Cranberry Cypress Daffodil** Dragon's Blood Resin Eucalyptus Evergreen Fennel Frangipani Galangal Geranium Ginseng Grape Green Grass** Hazelnut Heather*** Hibiscus Hyacinth* Hyssop Iris, Florentine Juniper Berry Lavender, French Lemon Lemongrass Lettuce Licorice Bark Lily, Calla Lily, Stargazer Magnolia Musk, Dark Musk, Egyptian Musk, Skin Myrrh, Dark Narcissus, Black Neroli Nutmeg Oleander Orange Orange Blossom Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin* Orchid** Passion Flower Patchouli Patchouli, East African Black Patchouli, Indonesian Red Peony Pepper, Black Petitgrain Pine Bark, White Plumeria Poppy, Black Primrose Rose Rose, White Rosemary Rue Saffron Sage Sassafras Spearmint Spikenard Tea Tree Thyme Tonka Bean Tulip** Verbena Vetiver Watermelon Wintergreen Wisteria Wormwood* Ylang Ylang ** - REALLY want strikethough means in a pending swap on order from lab: on order from decant circles: mcgyver list: red moon 2004; underpants, cc female; halloween in miskatonic Previous wishlist: http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page-9

zankoku_zen

September 11, 2014

LisaNut's Blog-O-Matic

Switch Witch Help Fall 2014

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I'm not huge into pumpkins. If the scent or flavor is mixed in with other things that I DO like, then it's good. For example, I really like pumkin butter, but not so much pumpkin pie. Decorations are fun, though. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Not much into pickles or salsa, but any jams/jellies/fruit butters are great as long as there are no peppers and I love the different breads 3. Trading Post wants? I'll have to check. I haven't kept up to date on things, for fear of spending far too much money 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. You know, I DO try to stay away from WalMart, but it's not a big deal. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Tea, please, no coffee. Bagged or loose, prefer greens & oolongs or herbal/decaf although pretty much ANY kind of chai has me doing a happy dance 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? Yes. And Yes. There are a few on my amazon list. Coobooks or your own favorite recipes would also be very cool. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love creative & hand-made stuff and I do lots of yarn crafting & sewing, so any supplies related to those would also be awesome 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? If you or a friend/family member does art or craft, feel free to pick something you think I'd like from my lists & Q's/answers. I will love it! My only request is that you keep it on the small-medium size. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Free time? You mean when I “forget” about the miles long to-do list? Mostly reading, knitting, listening to music or watching TV 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Not really 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? If it's on my amazon wishlist or is something you just really think I'd like then used, via amazon, or whatever works 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Anything involving chocolate or just something different to try 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Lots of fandoms, etc that I'm into, but I don't know about a favorite 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I am on FB – you can find me in both the BPAL GUSP'ers & the general Black Phoenix groups. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I'm sure there will be tons of stuff there that I would like. If you spot something that makes you think of me, go for it. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love a chatty witch as much as anyone, but I have also had great experiences with ninjas. So no pressure, do what works for you. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Yes, if it's not too hard. I have 2 kids under the age of 6, so there is not as much brain power as there once was. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either way 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Hah! Definitely organizing. I am trying to take it bit by bit now that the oldest daughter is in school, but it is very slow going. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… Eeeh, not so much. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not really 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? N/A 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? LOVE APPLE! Apple scents, apple foods, yummy apples! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Not really 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Love Christmas & love decorating! 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? No thanks 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Hmm, maybe spinning? Or a class to improve my sewing & sewing machine knowledge/skills? Or maybe just skip all things “useful” and study something history/theology/psychology related. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I do, but I haven't really read any in ages. If you know of something that touches on any of my interests, feel free to share 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Oldest daughter would LOVE anything princess (especially Frozen) There are some I like too, but she would try to steal it from me. Although I love Lilo & Stitch, and I think that would be safe from her. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) That stationary is cute & OK, but my style is more, uhm, geek mixed with bohemian and some naturalist/woodsy thrown in. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Something yummy to eat and/or something yummy to smell. 10 most recent Pandora Likes: Pride (In The Name Of Love) by U2 All My Tears by Julie Miller They by Jem The Other Side, Part by Gil Scott-Heron (Who Discovered) America? (Live) by Ozomatli Tabla Toy by Beats Antique Chan-Chan by Kora Jazz Trio The Feeling Music Brings (Live) by Susan Tedeschi Hiding Place by Sara Groves Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band ***** 9/14 Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? No thanks

35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO We joke about this. There are several actors & singers that he refers to as my “boyfriends” David Tennant, Hugh Jackman, Vin Diesel, Viggo Mortenson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Quinto

36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I'm OK with it, my oldest daughter loves it, youngest daughter would try to eat it & husband refers to it as “the devil's dust.”

37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Hmmmm not sure I can think of an answer to that one.

38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? That requires too much thought! I'll get backto you if I think of anything.

39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? Eaudio? All kinds of books are good. Audio – particularly non-fiction – is good for when knitting. I have an Android tablet with both Google Play and Kindle on it. And I still love sitting on the couch with a real book in my hands.

40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? A little I have to keep book covers, etc hidden from the kids until I'm ready to try to answer those sort of questions from them. Think of me as curious, but cautious.

42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend?
Possible Base Notes Pos.Middle Notes Possible Top Notes
Sandalwood Chai / Sweet Cream/ Hazelnut Cream Apple
Red Musk Coffee /Chocolate Almond
Vanilla Bean Lilac Green tea
Honey/ clean musk Chocolate / Sweet Cream Lavender I grouped them in ways that I THINK would work, but I'm not sure. If you have experience with this sort of thing, feel free to tweak one of my ideas. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Hmmm, probably nature related, but if any of my wishlists give you ideas, go for it! 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? I love bats 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Always interested in new samples 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? If it serves a purpose beyond the shock factor 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Do they work for REALLY THIN hair? 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Love chocolate, but please no chocolate covered animals or creepy crawlies!

50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? YES! Apple and berries other than strawberries are my favorites, but anything would be enjoyed, I'm sure.

51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Only if you have something that is known to help with a chronic nail-biter

52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? EEE! YES!

53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Tea? Anything you think I might like.

54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Check my wishlist Wishlist Also the Black Phoenix site wishlist
http://blackphoenixalchemylab.com/my-lists/view-a-list/?wlid=26576 (I'm LisaNut there, too)

55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? There are some on my Amazon List

56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Any trip or vacation would be awesome! Family/friends are mostly in Chicago, Maryland, Portland/Seattle and New Mexico/Arizona. We would probably try to go sometime between Mid February & late April.

57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Normal T's, size L

58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20?
Dalek Night Light Doctor Who Talking Plush 10th Doctor Costume Tee My Little Pony Dr. Whooves Star Trek Starfleet Academy Titanium Exclusive Firefly Cookie Cutters Firefly Kaylee-Inspired Messenger Bag 59. Zombies, yes or no? No 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Any length is fun, although I do like long & dramatic 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Wolves, ocelot, 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? See my etsy wishlist https://www.etsy.com/people/LisaNut/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I'd need some warning so everyone is dressed & there is room to sit! 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. LisaNut on Ravelry, and yes I am obsessed with yarn. Especially multi-colored yarn and super thick & chunky yarn But really, almost any yarn will have me jumping up & down. Which might be why I already have a couple of bookcases full of yarn . . . 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YES! Especially any warm slipper sock type deal. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Love knit and/or crocheted items! Just about anything handmade would be awesome. I especially like shawls/wraps & washable (but soft) fibers. Blues & purples primarily. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? No problem! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? I like incense, but the rest of the family gets headaches from it. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Always up for something new in that category 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Sounds lovely! I'm not sure how to use the quill pen, though. If it's easy to become messy, then I should probably pass. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Heat I'm generally fine with (in a 1-4 level) I like all sorts of hot spices EXCEPT peppers, so go figure! Light amounts of Black pepper, cayanne, chili mixed in with other spices is fine. September 17 ** What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I'm not so much into Halloween candy unless it involves dark chocolate

74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? YES!! OH YESSS!!! Anything warm, with skids or a sole that will fit a size 8 would be SO WONDERFUL!

75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Cooler weather (for wearing jeans & sweaters) and colored leaves **and SwitchWitch**

76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? My gadgets mostly have cases, although anything Tardis-like for a small non-smart phone or a sony e-reader or tablet would be awesome. Or a book-cover type deal. Let me know if you need measurements.

77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Any of that stuff would come in handy. I tend to use mine until they fall apart before replacing, and I know you really aren't supposed to do that.

78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I won't be disappointed with any of those scenarios

79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? PJ pants are always fun Size L or XL and cotton or flannel are both OK

80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes

81. How about wax melts? Yes

82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? SURE!

83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?
AMICITIA, BLUEBERRY PICKING, (NOT SO)PENITENT (MINI) MAGDALENE, VENUSTAS
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? That might be fun for something different. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Most of my favorites are on either my etsy or amazon wishlist, although I'm always up for trying something new 9/29 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Historical stuff or yarn 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I would like lots of happy customers for my shop 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Cute yes. Spooky, not so much 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? As long as you think it's somehow "me" and it is reasonably washable 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Yes although project bags (for knitting/crochet) and grocery bags are the kind I use most. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My craft fairs & the trip in December 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? (Not so) Penitent (Mini) Magdelene, Vanilla or Booze Imp Pack, Goatweed Leafwing (or) Question Mark (or) Yucca Giant Skipper 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Oh, probably tons of stuff! 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Probably not 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Doctor Who and Star Wars references are always appreciated & enjoyed around here. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? hard cider, mead, and wine. samples are always cool 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? OOOOOOOOO! Chai, lavender or lemon 98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thanks 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Anything from my amazon list 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Volumizing dry shampoo, probably anything volumizing for hair or that helps hair grow thicker or helps to save color longer. Royal Rose simple syrup (any flavor other than rose). 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time, Captain Lilith & her first mate, Mornings in New Orleans 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? ?? What exactly does this refer to? 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Vanilla, but not a super-sweet vanilla. 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Older Daughter would love the my little pony stuff, I love Mad Libs, Whole family loves X-Men, Doctor Who (especially anything David Tennant *10* or Tom Baker *4*)OOPS! You meant BPAL? LIPS OF FLAME AND HEART OF STONE LITTLE MAGGIE Eve's Big Apple Bath Oil 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Visions of Autumn III * Autumn Overlooked my Knitting * Feeding the Dead * 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I usually prefer my caffeine in tea or chocolate. I am fine w/caffiene or "decaf" 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? No thank you 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? 70% Dark chocolate, then any combo of the following (but probably not all of them!): almonds apples cranberries hazelnuts orange peels pecans cinnamin cocoa nibs lavender fudge or fudge brownie sea salt 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? YES especially if it involves dark chocolate October 5 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? Hmm, I never played that much 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? KIVA (micro business loans), NPR & PBS (national & local stations) 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? YES! I don't care if the label fell off & you replaced it with masking tape that had the name written in very poor handwriting. If it's on my wishlist, I'll be ecstatic to get it! 113. Do you like incense? As I've said elsewhere, although I like incense, it's not good for the rest of the family's sinuses. 114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? ON HALLOWEEN Home & Linen Spray (tester only) CACAO-DUSTED SUGAR SKULLS Bath Oil BOO Hair Gloss (tester only) 115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Sure! 116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? The dragonfly bag 117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? YES FOR THE APPLES and maybe one or two to try out on the prunes. 118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? I've never tried tea syrups, so that might be interesting & travel mugs & larger-than-8oz coffee/tea mugs are always useful.

lmfaith

September 11, 2014

lioness' Blog

SW 2014 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I love pumpkin, though the Lab's pumpkin note is not my friend really (Though I do like snakes in the pumpkin patch and bliss in the pumpkin patch and pumpkin queen.) I prefer to eat it, or smell it in a candle form. I don't usually do B&BW, and I didn't mention this in the ?aire because I forgot, but they add something to their soap that is really really bad, starts with a T or something, ugh now i have to look it up. hold on. Triclosan. There. found it, it's really not good for you so please please don't send me anything with this in it. I will hate to, but I will toss it :/ 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Yum. Yum yum yum. 3. Trading Post wants? Not many to be honest, though I have a feeling that might change once the weenies go live. Stay tuned. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I'm not sure, I don't like avon and mary kay. I prefer brands that are not tested on animals. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Tea makes me happy, and I have an Adagio wishlist that Vennah would be able to tell you about (I'm not sure it's linkable unless you're friends with me on Adagio, but I could be wrong) 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love to cook, I don't know what my kitchen needs besides more storage space (Which I'm sure you're not able to help me with...) I keep thinking of stuff but never write it down, so next time I think of something I'll write it down so that I have something to put here. -Pizza cutter! -Ice cream scoops in various sizes for baking. -cookie cutters from warp zone. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Dude, get creative! I love to knit, and do some sewing, I want to learn how to quilt, and if you were to draw me something I'd probably hang it up, I love custom pieces! 8. What culture or country (doesnt have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? England and Japan. I want to LIVE in England, and Japanese culture and food is just so fantastic to me, I'd love to live there too, but something about England just calls to me. I'm half English so maybe that's it? 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Too many. I'd love a decent Sansa Stark picture, and maybe one of me, as a pin up. Anything with Leon S. Kennedy is gold too. Also, Rumplestiltzkin in a realistic style because I don't think there's enough of him in the world. (From Once Upon A Time.) Maybe a picture of Toothless being cute? (How to Train Your Dragon) 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I internet a LOT. also knit, and read. I love reading. And netflix. I love Downton Abbey, not sure I mentioned this on my ?aire, but I do love that show. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Nope. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Downton Abbey, Once Upon A Time, any of my favourite shows or movies. (Pretty sure I don't have any of them on dvd, and if I do, I don't have access to them atm :( 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Like to Try? Not sure. I'm usually open to anything, love salty sweet. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I'm on Tumblr under Autumnslioness-dearie, it's mostly Sailor Moon, Once Upon a Time, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Marvel, yea. I'm into the fandoms 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I can be found on the bpal guspers fb page, my name is in the list. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? Anything of my fandoms would be cool 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I love high contact, but I do understand that people have lives. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Sometimes, I'm not so good at them, but I do like them. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either one is ok with me. 20. Whats a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you havent had time to address it? Unpacking and organizing my apartment. Otherwise, I can't think of anything to be honest. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin Oh yes! I love trinkets 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Nothing comes to mind 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? no applicable 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic apples? YUM! Twilight Eyes brags about making Honey Crisp dried apples every year, I'm jealous, and have always wanted some! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Don't really like polyester, and not a fan of cotton yarn 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Sure! Why not? 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I MUCH prefer Chococat! 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Languages, Japanese, Russian, French, Though experimenting with science would be great, I didn't take it past the required courses in high school so I'd love to learn more, it fascinates me. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? Not much to be honest. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? LOVE Disney! and I LOVE the princesses! I don't know who my favourite is though, I tend to love them all! 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Love Kawaii! (Japanese for cute) 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Remember how I mentioned those apple things from Twilight? If she's doing them again this year, those. Honestly. I've been wanting them for YEARS! 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. I will do this when I get home, though I don't know if I'll be able to do it right away, I have to fix up my music as we just cleaned our computer a few months ago and I haven't done that yet. 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? YES! I've been dying for a set of Stephanie Pui-Min-Law (spellcheck?) tarot cards. I've never done runes but I'm always up for anything divination. I have a pendulum that I should pull out of hiding. 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Yes. I am absolutely GAGA for Hiddles right now (Tom Hiddleston) he seem's like he'd be a great friend. Also love Robert Carlyle, and I love love love Kieara Knightly and Anne Hatheway. And honestly too many to count. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Stuff with glitter on it? OK, Loose glitter in the package that falls when you open it? Please no. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I honestly don't think there is one that describes me because I really don't have style, but if I COULD have style, I'd love 1800 French, like the opulent castles of Marie Antoinette, or maybe turn of the 20th century English (a la Downton Abby at the beginning of the series) 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? There are no miracles for those that have no faith in them. - French Proverb If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it. - Albert Einstein 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? All the books! Ebooks (epub goes on my ipad and my phone easier) but I also like physical books. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? I'm a big smut reader, I will pretty much read anything, but I'm not big on anal. I read smutty historical romances like they're candy. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? See 39, but yes. 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I know I asked this, but I'm not 100%. Something with chocolate that's for sure. It doesn't seem like they have current as a note, but they do have thyme, maybe Brown sugar, chocolate, cream, and thyme? 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? SURE! I love Sparrows, crows, ravens, and love rocky landscapes, and forests, and leaves changing, LOVE LOVE LOVE peonys. they're my favourite flower. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cat or Crow/Raven. Also like spiders. 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? LOVE nail polish (Go for 3 and 4 free brands) And I love a lot of the Indie nail polish producers. (Smitten, Jindie Nails) Other makeup not so much. I'd love to play with mineral make up but I rarely ever wear makeup so it might be pointless. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I swear quite a bit, and tend to laugh at the most inappropriate jokes. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I would, but my hair is just too short right now 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I'd probably look at it until it went bad, and wouldn't eat it. Kinda not my thing. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I LOVE jams and jellies! I love pretty much all kinds. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? As long as they're 3-4 free brands go nutz! I am inlove with jelly bases and halographic polishes right now, though I do like glitter (Round glitter is my fave, but not many companies use it.) Something crocodile is fantastic, damn I'll have to look that one up, she uses Round Glitter a lot, but doesn't ship to Canada so it's VERY hard for me to get my hands on some. Also, I want to try Crows Toes Gomez and absolution (Potion master) 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? My first reaction was Sure! and then I realized I have a TON in my daughter's room and any stuffy I get will end up there eventually, and we SO do not need more in her room 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Anything and Everything *g* I love Japan and will enjoy anything sent. I will mention that I love bento boxes, anything sailor moon, probably any foods that can be shipped. I posted in the thread using someone else's answer as my own but I can't find it. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Actually at this point, I think I have all the GC's that I love in bottle form. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? Please no Lush, I boycott them. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. As much as this idea sounds awesome, I have no vacation time. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I love t shirts! x-large, babydolls, or tissue tees. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? The Umbrella Corp umbrella is something I've been dying for for years now. 59. Zombies, yes or no? NO, NO, NO, please NO. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Oh yes, I love them! any length really, but to the elbow is great! 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Otters, Lions, Crows, Ravens, Sparrows, wolves 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? YES! The sorbettos! Nekisse, Heima, and Punkie night are favourites! 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Do we know each other? If yes, and we've met Sure! I surprised my witchee once after making plans with her husband. It was funny I had even gone shopping with her for our witchee's while visiting her earlier in the round. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Yes! My ravelry username is autumnslioness, I love yarn! I may need to destash at some point actually, but I do love knitting 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YAY! I like knee highs and Tabi socks! 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I love soft soft wool, ambers, jewel-tones, olive green looks great on me (I love it) browns. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Nope, sorry witch, I haven't actually used it in ages. I tend to use Pintrest for my wl lately. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? ALL THE CARAMELS! I'm pretty sure raw is illegal here so if you were to make some and send them I'd feel like a bad girl 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? No thank you, incense tends to create migraines. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? ALL THE SPICES! I love spices! I got a particularly fantastic packet of cinnamon a few rounds ago. I'm pretty good with Single spices atm, but if you have a favourite blend, I'd love to share in your love! 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Sure! 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? mild to medium, it depends on the type of heat. I tend to like spicier things but not super stupid spicy. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? peanut butter cups. 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Actually I wouldn't mind a pair, this apartment gets colder then my old one, and it might be nice to have something for my feet when they're cold. Though I have to say that I have carpet in my apartment so preferably something with non slip treads. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? The leaves, the smells, the colder weather, the colours, the apple cider, the pumpkin everything, apple butter, pants. (in place of shorts) or tights, which I wish I wore more of. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have an ipad with a magnetic dust cover thing, but I'd love a cute little case to put it in when I put it in my purse. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I could use a new eyelash curler, but it's not a desperate situation. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? How ever my witch wants to do this is completely up to them 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Yes! Cotton! Underwear is a bit trickier, but I like the bikini cut, and tend to take the xl size, and only in cotton. The PJ pants are the same, cotton and xl, and I love all the weenie fabrics! 80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes! My favourite are the Peanut butter ones, but I love trying all the new flavours 81. How about wax melts? I have so many and no wax melter :/ 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I don't even know what this is.... 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? (Not so) patitent (mini) magdalene, Avunculus, Blueberry picking, Lily Witch, Venustas, Very Pink Surprise Cake. I haven't ordered decants yet, but I will be ordering those, So no real need for my witch to send any unless they got a decant themselves and didn't like it. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Yes! Sure! Though, I can not for the life of me figure out if they're flavoured or not. I must be blind or something. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Lip balms, yes, I have a brand I love and I totally forgot it at home today, so I can't tell you the name, but I can always use more. I'll update this when I get home and let you know which Etsy Seller it is that I adore. I don't mind body lotions, but I rarely use them I could however use another cuticle balm and deep conditioning hand salve for the winter. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? All the Salem stuff! I went once when my parents and I went to Massachusetts a few years back, and I want to go back. The history fascinates me. 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? She has some nice multicoloured scarves 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? I adore spiders, I think they're awesome, and love looking at Orb Spiders, they're so fascinating. Anything small cute and knit will be stolen by my daughter 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Sure! I had to toss all my older pillows because of staining and them getting caught in the rain, so we don't have any pillows for our couches, which are grape purple. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I can always use tote bags with something cool printed on them. I have fabric to sew up a bag for myself and I have yet to clean up the craft room and dig out my sewing machine to get that going. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Today, Sept 22, is my 6 year anniversary. I'm going for sushi! 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? I've been dying to try JailBait recently, I have no idea why. It's probably all floral, but I love the Bubblegum note in Bubblegum and roses, so I really want to try jailbait. As for the other two, I'm not sure on the Metamorphosis update, it's been a while since I looked at that even. And the one I want the most from the Lilith update is a tie between (Not So) Penitent (Mini) Magdaline and Avunculus. 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? I think I missed the boat on that one 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? This one too. 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? So I answered this in thread, I really like the cuff bracelets, not so much the couple rings. I love the "All Magic comes with a price, dearie" One, obviously since I'm a dearie and either quote about Donna from Doctor Who. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Nah, I rarely drink 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? SURE! Anything, I love rose water! and Chai! 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Sure! I've never used them, but would love to try some! (Nail wraps period, they don't have to be Jamberry Though to be honest, this one is awesome! : Vintage flowers 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? There probably is one, let me think about it. 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? I'll take the time to check this out sometime today, but apparently they have simple syrup? I'd love some of that in probably any flavour. But let me check it out https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/royal-rose-simple-syrup http://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/benefit-cosmetics-theyre-real-pushup-liner Not much really jumped out at me actually lol! 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Dear witch, I've already taken care of this 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I think it's cool, but not really into it to be honest. 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? My first thought was 'Chocolate/cocoa' so even though I know there would be days that I wouldn't want to smell like that (thus the love of bpal a different scent every day!) Chocolate/cocoa is probably my favourite note.

lioness

September 11, 2014

therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles

First round of questions answered Sorta

therhoda

September 11, 2014

Vanesa's SW Answers

SW 14 Answers, Pt. 2

24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I love bpal apple scents, but I’m otherwise kind of meh on apples. They’re ok, but I prefer almost any other fruit. That said, if you have some kind of delicious apple something that you think I must try, by all means send it. ETA: despite my opinion of apples, I love apple sauce. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Nothing serious. Wool can be very itchy, but I think that’s true for almost everyone. I tend towards more natural fibers, but I’m not actively opposed to synthetics. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Not really into them, but I do enjoy twinkle lights. Also, lately I’ve been liking the idea of natural wreaths/garlands. I can never find any that aren’t a billion dollars. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Nope, most cute shit is lost on me unless you plan to send me a puppy. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Uh, everything? The big problem isn’t money, it’s time. Languages (Spanish, Italian) would top the list, then history/archaeology, then blacksmithing. I'd like to pick up at CPA at some point too (yes, I think accounting is interesting). I would love going back to college just for the classes. I don’t miss the rest of college but going to learn something new every day was awesome. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I do, but I think poetry is meant to be performed. Reading poetry can get dull. Listening to it is awesome. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? I wouldn’t be opposed, but I don’t know that I really have a favorite character. I like the girl squirrel in Sword In The Stone 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Nope, no, not of interest. Do not like cute things. Elegant, eclectic, natural, dark, bright – all ok. Cute = evil. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Something that reflects one of your own interests. I love it when people send me things that they sincerely love and want to share with me because they think I might love those things too. Good night, this is a lot of questions. My eyes are blurring... 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. From my Slacker stations. I just put down songs that caught my ear. The first six were of the badass lady variety, so I decided to continue the theme: 1. Red Hand - Screaming Females 2. Only Happy When It Rains - Garbage *3. Parlez-Nous a Boire - Beausoleil 4. Walkin' After Midnight - Patsy Cline 5. I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James 6. No More Trouble - Erykah Badu 7. This One's From the Heart - Tom Waits (w/Crystal Gayle) 8. Jolene - Dolly Parton 9. Lonely Anywhere - The Everybodyfields 10. Gracias a la Vida - Mercedes Sosa 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Nope, see above about not tempting fate by thinking I know the future 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Meh. I mean, there are definitely folks I find attractive (Angelina Jolie) or appreciate for being awesome even if they’re not my physical type (Jennifer Lawrence) or both (Gina Torres, wowza). The dude who plays Thor is very, very easy on the eyes. Mark Ruffalo also does it for me. He’s my physical type (although, with an uncomfortable dash of reminding me of my dad, which is creepy). That said, I’m not much of a celebrity crusher. I appreciate the eye candy or the goofy adorability, but I don’t get full on lust. If I were to sleep with a random celebrity, it would most likely be a musician I adore. Tom Waits isn’t especially pretty, but I think my (straight) husband and I would jump in bed with him in a minute. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I don’t despise it, but I also don’t go gaga for it. It can be fun. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Clothing wise, I think I’m good in the present or recent past where a woman can live in jeans all the time. House style wise, the Edwardian era or the 1930s. 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? I hate this question. It happens nearly every swap and every time I’m stumped. I’m an avid reader, I love words, but picking out quotes just paralyzes me. 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? Physical books, digital everything else. Books are how I escape from my computer/smart phone where I spend the rest of my time. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Absolutely. As far as specific kinks go, I’m a fan of BDSM and spanking stuff – female sub preferred but not necessary. Since it’s semi-related, I am a fan of Meilin’s Intimate History series, so, despite my general distaste for ebooks, I would make an exception for her work. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Nope Nope, see above 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Uh, maybe Chocolate, Cardamom, and Woodsmoke. Maybe. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Landscapes are awesome. I like moody portraits. I’m a sucker for dogs. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Halloween doesn’t do much for me. The rest of my family hated it when I was younger, and I’m too introverted to really get into it. I used to love handing out candy and seeing kids get excited, but, other than that, it doesn’t do much for me. My father-in-law is adorably into it and my hubby can get in to the act too when they’re together, but my mother-in-law died a few days before last Halloween. That’s sort of killed the festivities on that side of the family too. Hubby and I are Addams Family fans, so I can imagine some fun stuff in that vein showing up around this time of year. 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? The only thing in the makeup realm that I actually want right now is matte nail polish. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I’m just fine with it if it’s executed well. I don’t appreciate potty humor or racism/sexism/cruelty with humor window dressing, but I’m not bothered by cursing and I love dark humor. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Sure! 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Completely freak out? No. When it comes to food oddities, you’re 50/50 on whether I think it’s the coolest thing ever or psych myself out before trying it. Bacon powder does not entice. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes! If you know what you’re doing, I’m pro handmade foods. I like berries. I’d be curious to try tea flavors. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I’ve got a sizeable collection of Zoya plus a handful of Julep and Nfu Oh. Mostly red, purple, blue, and silvers. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I’d probably think it was adorable and then not know quite what to do with it. For someone who hates knick knacks and isn’t in to Halloween, I’m surprisingly not opposed to the idea. 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Translation/identification services. I inherited a mystery bottle of something (fish sauce? Liquor?) from Japan when my little brother died in 2012. The entire label is in Japanese. I would love to know what it is and whether there’s any chance it’s still good two+ years later. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Not that I can think of. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I’m pretty stocked up on Lush and I work with someone who also has a part time job there. If buying Lush is a big part of your plan, I’ve been planning to pick up shampoo bars. I stopped using them because of the SLS, but TSA has me looking for solid everything and I’ve never had good luck with other brands. New is a favorite. Also Jungle. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Heh, what an awesome idea. I’d like to go visit my mom in Florida – Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville airports are all close to her. 10/16 – 10/19 works for me, but I don’t know if it works for her. If not, I have a friend who lives nearby. I would also like to go to Savannah sometime. Haven’t been since I was a teenager, and I remember liking it. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I don’t wear a lot of t-shirts, but I am sorely lacking in lounge wear, so I guess I could use a handful. Tissue tees with v or scoop necks are preferred. XL is probably the best bet. For really fitted stuff, I’m happy to give you my measurements. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I’m iffy on thinkgeek. I love the idea, and middle school me would have thought it was the coolest thing ever. Adult me sees a lot of stuff I don’t need probably manufactured under questionable circumstances . Still, there are definitely things on there that are pretty cool. The plus-size women’s Meh shirt and the titanium straw are the most interesting <$20 things right now. 59. Zombies, yes or no? Yes but kind of feeling burnt out on them and don’t like gross zombie art. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Sure. Almost to the elbow or just beyond the wrist are both good. I’m too petite for full sleeves. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? I obviously love dogs. I’m pretty much an ecumenical animal lover otherwise. 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I’m a huge PBSW fan. Her clean slate scrub is one of my few stockpiled batch items. I also love sorbetto – Indian Summer, Guy Fawkes, Aquae Sulis, and Halcyon are all of interest. I prefer the sample size, and I don’t really do bar soap. 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Surprised. I’m not opposed to it, but I think I’d rather meet up at the coffee shop on the corner. Gives me a chance to get out of the house (I work from home) 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Nope 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay. They’re a great company, but I’m pretty stocked up on stockings at the moment. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Sure. I think the fabric/color/want questions have all been answered. Do keep in mind that I live in the deep south, really heavy winter gear will get limited use. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? I don’t have one. On the subject, Amazon gift cards are a regular perk at work and therefore not a big draw for me. If you’re looking for random wishes that aren’t to be found on etsy or in my various questionnaires, I can add that list here: 1. Drawstring pajama pants 2. A sleeveless night gown 3. A massage, there’s a Woodhouse near me which does online gift cards 4. Pilates classes, I go to NOLA Pilates 5. Pillows that don’t suck 6. Throw pillows for my couch that don’t suck That’s pretty much all I can think of in the realm of completely random yet buyable wishes. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Nope, as long as you know/trust the dairy. 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? No thanks 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? YUM!!! Cumin, Za’atar, Ras al Hanout, and other spices or blends of that nature would be wonderful. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I might enjoy small quantities. I think that kind of stuff is very pretty, but it doesn’t get much use in my house. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 3 or 8 depending on the day 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? For all my hippy food tendencies, I still have a weakness for the mini-Reese’s. My hubby is a fan of Dots, and I usually steal a few while he’s munching. 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? No thanks, I hate having things on my feet. I just found out that my Pilates studio is going to start requiring socks on the machines, and I am devastated. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? I don’t. Fall and Winter suck. I used to enjoy Thanksgiving because it was my mom’s favorite holiday, but she can’t handle it anymore now that my brother is gone and it’s sad without her. Fall is just generally depressing for me, and Winter is even worse. I can’t wait for them to be past! On the plus side, the Weenies are always a good update for me. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I actually already have a case for my phone that I really love, so I’m good here. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Hmm, someone mentioned wand caps for BPAL. I could use a handful of those. Otherwise, the only thing I can think of is a beauty accessory for my dog – a soft brush that straps on your hand. I guess I’m not much for beauty implements, sorry L 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whichever you prefer J 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? No undies, please. Drawstring PJ pants would be nice if you can find big comfy ones. 80. Do you like M&Ms? I’m pretty indifferent to them, but my hubby loves them. 81. How about wax melts? No thanks 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I don’t do Spotify. I do have a Slacker Plus subscription. They have a Premium option for about $5 more per month. It’s not something I would expect from a swap like this, but I certainly use the site enough. 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Avunculus, Goofballs, and Blueberry Picking sound interesting, but I probably won’t bother with decants because they’re a bit on the floral side which can be hit or miss for me. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? No, no skulls 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? PBSW Clean Slate cleanser, Wild Root’s Witch Hazel Hydrosol as a toner and for extra cleansing on sweaty days, and a simple, handmade moisturizer that I only use during winter. I also have a facial serum, but, after much experimentation, I don’t really see what all the fuss is about. I don’t bother with body lotion. I could use a nice body powder, though. Regular lip balm is a no because I have SO MUCH, but, if you’ve got a favorite for hard core moisturizing without that rebound dryness that so many of the intense ones cause, I’m definitely interested.. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Nothing in particular, but I’m not opposed if you see something you think I’d like. 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I favorited items from forumite etsy stores at the beginning of the round. Some of Lisa’s stuff is quite pretty, but they are mostly the wrong colors for me. 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Not on my list, but no objection. 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? You already know that I’m looking for throw pillows! Crocheted, black leather, and red or grey velvet are all of interest. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? We’re pretty stocked up. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Nothing in particular. 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? That apple hair gloss sounds lovely, and Dew Drop Inn would be awesome if it were a perfume. Otherwise, I’m a comic and book fan, so I’m sure there would be some things that fit my previously mentioned interests. 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? No thanks 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Hubby would probably love it if we ended up with any of the Cara Mia/Mon Cher stuff, but I can’t imagine actually wearing it. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Goodness that’s a complex question. I’ve already told you about my booze preferences and sent you a picture of my crazily stocked bar. Local/regional stuff is always welcome and the only glassware I’m missing are zombie glasses. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Heh, this is going to sound ridiculous, but I actually have too many sugar cubes right now. I love to try homemade creations, but please keep it small. 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Too much work since I don’t own a hair dryer 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Night Watch – Terry Pratchett 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/one-love-organics-cleansing-sponge https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/clarisea-instant-glow-powder-exfoliant-face or https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/clarisea-rapid-detox-charcoal-exfoliant-face https://www.birchbox.com/men/featured/25-and-under/quirky-wrapster https://www.birchbox.com/men/featured/25-and-under/ursa-major-essential-face-wipes https://www.birchbox.com/men/featured/25-and-under/herban-essentials-towelettes 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Morning in New Orleans sounds amazing 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Yes, when it’s good. My dad’s twin brother was a muralist 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Hmm, chocolate is my favorite but it’s better with other things mixed in. So, for a single note to wear all year long, probably cinnamon

Vanesa

September 11, 2014

mimosa's Blog

Switch Witch 2014

Hello Witch I am looking forward to getting to know you. I'm answering the questions to try and help. I know my questionaire was filled in late and copied from out of date answers so please ask if I missed stuff.I'm easy to please and appreciate everything, I love hand made things and I don't expect spendy gifts or heavy things that cost lots to ship. 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I'm not too keen on Pumpkin scents although I haven't tried many, none of the BPALpumpkin oils have worked for me, I think it's the "buttery" spice thing that doesn't work. Candles or room scents might be good. I haven't eaten pumpkin very often; when I have I've enjoyed it. Pumpkin shaped things or images are all good with me. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I'd like to try, I think this would only work if you were in Europe though. 3. Trading Post wants? I'm out the BPAL/BPTP loop this year, I'll update my wishlist in my signature this week, so you can see the type of scents I enjoy. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Is this things like Avon? I'm not too keen on their stuff. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I've become addicted to coffee recently, my husband likes to grind beans fresh for each cup, so beans are best. Tea; I drink lots of black tea, I also enjoy black tea blends, less frequently. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I do cook, kitchen things do make me happy, spatulas, stirring spoons, bottle openers, dish towels, pan holders all those things and more 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Creative is wonderful if you enjoy creating, but don't stress if you don't. I'm not great at drawing/painting but I'm trying to get better. I've finally got a spot on a botanical paiting course at Cambridge botanical gardens next week, so I'm hoping to produce so watercolours soon. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? Vikings, don't know why! 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Thinking about this on, nudge me if it's important 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I like to be outdoors, walking, photography. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? No, not for me. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I have an Amazon UK wishlist, I tend to randomly add things there when i see them. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Any! (unless it's meaty) Love regional type goodies. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Not really 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I have added lots of BPAlers my link is in the spreadsheet. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I don't know any of these exhibitors or artists, sorry. If you are there feel free to educate me 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I do like to know that i have a witch and i would like to get to know you. I am happy with whatever contact you want to make 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Maybe,if I can work them out. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either. 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Can't think of anything 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I have something like that already, I've carried three red seeds given to me "for luck" by a lovely woman I met in the Seychelles about 20 years ago 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? My mum grew up in a fishing community in Scotland and is very superstitious, I've picked up many of her habits, mostly they involve behaviours rather than things, I can't think of anything not allowed in the house. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Prefer not. 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? Apples are good in all forms, eating, smelling , drawings 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? I don't like to wear angora unless it's cruelty free. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Non religious, natural materials are good. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? No thank you, I don't do cute, sorry. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I'd like to learn a craft, something creative like glass or metal working. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? Never really got into poetry 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? See kitty answer above. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) My daughter adores this kind of thing, my taste tends towards nature or abstract but I enjoy Studio Ghibli who could resist (http://www.shopkawaii.com/My-Neighbor-Totoro-s/314.htm) 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Some contact through the round would be lovely. A little taste of her life/location , maybe a regional food or a local craft, a photograph or picture. 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. Photosynthesis-Frank Turner Up the Junction-Squeeze Standing in the dark -Lawson Indian Summer -Stereophonics 10,000 Miles -Eliza Carthy Brute Force and Ignorance-Rory Gallagher Don't come close-Ramones Budapest-George Ezra Here comes my man-The Gaslight Anthem Roxette-Dr Feelgood 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? No thank you 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO No I've never really had a celeb/popstar crush - it always seemed so pointless. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? No problem 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? E-books, Kindle 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Smut is fine with me 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes , i use my kindle all the time and read at least one book a week. 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? It would need Amber, black or white or both? Chai and amber woks well, then I'm stuck- possbly musk or tea, cardamom could be interesting or oakmoss, coffee, tobacco. wouldn't it be fun to have everything lined up and try various blends? If I tried it would probably smell terrible. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? I'm really liking ferns right now. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cat 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? No nail stuff, I wear mascara and lip stain every day, currently Laura Mercier mascara and Benefit lipstain, wouldn't mind trying others. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Profanity is me (out of work) Smutty humour is good depending on type 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? No, my hair is too short and very very fine (think baby hair) 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. As a veggie this wouldn't work for me 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I don't think you could ship this to me. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I only use on my toes, so anything special would be wasted on me. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? If it was small and fun, yes. 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I don't really know anything about Japanese specialities. Things I've never tried/used are always good 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Snake oil, I didn't like it when I first got into BPAL (7 years ago) however it's grown on me. I keep forgetting to order a bottle on the couple of times a year when I make a lab order. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I used to be a Lush fan, not so much recently, I buy bubble bars occasionally when I'm passing but other than that I don't bother now that they don't make Tramp anymore. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times.I'd like to visit all sorts of places in the US, for lots of different reasons. I'm unlikely to get there in the next few years. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I like the BPTP tissue tees, baby doll, I'd probably buy medium or large they are expensive , especially with shipping added. I have picked up a couple second hand which are reat. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Had a quick look, they have some fun things, I picked a few that i liked: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/14c5/ Periodic lunch bag http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eaf9/ Batman ice tray http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e684/ Lab science cookie cutters http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f039/ Hobbit moleskin 59. Zombies, yes or no? No 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Yes,just beyond the wrist. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Not really 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I've had some lovely soaps in previous rounds, I've been buying all my soap from Future Primitive recently and I prefer those. 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Very surprised! It would have to be well timed as I'm not at home very often. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I don't, I can just about knit a plain square and crochet a flower and that's it. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? We don't have sock dreams in the UK, I've never ordered from them, I have received a splendid pair of sock dream socks from a previous witch 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Scarves yes, shawls& dishcloths probably not. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Will update it this week to be sure. It's a bit random I add things as I come across them, often just to remind myself they are available. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Not if the cream was boiled 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I've only ever had regular stick and cone incense, I'd love to sample more exotic kinds, I have never seen any to buy except on line. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Yes, love differet spices, I use chillies whenever I can. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I can't see me using a quill pen, love the idea but i'm way too messy. Hanmade cards are good, I'm not a letter writer these days so I wouldn't use writing paper. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Pretty hot, but not panfully so. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I've never tried any special Halloween candy. In the UK Cadbury make Halloween stuff, it's just variations on the usual but in Halloween shapes! I try to avoid sugar as much as possible these days but I would like to try Candy corn one day if you are the US, just because I read about it every year and don't know what it is yet 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Hiking socks always come in handy, don't wear slippers etc. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Fungi!!!, Autumn is the best time for fungal forays, I love tramping through the leaves looking for mushrooms to photograph. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? Just my iPhone 5s, my current cover is a bit tatty, I do like it a lot though, it's my favourite blue colour and flips over to cover the phone as well as the hard bit for the back. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. No eyelash curlers please- torture instruments. Big facial brushes are good, I do have one or two already 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I would never be disappointed, I always hope my witch will reveal. 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? No undies, very picky there sorry. Pj pants a bit picky too, I like jersey type fabrics, knee length, 3/4 length or v long shorts. Size medium probably, not too tight UK 12/14 (US 10/12 I think) 80. Do you like M&Ms? I do like peanut ones, would like to try peanut butter. I should avoid sugar however I really enjoy trying new treats. 81. How about wax melts? I'm well stocked at the moment 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I wouldn't use this. 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I'm so out the loop with recent updates, I think I'll wait for some reviews, I'm not desperate to try everything like I used to be. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Not really 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Cleanser- wipes usually, too lazy for cleanser, toner micellar water, use Uk No7 serum , Ren BB cream, body lotions Future primitive body whip is my current favourite, lip balms using Haunt lip lusts right now. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? All of the above would be welcome 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? There are some pretty scarves, love the colours imn this one https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/161475223/long-warm-multi-colored-scarf-royal?ref=related-6 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Probably not 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Yes 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Canvas shopping totes are great, like this http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/ProjectCenter/Project_Detail/Janome_Shopping_Tote or https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/128279864/botanical-lemon-tote-bag 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not this year.

heleng

September 10, 2014

Ancilla's Blog

Switch Witch '14 questions!

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I like pumpkin stuff! As for food though, please don't send too much, the hubby and I are trying to watch our eating. We would love small amounts of things though. I am one of those BPAL-ers that can't do much with BPAL's pumpkin note though (the fake buttery popcorn problem). However, I have had very good luck with Blue Pumpkin Floss (the prototype V3) and BPTP Marshmallow Pumpkin 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Not so much with pickled goods/breads, but I'd love some sugar free jams. 3. Trading Post wants? Implacable Beautiful Tyrant Hair Gloss! I tried a decant of it a while back and fell HARD for the scent. I haven't gotten a full size bottle yet! I'd also love to try decants/samples of other hair gloss scents, like Fig and White Sandalwood, Coconut, Vanilla Bean and Tiare, and Amber and Patchouli. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Avon. I do like Mary Kay's skincare though. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I'm a medium roast kind of girl, though I do really like Starbucks blonde roast. Whole bean please! Since working at Sbux a few years ago I prefer grinding my own coffee I love all kinds of tea but especially fruity ones. my favorites are Earl Grey (esp the starbucks one, since it has lavender buds in it!) Tazo Passion (hot!) and really any brand of Raspberry black teas. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I would adore a mandoline slicer or lemon zester grater. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I would love supplies/kits for crafting things! I really love embroidery/cross stitch, knitting and crocheting 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? Japan. I want to live there. if I wasn't tied down right now I would seriously consider moving there to teach english or something. I love their food, culture, religions, social customs, art/anime etc. I wouldn't even know where to start if you asked me what my favorite things are, just assume I love everything! 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I guess not, thank you though 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Knitting tons, watching anime, cooking/baking, reading, sometimes writing, going for walks. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? My husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons. We would LOVE some RPG goblin squirts of atmo sprays. We already have Exotic Bazaar, but we need others! 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I've always wanted a DVD of Bjork's movie Dancer in the Dark. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? EVERYTHING FROM JAPAN. I love seaweed snacks, rice crackers (esp. seaweed flavored and rice cracker peanuts) ANYTHING Lychee (seriously, I'm obsessed with lychee). One of my favorite Japanese candies are those Choco gummies, the fruit gummies covered in chocolate. Also, anything Japanese that is apple or peach flavored. (I have a Japanese food weakness!) 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? not really. Fandom stuff really turns me off. I have friends that are so obsessed with Dr. Who that it has completely turned me off from ever watching it. To me it is not unique anymore when there are rabid fans that spend thousands of dollars they can't afford on a show's related paraphernalia, must quote Dr. Who daily, regardless if anyone around them gets the reference, and refuse to watch anything else. I'm sorry to those on here that are fans, I just hate those that get so obsessed with things that it interferes with normal life. For instance, I really loved watching Battlestar Gallactica, but I don't feel the need to plaster its logo all over me and quote it constantly. /rant 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Yes and yes! Rachel Joslyn MacGregor. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? That's okay, I'm more into Slave Labor Graphics type comics (dark, like Lenore, Nightmares and Fairytales, etc) 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I'd like at least some contact. One time I got absolutely NO contact and it depressed me because I assumed I was going to get shafted. Once every two weeks or so, I think. That's what I do as a witch. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Sure! 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? I'd love some. Digital would be easier I suppose, but either is fine 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? cleaning/ironing 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I'd love that!! Good luck, home blessing, wishes - that would be so cool 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Nah. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? not vegetarian. 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? APPLE IS MY LIFE (drama). But no, really. Apple is my #1 favorite flavor of anything. Closely followed by peach and lychee. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? I'm allergic to angora (lol not that I was expecting any!) 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Sure! We don't have many. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Yes!!! I like Hello Kitty but I love Choco Cat more. Also Keroppi, Little Twin Stars, Badtz Maru... 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Japanese. Maybe sock knitting. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I adore confessional poetry. Sylvia Plath, Pablo Neruda, Anne Sexton... I also really like writing poetry but I don't usually have the urge to do it much anymore. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Nah. I'm not really a Disney fan. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I like both!! I love Japanese kawaii kinds of stationery, pens, accessories and things. I'd love a new cute cover for my iphone 4 (yes, I still have a 4!) 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I am just going to come right out and say that I would adore some BPAL (and maybe some socks...) 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. S.H.E. - IAMX <3 Jonathan - Fiona Apple Travel - The Gathering You Look So Fine - Garbage Dark February - Rasputina For You - H.I.M. Sunspots - Nine Inch Nails To Sheila - Smashing Pumpkins Bloodsport - Sneaker Pimps Liquid Diamonds - Tori Amos 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Yes! All! I'd actually love a standard Rider-Waite deck. 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO not really 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? It's okay as long as it is subtle. I love fine glitter pigments to put over darker eyeshadows. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Victorian! Also, Art Nouveau/Edwardian 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? not sure. 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I do prefer physical books but I don't mind e-books. I have a kindle app on my iphone (though I've been having trouble linking/syncing it to my amazon account lately) 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? nah. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Sure! 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Rose, amber and clove with a touch of patchouli (They don't have amber though ) I basically just want to recreate Moonalisa's Selene the Dreaming Fairy Queen! 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Hmm I'm not sure. Maybe some scenery from Oahu (where I had my honeymoon). 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? black cats and bats! (moreso the cats though) 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Sure! I'd love to try stuff. I've never tried nail wraps before. I'm not the biggest nail polish person and I don't like lip gloss. I'm mostly into eyeshadows, neutral matte (or matte-ish) lip colors and I love lip balm. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? It's okay to an extent, as long as it has a purpose. For instance, I hate Family Guy because of its cheap shock value, whereas South Park tends to be more satirical. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Sure! I'd prefer shorter sticks (5") 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Yeah sorry. I am terrified of bugs. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I would love some sugar free jam! Raspberry or strawberry would be great! 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I'm not REALLY into nail polish, though I like painting my toes once a month. I prefer dark rich colors. Glitter can work. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? OMG I would love that... I don't know why but I always love getting stuffed animals lol. 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I would appreciate ANYTHING from Japan. Teas, snacks, incense, buddhas, paper art, kimono fabric, pens, pencils, stationery, phone cases (I have an iphone 4), omg anything cute or traditional really. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Eat Me, Imp, more Snake Oil! 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I love LUSH. I love the Karma scent, Trichotillomania Shampoo, Dream Cream! 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I'd love to visit the Northwest coast, but won't have time for another year or so. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Tissue tees, I love them. babydolls and crews never fit me right. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I think the only thing I'd really like on there is the Tree of Gondor shirt. 59. Zombies, yes or no? Sure! No t-shirts though. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I'd love some plain black, grey or dark purple ones. I normally don't like wearing them because I've only had tighter ones, but some looser ones would be great! 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? My favorite animal is the cougar/mountain lion. I have a mountain lion TY beanie baby that I keep as a mascot on my desk 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I know I liked Indian Summer when I tried it. I'd love to try more scents! 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Honestly, I'd probably freak out, sorry. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I do!! I'm darkbird on there. I love knitting because it helps me with my anxiety but I also really love creating practical things. I'm currently making baby blankets but I'd love to learn how to make socks! I like 'homespun' looking yarns, I'd love to try different kinds. my favorite colors are usually jewel tones. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? yes! I have a wishlist http://www.sockdreams.com/_users/wishlists/72fe8fd55ae6e3d 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I don't really like or use dishcloths. I have too many scarves, but I would LOVE a warm shawl that I can wear around the house. Nothing too fancy, something more practical. In a muted color like grey or dusty purple 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? yes, but I'm always adding things... 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? That would be awesome! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? Sure I'd love to! I love nag champa and Japanese incenses. Stick incense though, I've tried charcoal and it is a bit too high maintenance for me. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Hmm, I'd love to try new quirky spice blends! 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Sure! I don't know when I would use them though... 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Not very high lol. Maybe a 2 or 3. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I absolutely ADORE caramel apple flavored things and tootsie pops.

74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I would love some new cozy socks! Slipper socks would be cool too

75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Picking apples, baking with apples, hanging out with friends, bonfires, hiking, wearing hoodies CONSTANTLY, being able to wear darker makeup, cozying up at night with a blankie and a nice hot drink (teas, cider and cocoa!), snuggling with kitties, wearing lots of BPAL, having an excuse to have a fall-scented candle ALWAYS burning

76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I would actually love a knitted sleeve for my new macbook pro. it is 13". I am currently trying to knit one myself but I don't think I'll ever finish it due to the amount of new knitting projects I've been taking on!

77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I would love a canister to hold my makeup brushes. i have so many and all i have to hold them is an old oatmeal box cut in half I could also use some decent eyelash curlers.

78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? I won't lie, I love a big box, but I won't be disappointed in whatever is easiest for my witch And it can be at any time!

79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I can never have enough PJ pants! I love them too big, so XL would be perfect I like both cotton and flannel, however I find that most flannel PJ's I've had run smaller and are more fitted (=LESS COMFY) than just cotton ones.
80. Do you like M&Ms? Eh, they're okay. I'm more of a fruity candy type person

81. How about wax melts? Yes please!! I also need tealights though.

82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? That'd be awesome!

83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try?
Mermaid!
84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? I'd be more interested in a real traditional sugar skull, actually. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I have sensitive skin, so my holy grail skin cleanser is Olay sensitive skin face wash. I am looking for a cruelty free alternative though (there's got to be one out there!). I also use cetaphil moisturizer (not the facial one, the thinner body lotion) at night and Olay sensitive skin sunscreen lotion during the day. I am TOTALLY open to trying alternatives! 86. If you happen to be my witchee, would you be interested in any of the items in my etsy shop? You can favorite them on etsy or mention the specifics in your blog https://www.etsy.com...f=hdr_shop_menu Everything looks awesome but I already have too many scarves, hats, ipod socks, etc 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Sure 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? No, thanks. Our cats would probably destroy them. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I love tote bags! And we can always use reusable grocery bags too. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not really, except that I'm going to start teacher certification in the January (high school English). 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Metamorphosis: I'd like to try Little Metalmark, Question Mark and Red-Spotted Purple Lilith: Mermaid GC: Eat Me! (been wanting a bottle for ages) 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Yes!! Gas Lamp's Flare, the Green Apple or the Red Apple hair gloss 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? postcards would be cool 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? No thanks 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? Probably not, I have to limit my alcohol intake because it can worsen my asthma. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? sure, that'd be cool! 98. Jamberry nail wraps? nah, that's okay. I'm not huge on nail polish. 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (hardcover). I've been wanting to get it for a long time. 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? I'd like to sniff Captain Lilith, but nothing else really appeals to me now. 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I guess it's cool? 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? This is hard. Probably pomegranate. 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? I answered this question above. 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? The White Witch, Sonnet d'Automne (need to restock!) and Autumn overlooked my Knitting. I am saving to buy all these in a few weeks, but I probably won't be able to buy Autumn Cider (which sounds amazing!) 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Sure! Both, actually. Caffeine helps with my asthma and is my 'go juice' 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? Eh, no thanks. I have way too much makeup as it is. 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Ohh... milk chocolate with apple OR dark (55%) with lavender and earl grey YUM! 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Sure! No on the violet though, I had violet candies when I was a kid and got sick off them 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? My husband and I are good on character miniatures, but I know he would love some new monster figures. We are also looking to try some RPG atmo sprays (samples). We only have Exotic Bazaar at the moment. 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? I like ASPCA. 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? of course!!

ancilla_morte

September 10, 2014

Sabir's Blog

Fall 2014 SW Q&A

I keep a master post for SW questions I've answered before. If there's something you need to know, please feel free to ask! Would you mind (or like) being bombarded by pumpkins? Well it is the Halloween round! I'm ok with pumpkin food things, though I'm not super keen on them. I do like the idea of pumpkin decorated things though. Unfortunately, pumpkin is a BPAL note that doesn't seem to work on me. Boo. Canned goods / baked goods? I'm always terrified of these things going through the mail. I really am. No thanks. Trading Post wants? The Last Unicorn pendent, but it's so expensive. It would go with my signed shirt. Did I mention I'm a big Last Unicorn fan? I don't remember. I met Peter Beagle recently at a cross-country screening tour. It was like meeting God. @_@ I have the first imp pack, but haven't gotten around to subsequent imp packs (in case you need another gift idea). Uh, back to the Trading Post now... I also like the Carnival Diabolique Scent locket and maybe some soap (embalming fluid, miskatonic U, Port Au Prince). I don't really do bath oil or sprays or anything fancy. Would kitchen accessories make you happy? Not unless it's a bottle opener. Can I make you something creative? Is there any sort of art commission you'd like? Yes please, feel free to make me something! There's so many possibilities for things I'd like commissioned, but it depends on what you do (or hire someone else to do). I don't want to push you out of your comfort zone. Art Supplies? I think I really only need Aureolin Yellow for watercolours. I'm getting into Holbein, but Windsor Newton would be ok too. I also need to find some self levelling gel, probably from Golden. If you have no idea what you're doing when it comes to art supplies though, better let me handle it. I need very specific, high quality things. What do you do for fun? Hobbies etc? Worry. heh. No, that isn't fun. Um, I watch lots of movies, read, draw, make things (leather work, crochet), go for walks, photography, gardening (though the season will be over soon). I'm also playing a lot of table top RPGs right now. Oh look the next question is about table gaming! Let me answer you! I'm currently playing a Mage game (World of Darkness) and a Pathfinder game. I think I have all the minis I need, though I do like to collect them. Getting some minis for familiars would probably be nice (tiny hawk, owl, etc). I have a bunch of books on my amazon list. I'm looking for new systems actually, especially anything gothic horror. I'm good for dice. Really. I will not buy more dice. I will not buy more dice... What DVD / game do you wish would magically fall out of the sky into your lap? So I started re-watching Record of Lodoss Wars, but I only have the TV series and the not the OVA series. Both are out of circulation which is a shame since they're classics. I wish I had the OVA DVDs, but I don't even know where you'd find them these days (without paying an arm and a leg for them). I managed to download the OVAs but they don't play well on my media computer. What kind of snacks from other countries would you like to try? All of them. Favourite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I do love Grumpy Cat. Pusheen always makes me smile. I'm also Apple Jack from My Little Pony (because each of my friends has a pony that represents them). I'm sure there's more. How important is regular contact with your witch? I said medium contact on my questionnaire, so if you want to pop by and say hi every so often that would be nice. I really just want to know you are out there and thinking about me. I enjoy attention, but at the same time it's hard for me to enjoy because it's counter intuitive to how I feel about myself. I'm hard to get to know, just as hard to shop for and about next to impossible to make happy or excited. Now I feel sorry for whoever my witch is. I'm such a difficult woman. Do you like puzzles, riddle, treasure hunts, etc? YES! I LIKE PUZZWLRES! That wasn't even English... I guess I do get excited sometimes. Music in digital or CD format? Either is fine, though I probably prefer digital. How do you feel about a good luck trinket / charm? Sure, I like symbolic things! I don't know if I'd carry it around with me though, unless it was jewelry or something. I'd probably like something handmade or something that's had a lot of thought put into it. Are you superstitious about anything? My grandmother used to say having peacock feathers in your house was bad luck. They make me uncomfortable for that reason. Most "normal" superstitions I don't subscribe to though. That sort of happens when your birthday falls on the 13th. You start to feel like the "normal" rules don't apply to you, or at least they better not! How about apples? I love apples! Things that smell like apples, taste like apples, nomnomnom! Apples equal fall in my mind. Christmas (Yule) Ornaments? I'm almost always at my parent's house for Christmas and they have all the decorations they need. Hello Kitty? I was never a fan, though I do like cute Asian things. If you had a week free where you could learn anything what would it be? Another language. I'm linguistically impaired. A week is probably not enough. I've tried to teach myself on a number of occasions, but I only get so far on my own. Do you enjoy Poetry? Yes. I've never studied it or anything, I just like it. I like Shakespeare and Sappho. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Elsa? ;________; Does want. I mean I have the Frozen DVD and a lot of the books already. I don't know what else you could get me. Fan art? *sparkles* How do you feel about cute things? Haven't we covered this? I'm made of cuteness. I wear shirts and bags with My Little Pony on them in public. I like cute things. I'm not big into stationary though. I don't think I've written an actual letter in ages. What is something you'd really like to receive from your witch? Please be as specific as possible. Your love. ._____. ugh... not the random shuffle question again... I'm listening to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (the album) as I fill this out. mmmm... Glitter? Why is there glitter THERE?! Because it's glitter, it gets everywhere. No thanks. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? mmmm... porn. Of course I like dirty, sexy, smutty things. I don't really have kinks per se, but I am gay (the girl kind) so I guess that's a "special" consideration. I mean, hetero stuff is ok sometimes, but I kind of need a lady in the picture somewhere. Gay boy stuff makes me giggle. Sorry guys. You're lucky I'm drinking right now witch. Ebooks? I don't have a reader. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I've had to really look at this, because it's such a neat idea and I would like to try it, and I think their vanilla note MIGHT actually be ok on me! Hmm, this is hard... 1) Lemon, Cake, Sweet Cream, Vanilla Bean 2) Leaf Pile, Tobacco, White Oak, Woodsmoke If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favourite quote? I guess I like all those things, except the quote. What is your favourite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Owls, bats, pumpkins. I've seen some nice things with ravens on them too. Witches and cats are good too, even though I hate cats in real life. Makeup, especially of the indie variety? I like lip balms, tints, glosses. I prefer the in a tube. I could use a good mineral concealer. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Fuck. Hairsticks? No. LARP? I used to a lot, but then I moved, and then I broke my leg and I haven't been back in almost two seasons now. I'd like to get back into it again someday, but the distance is still a problem. I always end up playing "make-up races" meaning I'm covered from head to toe in fur or scales or something other than human type skin. I like characters that are exotic and very different form myself. I'm a human every day, I don't really want to play one in my fantasy realm when there are so many other cool options. I try to make my characters different from each other too, but my favourite kind of character is still probably the "hero." Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? Freak out no, but I wouldn't know what to do with it. I think I had of those when I was a teenager, like a bug in a sucker. Ew. Gross. Nail Polish? I haven't worn a lot this season, but yeah it's ok. I like plain colours and sheers. No glitter or chunky, sparkly, weird things. Pearl colours are ok though. Not sure what colours I need/want. Pale yellow or purple. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I don't really need plushies thanks. People keep giving me plushies but I don't have space for them. They just kind of sit around and collect dust. I feel bad. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Everything. I would love anything cherry blossom themed, they're one of my favourite trees. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? All of them? I don't own any GC bottles. I think the only ones I'd want would be Dana O'Shee and Kitsune-Tsuki. LUSH? I wouldn't mind more lip scrub. The Latte lip tint sounds good too. Any kind of scrub or soap or moisturizer (for dry skin) that they make would be fine. No bath bombs or anything like that though. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? New York. Florida wouldn't be a bad second choice. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Good question. I prefer fitted / babydoll shirts and I usually need a medium to large in these (large is on the safe side). My bust is 38-40. THINKGEEK!? Meh. Zombies? I like zombies, but I feel like it's "cool" to like zombies these days, which kind of takes some of the fun out of it. God I sound like a hipster. I should be going to the local zombie walk this October. I was sick last year. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? No. I can't get over gloves without fingers. I also hate the feeling of things on my forearms for some reason. Leg warmers are a different story though. I wear long socks and leg warmers a lot. I'm actually crochetting a pair right now! Significant animals/symbols? There are many! I have five significant totem type animals: dragon (which can manifest as dragonflies), salamander, deer (doe), wolf and falcon. I like trees in general but cherry blossom trees and yews have been significant symbols for me, particularly the ogham for yew. I also enjoy learning about obscure mythological creatures Paintbox Soapworks loves? I do like their Lavender Truffle, Blackbird and Indian Summer. I'd like to try Punkie Night and Whiskers and some of the hot processed soaps. Sample sizes would be nice though. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? AHAHAHAHA! No one will ever find me out here! If you did, you'd probably get creeped out by the banjos and paddle faster. Do you have a ravelry account? Meh. I use it for finding patterns. I don't really yarn obsess. Sock Dreams? I love sock dreams, though I don't know if I need anything from them right now... of course it's more a want than a need right? I need to go through my socks before winter and get rid of old ones. I JUST used up my gift certificate from the last SW round cuz I'm a derp and forgot about it. I was wearing a pair of knee highs that I got from sock dreams yesterday and I got four compliments. Probably should wear what I have more often! I'm rambling. About socks. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Get me knitted socks and I will love you forever. I also would like to receive leg warmers! I do NOT need more scarves, dishclothes, or hats! Ok, maybe you can make me a scarf is you are really stuck, but dishclothes or towels will make me turn into a giant green rage monster. Fibre-wise, it doesn't really matter what it's made out of as long as it isn't scratchy and won't shrink! I like to wash things. Colours, I like peachy pinks (coral?), red, orange (fall colours), purple and turquoise or light blue. I guess for socks or leg warmers the colours can be darker too. I might even be ok with black! Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? YES. .________. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? *starts to panic* Does not want! Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? Sure! I'd love to get a nice burner, like a real one! I used to burn loose, but my living situation isn't what it used to be, and I don't feel comfortable burning loose here. Sticks or cones would be better for me right now. I don't really like anything synthetic smelling ("rain" scents or whatever). I like sandalwood, amber and I miss dragon's blood. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I still have some that the lovely vanillabean made for me a round or two ago. I don't use stationary that much anymore. I think I'd just end up breaking a quill pen. :/ On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I cannot handle spicy. A ghost pepper might kill me. I like black pepper though. That's a normal spice that should be put in food. I guess that makes me a 2 or 3. What is your favourite type of Halloween candy? I like candy in general, but I don't like candy corn at all. I don't know if there's any other "Halloween" type of candy out there? Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I don't really like slippers, though I like socks. What do you most look forward to each Fall? The temperature. I don't like it when it's too hot or too cold. I like wearing pants and jackets, but I don't like being cold. Fall is such a good time for cuddles too. Too bad I'm single. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? A DS Pokemon themed case? I have an ipod that probably should be in a case, but cases are always for the thicker models or phones. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? Yeah, I don't really have make-up brushes. I should probably own some. I could use a pumice stone too and probably a new nail file. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Are you for real? I don't see how getting presents sooner would be a bad thing! Honestly, it's up to you. I don't mind either way. I'm not that organized myself. My witchee ain't getting nothing for a while yet. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? *wiggles bum* I need both of these things. I can't even. Where do I buy Halloween pyjamas and panties? Is this an American thing? I'd very likely need a size large to xl. I dunno, if they look small best to be on the safe side. I'm a size 14 roughly. Do you like M&Ms? I don't dislike M&Ms, but I think there's candy I like better, like Reese's, or chocolate bars. How about wax melts? No. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? No? I don't even know what that is. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I'm curious about Amicitia, Hearts for Ghost Friends and Very Pink Surprise Cake. There's not much that grabs me. I'm kind of waiting on Weenies. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? No. Skin care routine? Poor. I dunno, I wash, occasionally I use scrubs and I usually moisturize (unscented or something sweet). I use lip balm all the time. I have pretty dry skin. I wouldn't mind getting lip scrub. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA? A hotel reservation? heh. I'd like to visit. I guess something witchy from Salem would be fun. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? No thanks, I do my own yarn crafts. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? No. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I hate decorative pillows. It wasn't so bad when I actually had a couch, but right now... I'm good. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I love bags! Anything! Small purses would probably be best. I have a lot of larger ones. Is there anything special coming up in your life? I'm going to China in 2015, but that's a ways away. I have lots of art and craft show coming up this fall. They are already stressing me out. @_@ Christmas is promising to be a big event this year with all my cousins (and their families) visiting. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Uh, Red-Spotted Purple I guess. None of the Metamorphosis scents really jumped out at me. I think I've answered the other two already. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? No. I'm single. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavoured sugar cubes? No, I don't really use sugar cubes for anything. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Any of the RPG books I have on my list would be good choices. I might even had to add 5th edition (D&D) to the list, since our game went well today and we might play more. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Witch, you're making me work! https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/stewart-and-claire-lip-balm (^Tiki flavour!) https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/c-o-bigelow-lemon-lip-cream https://www.birchbox.com/shop/featured/25-and-under-1/gena-pedi-pro-file https://www.birchbox.com/shop/yes-to-grapefruit-daily-facial-scrub Does this place really not have any lip scrub? I can't find any. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? *has to go look* Captain Lilith and Flying Kites sound like something I could try, but nothing really jumps out at me. Street Art? About as relevant as any other form of art. Depends. I really appreciate this campaign though (I already have a t-shirt): http://stoptellingwomentosmile.tumblr.com If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? I think Myrrh would be varied enough to keep it interesting, but oI'd probably have to say Dandelion because it's the happiest note of all. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Miss Fanny Phippany sounds really good. The rest sound interesting, like The Gas Lamp's Flare, but I'm unsure about most of them. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Probably Hallow-e'en 1914. I think I'm really going to like it. And of course SN Bonfire! I've ordered decants, so we'll see how that goes! Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I've only started drinking coffee recently and I'm so sure it's bad for me and I want to stop, but I can't. I'm pretty sure caffeine is bad for me, but I won't reject it. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? This is where a link would have been helpful. I'm not into Rocky Horror, but I'm sure the Disney Princess collection would appeal to me, especially if they have Frozen things. *rolls around* Frooooooozen! I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Everything? Just make me a massive giant chocolaty gooey mess and send it to me! Ok fine, I'll actually look at the yummy chocolate... The heck is "caramel" chocolate? Otherwise dark all the way! Mmm crystallized lemon peel, strawberries, crystallized rose and violet petals, FUDGE PIECES OMG, meringue pieces, mini marshmallows, shortcake crumble... ;___; I want it all. So cruel making me read all that Witch... on my period too. *sniffle... reaches for chocolate bar to stuff in face* Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? YAAAAAAS ALREADY! Did you know Witch, I've been to Turkey. It was a long long time ago, but it was wonderful and the real Turkish Delight made fresh is so wonderful! It's not so good when it gets stale or the Westernized version, but I'd probably appreciate it anyway. Mmmm. I'm always curious about flower flavoured things! For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? Sure! It would be cool to get a pirate figure painted as a catfolk (tiger) girl. I'm not sure about my other campaigns right now to be honest. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? Not really. Unless there's something that would plant a tree in my name. Maybe. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? It's what's inside that counts. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? [etc, etc] Haven't we covered this? Yes I like incense! Some sandalwood or dragon's blood would be nice. I don't really keep essential oils around, though I suppose some peppermint couldn't hurt. Small, small bottles. I don't think I'd use them often. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? Sadly I don't really do a lot of what the TP does like sprays and bath oils. Candles would be nice. Lots of good choices like Samhain, Dead Leaves and Dark Incense, maybe even Black Pine and Pale Incense. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? No thanks. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? Hmm, I guess a travel coffee mug wouldn't be a bad idea.

Sabir

September 10, 2014

flyby's Blog

SW 14! Hoping I can keep this to one post...

Collating all my SQ question answers here for ease of witching Um, rather than adding 'gluten free' as a caveat to everthing I'm sticking it up here at the top. Also for Witch! WISHLISTS: all of which can also be approached as 'inspiration for stuff flyby likes' rather than 'flyby wants this specific thing', I would like to point out. Also STILL IN PROCESS OF UPDATING I will try and finish that this weekend maybe? Amazon (ngl, this is mostly comics right now and I keep forgetting to add stuff) Etsy Sockdreams I think my bpal one is still in my sig, oh god I can't remember but I think I updated it fairly recently? 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I think I just fundamentally don't get the American pumpkin obsession. To me pumpkin is a vegetable and I don't really like the texture of most squashes, so I only ever eat it in soup. I would be willing to *try* US-style pumpkin (or 'pumpkin spice' which I think doesn't necessarily contain actual pumpkin?) goodies, but probably not in huge amounts, or anything you'd be disappointed if I didn't like. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I have never liked pickle (by which, being English, I mean Branston's) or pickled onions, or pickled gherkins. I would be willing to try vegetably baked goods (see caveat) but to be honest it's not something I'd envisage myself liking. 3. Trading Post wants? MID ORGIES HAIR GLOSS. ahem. Yeah no I really want a big bottle of this; I have a decant I've hoarded since they came out, and I haven't been in a position to splurge on the shipping since they came back as GC. I go through atmos at a glacial pace, and same with bath oils since I don't have a bath, but hair gloss is an every day thing. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I haven't really tried any much. I don't wear makeup, though, and while I wear the hell out of nail polish (constantly) it's prohibited to mail into or out of the UK (they x-rau for it and destroy packages, I have had this happen). I'm mostly addicted to Max Factor nail polish anyway. I don't like Barry M brand nail polish because it really damaged my nails when I tried it, and no longer will I be seduced into cheap polish by pretty colours. I wear my polish for a week at a time so it needs to be non-damaging. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? Tea is blech, I hate the stuff. I am the worst English person. I love coffee, though I don't have a machine and generally speaking I am way too lazy to actually use my cafetiere, so I basically only ever use instant. Nice instant? I also like Starbucks way more than indie places, which makes me a bad Bristolian and a bad socialist, but they are guaranteed to have soymilk and sugar-free vanilla, and I just like their coffee. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? Kitchen accessories would make me ecstatic - with the proviso that I do noooot have a lot of space for them. Anything that wants to sit on a counter is probably out. That said I have a very basic set of utensils (like, I don't even have a whisk or tongs or measuring spoons) and extra silicone spatulas or wooden spoons (or knives, though these may be harder to mail) are love. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Anything, srsly. I've sent someone a story in a swap before; fortunately it was appreciated. I know how much effort goes into that sort of thing and always appreciate it so much. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I... okay. I have some interest in Japanese history and culture, but I don't want to claim any connection with it because wow, cultural appropriation. I know that this can be a different thing in the States due to many people being descended from colonists and immigrants from other places (or from enslaved people, which is a whole other kind of different), but I am an English person of English descent. My ancestors claimed entitlement to a whole lot of things in the world; I don't have the right to perpetuate that wrong. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? fkds;ghfjdklgfb okay, I am an inveterate fangeek and a fanart commission would make my YEAR. Possibly my life. I just finally got round to making a Tumblr so I can reblog a bunch of fanart. Subjects? From Marvel MCU, the Winter Soldier or Black Widow; from Kingdom Hearts, Kairi or the Destiny Trio, Shadow Heartless, or Hollow Bastion (KH1 version). Or Aeris from Final Fantasy 7. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Did I mention I'm a fangeek? I mentioned that, right? I read a LOT of fanfiction, I used to write a lot and am trying to get back into that, and I sing in a choir which is SO MUCH FUN. You haven't lived until you've sung Wrecking Ball a capella. (Or Bring Me To Life) 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Surprisingly, no. I was never introduced to it as a kid/teen and the idea makes me kind of anxious, tbh. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Mostly at the moment what I'm wishing would appear in my hands are my Cowboy Bebop box set and my Advent Children dvd. I think (hope) they're in my parents' attic. Uh. Things I haven't actually seen and are Relevant To My Interests right now include either of the Amazing Spiderman movies and the second Hobbit. Games, IDK. If there are any good action RPGs (hack and slash) you think I'd like! I only have a 360 and a PS2 at the moment; I know I'm going to have to get a PS4 (because Kingdom Hearts 3) but probably not for a while yet lol #broke 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I heard about caramel apple Milky Ways last year and would really like to try that! 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Oh boy. I think I covered the nerd thing. More specifically, I tend to be a serial fandom monogamist - when I'm into something I am really intensely into it, for some indeterminate period until it cools off and something else comes along. My current fandom obsession is Marvel (Cinematic Universe and some comics too) and favourite character there is Bucky Barnes/the Winter Soldier. My forever love is Kingdom Hearts. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I am not on the book of face. I have a dreamwidth I never use, and a twitter (for feminist outrage, and complaining about random stuff) and tumblr (new, for mostly fandom stuff) linked in my sig. I am also on AO3, which is easy to find if you really want to. *cough* I don't mind being added/followed but may not reciprocate depending on content? None of my stuff is locked, though. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? Iiiii am just going to refer you to previous answers regarding my fandom loves and current character crush on the Winter Soldier. I feel like I am banging on about this too much and my poor Witch may be some baffled/bored non-geeky person. 17.As regards levels of contact, Witch darling, I am perfectly fine with ninja and low contact (really), and probably with medium contact too? My worry about higher contact levels is that I have a tendency to withdraw and avoid if I feel overwhelmed or pressured to respond a lot? I'm sure it would actually be fine, even, it's just my social anxiety giving me grief, sigh. I would love an end-of-round reveal, though, so I could thank you. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? It kind of depends? I actively like things that challenge me to figure stuff out, but I can get frustrated easily and my mind seems to work along different lines than a lot of stuff seems designed for. I don't really like sudoku and things, but riddles and clues to work out can be fun, if I'm free to work it out in my own time so I can put it aside and come back to it later. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is cool! 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? This is less 'don't have time' than 'haven't been bothered' but damn I need to fix the hoover. (It doesn't hoov. Pretty sure it has a blockage.) 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I'm not really a carrier of things, and I am wary of good luck charms/spells etc. (see more info below). Something that's a traditional good luck symbol that has no magical/spiritual/whatever working would be fine with me, though. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I have no particular superstitions that I can think of. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Not veggie and cool either way. 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? Okay. I have spent the last two weeks failing at apple puddings. Apple crumble version 1 had too much butter in the topping and not enough apples. Apple crumble version 2 had no ground almonds which was a mistake, and the apples were cooked too long and all caramelised onto the tin. Apple pudding version 1 went into the bin uncooked due to an Incident with an egg which was too gross to mention here, but I was cross because it had real vanilla and my last bag of ground almonds in. Apple pudding version 2 had very nice topping but I had the oven too high when I precooked the apples, which turned them into mush and made the bottom of the topping all soggy. Cake made out of ground almonds isn't great when soggy. Next try, at some point, will involve pre-caramelising the apple slices in a frying pan with butter and sugar, I think. All of which is to say, I love apples - eating apples, cooking with apples, dried apple slices, and apple crisps are all A++ - but I'm very hit-and-miss with apple notes in perfume. Most apple notes tend to go very sharp and crisp and cold where I would prefer them be warm. My favourite appley scent is Beaver Moon 2012, mostly because it's an 'apple compote' kind of note and it sits mostly behind the vanilla-y cheesecake. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? This is a really difficult one. Anything that could feel itchy or rough is probably a no - I have this skin condition (which basically means I'm allergic to myself) and if I don't stay on my antihistamines I start... to... get... very... itchy... from pretty much any kind of contact. And I do mean any; it starts up between my fingers when I've gone over 36 hours without a dose, just from the skin contact. Smooth or soft fabrics are fine, though. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Hmm. I don't know yet if I will decorate here - I live in a tiny place and will be at my parents' for the season, but since I have no ornaments or decorations of my own at all I wouldn't mind receiving one to start a collection? I can tell you my taste in decorations is non-religious and understated/tastefully minimalist (the family arguments about the giant florid fuchsia metallic ceiling garland? Oh god). 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I don't hate it, but I'm not really into it. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? SQL and VBA coding, properly rather than picking bits up as I discover I need to do something. Or actual proper voice lessons. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I'm not a huge poetry reader, really. I do love Neruda, though. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Insofar as Kingdom Hearts is technically Disney, well... In terms of 'proper' Disney, Maleficent is cool and I like The Princess and the Frog a lot. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I... am not really into cutesy stuff, or stuff that people call 'girly'. I like elegant and stylised stuff (and cherry blossom motifs) in general. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" This is a REALLY HARD QUESTION because I am the worst at asking for things. I have a psychological block to the point that I have problems asking for things I actively need. It's a thing. I guess I'd really like something I could share with my Witch, like something zie's read/listened to/watched/played/whatever and thinks I would also like? 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. Witch, I have to share this: I was like 'why are these all Fall Out Boy songs, what is wrong with this shuffle?' before I remembered I was listening to a specific album. From my biggest lots-of-different-stuff playlist: Michiyuki - Hikida Kaori (this is a sad soft kind of depressing song) Keepsake - The Gaslight Anthem (also kind of depressing, but the chorus is good to belt out) Break In - Halestorm (kind of a love-hate thing with this one, I don't really agree with the tropes re: consent and also it's too high for me to sing, but it's pretty) A Hymn For All I've Lost - Young Guns (also sad soft and depressing. what is this shuffle.) Fake Wings - .hack/SIGN OST Zero - Smashing Pumpkins Get Lucky - Halestorm (aaaaaaah this is the BEST COVER EVER )Hell and Back - Tonight Alive The Only Hope For Me Is You - MCR (Killjoys <3) Planetarium - bump of chicken (mmmm perfect example of golden bump sound) bonus track of 'has been stuck in my head all day and then we sang it tonight yay': Bring Me To Life, tenor part 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? This is one thing I would like to say an active 'no, please' to. I am one hell of a sceptic - impossible to hypnotise, etc - and at best agnostic. I would prefer not to use or have any magical or spiritual items belonging to the traditions of others, as I don't wish to either disrespect them or open myself to unintended consequences or effects. 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I'm ace and unpartnered. I don't really do celebrity crushes. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I don't hate it. I don't love it - and I don't love cleaning it up - but I am the person who used copper glitter to make designs on my BPAL boxes, so. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Drawing a blank on this one (I have aesthetics?). 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? " : Number one, don't be an asshole. Number two, if somebody falls down, you pick 'em up. And number three, have a great fuckin' time." I mean, there are other more meaningful and beautiful quotes that are important to me, but as creeds to live by go, not being an asshole is pretty much top of my list. 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? KINDLE although my kindle is of the now old-fashioned keyboard/monochrome kind. Or paper! 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Ahaha. I have no problem with smut and in fact have written my share thereof. That said, I don't seek out smut/erotica for its own sake and am not particularly into PWP; I like there to be some character or relationship development, and for the sex scenes to be there to show something rather than to titillate, if that makes sense? I am also a complete sucker for the slow burn, which is to say long plotty-ish stories that develop relationships slowly (I love to be rooting for the characters to just get together already!) with the eventual sex scenes as the payoff. And honestly, with that kind of story, it doesn't matter me whether it actually gets explicit or fades to black after the kissing. Any or all gender-pairings are fine, though in fandom most of my favourite pairings have been m/m for reasons that aren't particularly relevant. I don't really like heteronormativity in fictional sex or romance, regardless of the genders of the characters, and I have a gigantic humiliation squick and really hate the kind of derogatory/rape-culture-y 'dirty talk' that sounds like gross porn. I'm not hugely into kink or BDSM but I will read it if well written and characterised. The above relates mostly to writing; I'm not at all into explicit/pornographic images in art/visual stuff. I can talk more about the fannish pairings I am obsessed with like (at least one ought to be obvious from my tumblr right now *cough*) but I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND that some people are weirded out by this stuff and/or just don't 'get' it. That's cool with me too. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? See above re: kindle :) 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? God I don't know. Looking at their notes I would like the beeswax/honey, red musk, and sweet cream, but how they would work together I doooon't know, hehe 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Beautiful landscapes and woodscapes <3 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Bats probably? 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I'm very little into facial makeup and only wear it for formal things or special occasions. Nail polish, however, is an everyday; I'm never without AT LEAST Hard As Nails. I mostly like Max Factor mini polishes because they have interesting colours, their glitter isn't abrasive, and it dries quickly and lasts well. My absolute fave nails is MF Fantasy Fire layered over a black base; dark iridescence that turns to sexy vampire in low warm light. I would at least in theory love other good quality polishes (I don't do wraps) especially in berry shades, or I'd love a coppery colour/glitter, but while it's possible to ship nail polish within the UK it can't be airmailed. Customs have trashed my packages and stolen the nail polish in the past. :| 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I swear all the fuckin' time. As regards humour, I'm fine with anything so long as it punches up rather than down and doesn't re-victimise anyone or perpetuate harm. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Hair's too short 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? I do not. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I wouldn't freak out, but I'm kinda bugs-averse and not so into the 'weird foodstuffs' trope. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? A++ fine, strawberry is best and raspberry is blech, interesting combos loved. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? See above. More stuff: large or abrasive glitter/sand is not so great (I don't need more nail damage), but I do love a glitter. Actually one thing I would love to find is a black-on-black glitter polish. Think of the look of a black sequin fabric - lots of glittery black in a black polish. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Cute, but not something I omgneed? 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? Oh god. I would love another folding fan (mine was from an ex and got tossed in a move); also cute stupid fannish keychain/charm type stuff I guess? (Fullmetal Alchemist, Vocaloid, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy) 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? I can't think of any... think I'm up to date on GC bottles. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I've more or less sworn off Lush due to allergy reactions. except soap. Love soap. ALL THE SOAP. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. n/a 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? A++! Men's shirts (since women's shirt sizes are wayyy smaller wtf) in 3x or 2x if they don't run small. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Surprisingly I'm not massively into it; there's nothing i specifically want from there (that I know about) right now. 59. Zombies, yes or no? not really? 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? I probably would not - I have some already that I don't really wear; I tend to run hot. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Not really. I am all about PUPPIES though. 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Nothing specific, but I am always in favour of more soap. 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? Freaked out, the place is a tip. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Let it be known: I am a non yarny person. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay yay yay see wishlist above 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I don't really wear scarves unless i absolutely have to (they make my neck itch and I hate feeling strangled). Dishcloths I feel like are a waste of good knitting! Shawls in theory yes, I don't know enough about fibres though to tell what would bring the Dreaded Itch - almost anything remotely fuzzy is liable to do it if I'm stupid and forget to take my medicine. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Insofar as there's nothing I want right now that I haven't put on it. If I find something I want or decide to want something else it may or may not go on there; I don't generally keep up with it well. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? It so would not! Enough heat to melt sugar is enough heat to pasteurise cream, lol 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I have done burner-and-charcoal incense before but right now I am in a studio flat with two smoke alarms and I am too terrified of setting them off to light so much as a candle. No incense pls, sorry. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Okay. In the same vein as I have only basic kitchen tools, my spices complement currently consists of a jar of mixed herbs, a jar of paprika, a jar of mild chilli powder, a jar of 'Moroccan' style spice mix, a packet of ground cinnamon, approximately one third of a vanilla bean, and past-their-best basil and thyme plants. Oh and like two jars of wheat-free Japanese curry spice. Other stuff would be totally cool! 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? <3 IDK about quill pens; I used to find dip-pens very annoying in middle school art. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? Uh, somewhere between 3 and 5 depending. I prefer flavour to heat, but my mother is a great fan of chillies and I still have a tongue! 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I DO NOT KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION (see: English) BUT I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT. Okay no I had candy corms last year and they were okay, kind of like fudge I guess? 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I have a full complement of wearing-around-the-house tabi and slipper socks thank you~ And this one is out of order but it made me go oh! What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you life a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have a Galaxy S3 Mini phone that's on contract until at least May next year, and my cool custom case I got is broken. It's one of those hard snap cases that just go over the back and edges, and I got it custom printed with the Danger Days album cover, and one corner has snapped off. It's still usable, but 'new custom phone case' is on my list of 'things I need to get that keep getting shoved down the list'. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Less hotness. Blargh summer no. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. Not really 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whichever way is fine! If I got a 'big box' early I might save it until the end of the round to open though? or as long as I could resist, anyways... 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Wouldn't fit me 80. Do you like M&Ms? Not specially? 81. How about wax melts? I have never used them and am slightly leery d/t aforementioned burning stuff issues 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I don't use streaming sites on account of bandwidth limitations at my current place :/ 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? Mini Magdalene, Amicitia, Avunculus, Lily Witch and Venustas - but I kind of waffled on decants and since I don't even have my butterfly decants yet I'll probably end up waiting for reviews and using the gift certificate work got me for my birthday (my colleagues got me a bpal gift certificate! I have the BEST JOB) to get some blind bottles. Avunculus is probably the most likely to work for me. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Probably not sorry 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I use Simple toner and Lush exfoliating soap and that's kiiiind of it. Oh and vaseline cocoa butter spray moisturiser (infrequently) or Trading Post bath oils. Lip balms - okay, if anyone can find the old style of Palmer's peppermint cocoa butter that came in a little squeezy tube, I would love you forever. It's in a stick now and isn't the SAME. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Not really my thing sorry 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? See previous answers re: fibre stuff and skin issues :/ 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Nooooo we are not at home to Mr. Spider. 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I have an owl pillow. Now that I think of it what I really need are new pillow pillows - they're so old and flat that two piled together still feels practically flat. Have to ask my mum where she got her puffy ones. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Bags~ I could do with a smart-ish mini-messenger kind of style for keys/wallet/phone etc when I don't have pockets. I tend to prefer manbag/messenger/satchel styles, or cool shopping totes. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? *draws a blank* Lots of stress as my manager drops down to 1 day a week with a deadline coming up, my fixed-term job comes to an end and I have to reapply if I want to keep it (spoiler: I do!) except HR are being completely opaque about WTF is going on with it, and the dreaded season of christmas shopping approaches.

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September 9, 2014

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Switch Witch 14 Help

My etsy likes My shelfari books (I fixed this so my wishlist is stuff that I haven't read) My BPAL wishlist (I'll take imps, bottles, or decants) Pinterest page Things that I forgot to put in my questionnaire: Can't remember if I mentioned my nail polish love - darker colors (but I think I'm set with purples) especially. I'm having trouble finding a good navy blue. I like glitters in moderation, mostly because they are a pain in the butt to remove. I prefer to use brands that are 3 or 4 free, with the exception of butter London polishes - colors are amazing, but they always chip like crazy for me. While I love pumpkin and autumn food treats, I do NOT LIKE NUTMEG. When I make pumpkin pie, I use cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Nutmeg tends to sneak into many foods around this time of year, unfortunately for me. Also on the ick list is licorice. Answers to SW questions: 1. Pumpkin bombardment is absolutely fine with me! I love any pumpkin bread, cookie, dip, butter, pie, etc. Non-edible pumpkin decor is also wonderful. I've already got a string of pumpkin lights that I have to find a spot for. 2. Canned goods - I like salsas, but I'm hesitant to try homemade canned goods. I don't even want to try canned stuff from our local farmers market. Honestly, I won't even eat it if my family members can it. I'll eat all manner of baked goods, though. No botulism in cookies! 3. Trading post - So far I haven't purchased anything from the trading post. The hair glosses sound interesting, would like to try those. 4. Direct sellers - I really have only been happy with Pampered Chef purchases. I got a little veggie chopper and a garlic press that I use all the time. Not a fan of Mary kay or Avon stuff. I like an origami owl necklace that I got as a gift, but haven't seen any other charms that want to buy. 5. Coffee/tea - Sweet, sweet caffeine. I love coffee and tea equally. Prefer ground beans, as I have a standard old drip Mr. Coffee. I also like starbucks, but don't go on a regular basis because of $$. For tea, a friend in England sent me a monster pack of PG Tips, so I'm set with basic black tea for a while. Flavored teas, especially autumnal kinds, would be appreciated. 6. Kitchen accessories - Love to cook and bake. Any cutesy little kitchen things are great. I have a few fun things like a pink piggy whisk and spatula, a googly-eyed potato scrubber, and farm animal pancake molds. My current spoon rest is chipped, so a new one would be nice. I also like kitchen towels and will use holiday themed towels throughout the year. 7. Creative endeavors - I am only slightly crafty, so I don't need any supplies. 8. Cultural connections - I majored in classical archaeology, and loved Roman and Etruscan history. I even took Latin classes, but only basic vocab stuck with me! I also have worked on my own genealogy a lot (since that is something I help people with at work), so I do feel a connection to Ireland & Germany through the ancestors I've discovered. 9. Commissioned art - If someone wants to draw my fat orange cat, that would be amazing! He deserves it. 10. Free time/hobbies/interests - Reading, watching tv & movies, playing with my cats, dabbling with painting projects, trying not to kill my plants, volunteering with animal rescues, some videogames 11. Tabletop gaming - No gaming for me. 12. DVDS/games - I usually borrow movies from the library and don't feel the need to own them. 13. International snacks/candy - I'll try anything! I like to get international stuff from World Market, that's how I found Jammie Dodgers and Ginger biscuits. 14. Favorite meme - I love Grumpy cat. 15. Facebook - I don't put too much on FB, so I don't think it would be a big help idea-wise. I'm not against friending BPALers, though! 16. RCCC con - Unfamiliar with this event and pretty unfamiliar with comics in general. 17. Contact with witch - since this is my first SW, I'm kinda winging it. I'd like to get to know both my witch & witchee, so contact once or twice a week will be good. 18. Puzzles/riddles - I do like crosswords and some puzzles. I am awful at "unscramble the letters" puzzles. 19. Music formats - I have CDs for my car and digital for my phone, kindle, and non-ipod thing. I use Amazon's music store. 20. Current annoyance I haven't dealt with - cleaning my closet and arranging my clothes/donating unused items, not really something a witch can assist with 21. Good luck trinkets - Sure! 22. Superstitions - No, can't think of anything 23. I'm not a vegetarian or vegan, so don't bother with this one. 24. Apples - I love apple cider and I miss living near apple orchards. Fake apple-y candy is not always great, but I do like the caramel apple pops (think tootsie-roll makes them) 25. Fabric aversions - Wool is scratchy, so I'd prefer not to have it in scarves or gloves/mittens 26. Christmas ornaments - I think I mentioned in my questionnaire that I like somewhat bizarre ornaments. I'm not going to be putting up a tree this year, though. 27. Hello Kitty is cute and I liked her when I was little. Accessory-wise, I wouldn't wear anything Hello Kitty, but something that I can decorate my work desk with would be ok. 28. I think a cooking class would be fun. With no financial restrictions, let's just say a cooking class in Italy. 29. Poetry - I enjoy some poets, like Keats, Poe, Coleridge, Dickenson (all those high school english classes!), but I don't find myself picking up books of poetry. I do like when jewelry or other accessories incorporate some poetry. 30. Disney - I like the Aristocats and Winnie the Pooh. Like the Hello Kitty, I wouldn't wear anything with the characters. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Oh my gosh, those are some fat birds on the stationery. I LOVE FAT BIRDS. I also like fat cats and chubby panda bears. Squishy animals are fantastic (and yes, I squeeze my chunky cat King Louie!) Since this is the Halloween SW, I also like the creepy stuff. 32. Something I'd really like to receive from my witch - As my 1st SW, I don't have any expectations. Anything will make me happy. But witch - if you don't send at least one cat-related item, I will be somewhat disappointed! 33. Music shuffle - My amazon music played: Foundations by Kate Nash Counting Stars by One republic Samson by Regina Spektor Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis Don't Shut Em Down by Flogging Molly Howl by Florence and the Machine (and I had to stop the shuffling and listen because I LOVE this one so much) Borrowed Time by A Fine Frenzy Sleep to Dream by Fiona Apple Kiss You to Death by Alkaline Trio Come Pick Me Up by Ryan Adams 34. Tarot/runes/divination - Nah, I don't really use this 35. Celeb crushes - I do like Matt Damon, but please no posters or anything! 36. Glitter - I like it as long as it's stuck to something, and not my face - no glittery eyeshadow or lip stuff. Glitter nail polish is fine. 37. Time periods - 1930s - 1940s. I have so much respect for the ladies who just got stuff DONE then. Figured out how to feed their families, got jobs during the war and all while looking stylish. I'd like to think that I've inherited some of the strength of both my grandmothers who had some trying times then, but pulled through. 38. Quotes - I never remember quotes! 39. Book formats - Real books. I do have a kindle, but use it more for movies & music than books. 40. Smut - No 41. Ebooks - I'd prefer books, used are fine. 42. Custom perfume - I need to sniff more BPAL to find out what I like before I get a custom blend! 43. Photography - Landscape, flowers. If it includes purple colors, I can easily find a home for it. 44. Favorite Halloween animal/decoration - Tough one, so many of the classic movie monsters are my favorites. Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein, and of course, witches & black cats! One of my favorite decorations is a witch figurine, she rotates, her eyes flash, and plays creepy music. 45. I'm set with most makeup. Nail polish is good, never tried nail wraps. I use lip stains/balms more than any lipsticks and go with more natural colors, no bright pinks or reds. 46. Profanity is fine, especially if it's funny. Off-color humor is sometimes ok, I just don't like when jokes become mean-spirited. I like to laugh with, not at. 47. My hair is way too short for hairsticks. 48. No larping. 49. I will not eat anything buggy! While I like breakfast bacon and BLTs, I don't really get the bacon craze with chocolate, candy, etc. 50. I expressed my concerns with canning above. Also, it's still really hot here and anything my witch sends will sit in my mailbox all day until I get off work, so I worry what the heat may do to jammy goodness. 51. Nail polish - Usually I use Ulta brand or OPI, sometimes Essie. butter London chips instantly on me. Glitter is ok, but no sands or textures. 52. Halloween plushie yes! 53. Japanese items - I'd like to try the green tea kitkats or other fancy kitkats. 54. GC scents - My imp of Fae is almost empty, but I'm saving my money for weenies. 55. Lush - Never heard of them, but their bath bombs look neat. The avocado one is interesting. 56. Getaways - I'd love to take a trip, but am saving my vacation days for Christmas. 57. T-shirts - size large, crew neck or v necks. Lightweight fabrics are good, but not so lightweight that bras are visible! 58. thinkgeek - some of the grumpy cat stuff is cute 59. zombies - Yes! 60. Arm warmers - I actually have a few on my etsy wishlist, if you want to get an idea of the styles I like. The AC is always full blast at work, so I'd appreciate some just below the wrist, maybe to the elbow. 61. Affinity with certain animals - 62. Paintbox soapworks - Haven't tried anything from them, but would like to. Sorbettos and lotions look nice. Scents like Punkie night and gingermilk might be yummy. 63. I don't think I'm ok with someone showing up unannounced. I like to have warning time to frantically clean when I have company. Also, my cat Zelda gets very growly when someone unknown is at the front door (sorry UPS guy!) She's a good little watchcat. 64. No ravelry. I'm just a beginner with quilting/sewing. 65. Sock dreams - haven't ordered anything from them. Short socks are more my style, especially the ankle ones. I never wear long, up to the knee socks. 66. Knitted items - dishcloths would be nice, no real preference for fabrics. I've got some reds in my kitchen. 67. Amazon WL - I don't think it is, but I haven't linked to it, so no worries witch. 68. Raw cream caramels - I would prefer pasteurized. 69. Incense - I don't use incense. I really don't do candles either. My SIL sold scentsy for a bit, so I have a warmer and some scents - rarely use it though. 70. Kitchen spices - a few years ago, I found this chai tea spice mixed with sugar and it was delicious. Wouldn't you know, I can't find it anywhere! I do like general spice mixes and usually make my own taco seasoning. If you've got something tasty, I'll try it! 71. Handmade stationery & cards - I don't write many letters, but I do send cards sometimes. I wouldn't use a quill pen 72. scale of 1-10 heat - Hmm, the hottest I like is jalapeno flavored stuff, so maybe 3 or 4? A restaurant here has a spicy chicken sandwich with chipotle mayo, pepper jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos - I eat it and love it, but it does make me cry! 73. Favorite Halloween candy - If there is chocolate, I'm in! I like twix, milky way dark, payday, junior mints, raisinettes, mounds, m&ms. Candy corn is a winner for me, just not the kind with the brown stripe. And I love the mallowcream pumpkins, but just can't bring myself to buy a whole bag - way too much sugar! 74. Cozy footwear - I have enough slippers, but slipper socks would be nice. The kind with the grippy dots would probably be best, I'm prone to slipping on my wood floors. 75. what do you look forward to most about fall - I like the clothes - sweaters, dresses with tights and boots, hoodies, puffy vests for the really chilly days. Once October starts I begin to scare myself silly by watching spooky movies and reading ghost stories. The baking gets yummier with pumpkin, apple, cinnamony warm desserts. I also drink gallons of apple cider. 76. My kindle and phone both have cases. If I change them, I won't be able to find them. 77. beauty accessories - I have makeup brushes out the wazoo. I'm interested in trying a glass nail file. 78. If a giant box arrived this week and I had no other communication from my witch for the rest of the SW season, I might be a wee bit disappointed. Sending one box is absolutely fine if witch still checks in and says hello. 79. Halloween PJs - PJ shorts are better for me. I'm tall and pretty much all PJ pants are too short on me! Size large, and I do like old navy's PJ shorts. 80. M&Ms - Yes, but only milk or dark chocolate. Peanut, pretzel, peanut butter are good, but I'm scared of the seasonal flavored ones. 81. Wax melts - not really 82. Streaming music - I use amazon prime's free music and free pandora, so I don't need any gift subscriptions. 83. Lilith BDay scents - I"m holding off on placing an order until weenies come out. Depending on how many of those I want, I may get one Lilith. I'd like to try Amicitia, Blueberry Picking, Mermaid, and Venustas. 84. Sugar skull cubes - These are cute 85. Skin care - I wash with indigo wild's facial cleanser or, on lazy days, with some kind of Yes to cucumber/blueberry/grapefruit wipes. I moisturize with a night cream (whatever is on sale at Ulta usually). I think I covered body lotions somewhere here before. I like lip balms (in sticks or tubes, not really pots). 86. Salem souvenirs - OOOH! I'd love to go to Salem, and anything touristy would be fun - keychains, magnets, coasters. 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? - That little mini witch hat is very cute. 88. Spiders (cute knit kind) - Sure, but just know that they would become cat toys whether I like it or not. 89. Decorative pillows - A couple of months ago I found an epic pillow clearance sale and may have gone overboard. I can't say no to a 4 dollar pillow apparently. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Not really. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? No big plans here, other than a visit from my mom in October. 92. One scent from Metamorphosis: Eastern Coma Lilith: Amicitia GC: Highwayman 93. NYCC? - Don 't know what they have there 94. Tokyo Game Show - Also don't know what this is, the nerd is stronger in my husband than in me 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Not the couple's rings, but some of the cuffs are cute - the hocus pocus one, the Harry Potter "mischief managed" and "I solemnly swear..." 96. I'm not a big drinker, and I rarely mix my own drinks. 97. Flavored sugar cubes - Maybe a few to try. I usually don't sugar my tea & coffee, though. 98. Jamberry nails - Some of the Halloween ones are very cute, the little Frankstein, the jack o'lantern 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Hmm, there is one that's actually $22 on amazon, but it does have some cheaper used prices - The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Wild Honey Apothecary Pumpkin Cocoa Mud Skyn Iceland Icelandic relief eye pen Blowpro Blow Up Thickening Mist Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten Benefit They're Real mascara 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Ooooh, New Orleans scents! Captain Lilith and her First Mate, Mornings in New Orleans, and Pralines & Powdered Sugar sound lovely. 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I like it 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? I have NO clue. I've never tried any single notes, so this is a tough question for me! 104. NYCC exclusives: The Gas Lamps' Flare, maybe.

tyche

September 9, 2014

Vanesa's SW Answers

SW 14 Answers, Pt. 1

1. Pumpkin Food and scents, yes. Decor, meh. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Hooray CSAs! Baked items are always welcome. As far as other homemade goodies go, I’m cautiously open. I love people’s kitchen experiments, but I live in a hot place and am painfully aware of how badly preservation attempts can go awry. If you’ve been canning for a while and it’s a low risk item, bring it on. If this is one of your first attempts, maybe not such a good idea – a trip through the mail in this heat could grow some icky things. 3. Trading Post wants? I was gifted one of the tissue tees recently, and it’s the ultimate in lounge wear. I would enjoy having another. The Molly Crabapple one is pretty. I wear XL. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Add me to the group that prefers small producers to large corporations. I work in the non-profit and labor rights fields. I’m very sick of my money going to corporations that then turn around and use that money to make my life worse and my job harder. If you are involved in some sort of direct sales group, I’m happy to receive the products as long as 1.) they treat you well, 2.) my personal information doesn’t end up in anyone else’s hands, and 3.) the products are reasonably sustainable/ethical in their production methods. Same rules essentially apply to retail brands. I actively boycott Proctor & Gamble and Whole Foods, but I don’t expect you to adhere to my boycotts. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I’m good on coffee and tea right now. I have excessive amounts of tea right now because I’ve been too lazy to make ice tea this summer like I usually do. My grandparents own a coffee farm so I always have too much coffee. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I do cook. I’m pretty good on kitchen accessories, but there are a few odds and ends. Before I start, let me make it clear that I will sometimes list stupidly expensive things in response to questions. I do not even remotely expect you to get me such pricey things. I just like to share neat stuff. - The black spatula I linked in my ?aire - A kitchen scale - A mini-muffin tin - Lifetime measuring cups - A pastry cutter - A marble pastry board - Zombie glasses (the tall skinny ones, not the ones with gore on them) - Kitchen linens – dish towels in blue or yellow, napkins and table cloths in those colors plus white, grey, and black. We’ve got sort of a Victorian England meets Latin America thing going with our dining room (living in NOLA has its perks), so old school linens are particularly exciting. Think lacey and minimalist, not country or cute. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Yes, yes, yes. One of my favorite parts of these swaps is seeing other people’s talents – The_Garnet makes fabulous jewelry, Sabir’s paintings are lovely, Meilin’s stories are naughty fun, and Ellebelle’s photos are gorgeous. I love it all! 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? These questions always strike me as a little odd. I don’t think you can really characterize a whole culture or country in quite this way. That said, I guess the answer is the Mediterranean region. I’m primarily Hispanic/Italian, and I studied Classics/Anthropology as an undergraduate, so I’ve spent a lot of time and mental space on that area of the world. I enjoy learning about the food, history, architecture, and land of the region. I adore the spices. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Your art or someone else’s? If yours, just have fun. If someone else’s, I collect sketches from web comic artists - Spike Trottman is top on my list right now. I enjoy art in general. If you need more specificity, let me know more about the type of art you have in mind. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Mostly reading and wasting time on the internet. I like to cook, but I’ve been out of the habit for personal reasons lately. I do like having friends over for dinner and board games when we have time. I’ve been really enjoy doing pilates for the last few years. Swimming is awesome when it’s warm out – summer is my favorite season. Other than that, I don’t have much in the way of hobbies. I flirt with sewing, and I’m attending a Weavers’ and Spinners’ guild meeting on the 20th. I have also been trying to decorate my house, which I suck at because things never turn out in reality like they look in my head (or on my pinterest). Does uncluttering count as a hobby? I enjoy that. Speaking of things that normal people consider chores and I enjoy, I’m a fan of old school cleaning tools (think wood scrub brushes and handmade feather dusters) and low key prepping gear (AKA things that you might actually use in a minor emergency, not full on end of the world stuff. I live in a hurricane zone with a husband who’s into zombie movies and I like post-apocalyptic fiction. It’s inevitable). Mostly, I like learning new skills, but I’m not very good at creative activities since I have limited imagination and hand-eye coordination. I still enjoy trying things out. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Nope, not enough friends who play 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? Used is fine for everything. I’m not a big collector of physical media, but I wouldn’t mind a copy of the Sword in the Stone. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Nothing on my wishlist, but I’m open to trying stuff. I have a sweet tooth. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Internet specific? Not that I can think of right now. I do enjoy the Blogess who I guess counts as an internet personality. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Nope, I deleted my Facebook account. Best decision ever. My other social media accounts are in the spreadsheet. Friend away, but I’m not very active on any of them except pinterest. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? That looks awesome. I see a few familiar artists on the list, but no one that I absolutely have to have something from. My husband would probably die of joy if he got his hands on that TMNT poster. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? This is a hard one for me. I don't care about chatty, but I do appreciate care. My two best swap partners ever (GreenWoodTree and The_Garnet. They're both signed up for this swap too - watch out people, they're amazing) were people who clearly put a great deal of time and energy into thinking about me and what would make me smile. It was amazing to feel like someone spent that much time getting to know me, and that they really "got me" from what I put out into the world. I ramble a lot in my answers in hopes of making things easier for people like them who are trying to learn about me, and I'm always happy to engage with a chatty witch. That said, chatty is not remotely a requirement for me. I personally suck at being a high contact witch. I can never figure out what to say in an ecard, and I always forgets to pack the note. It doesn't seem fair to specifically request a high contact witch when I'm not able to return the favor. Plus, I love the ninja witches too. I appreciate that sometimes a swap is a way to show love quietly. Chatting is nice but it's not necessary. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? They can be fun. I suck at guessing games/riddles, so they’d have to be pretty easy. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Digital please! 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? There are two - 1. Somebody find me the perfect pillow. We have an amazing bed, we have great bed linens, but our pillows suck. I, sadly, have neither the time nor the energy to go on a full-fledged pillow quest. 2. If you have magical health improving powers, send them my way. My immune system sucks and my body has... issues. It's frustrating because I spend a lot of time and effort working on my health and nothing seems to really help. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… No thanks, see answer #22! 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I'm not really superstitious per se, but I believe that it's important not to tempt fate. I don't collect good luck charms (seems like I'd be asking for an ironic disaster), but I do actively avoid bad luck charms. I don't like having things that hint at death or disaster, and I don't like things that are supposed to predict or influence the future (again, seems like I'd be asking for trouble). 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? I’m not vegetarian anymore, so whatever works for you works for me

Vanesa

September 9, 2014

Zii's Blog

Switch Witch Assistance Q&A

Places I would like gift cards from that I think I forgot on my ?aire: Etsy Amazon Promise of the World Wishlists: Sock Dreams Etsy Pagan Wishlist I am also always interested in healing and magikal herbs. Think Geek Questions from my witch: Marvel: 1. Are there any Marvel characters/artists/writers/series that you DON'T like? Rick Remender is a plague. Also, I'm not very interested in any of the X-Men, though if you know a series I should try, I would be willing to take a look. 2. Any Marvel stuff where you own everything there is to possibly own and I shouldn't buy you any more? Ed Brubaker trade paperbacks. I know I probably don't own ALL of them, but I do own most of them. Also, here is a Google Doc of all my single issues. If you find any Brubaker Cap issues I don't have and can send them along, I would love you forever. My ultimate goal is to eventually own his whole run in single issues, including his run on Winter Soldier. Indie Comics: I read some indie comics that I think you might like. I'd love to share them with you, but I'm not 100% sure that they'd be up your alley. 1. Are indie comics of interest? HELL YES!! 2. Do you read any already- current or vintage? Any loves/hates? Currently reading Saga and Sex Criminals, love Pretty Deadly (and await it's return breathlessly) and pick up Lumberjanes as well. 3. How do you feel about smutty situations in comic books? There are some *ahem* adult situations in some of the ones I think you might like. I feel like this might be a rec for Sex Criminals. If so, you have fabulous taste, but I already read it. Q&A: Updated as I find questions! Please note these were cut and pasted from multiple sources so the numbers are kinda wonky. I am lazy and not keen on editing more than I have to. 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? BRING IT ON!!! 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Yes and yes! Just nothing super spicy for the salsas. I would really kill for some dill pickles, ngl. 3. Trading Post wants? Dorian Hair gloss is the big GC want, but really I would be super interested in anything. I can dream about scent lockets, right? 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Brand isn't a thing so much as the items itself. If you think it's decent quality, than I'm willing to at least try it. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I prefer to get teas in this, though I won't say no to coffee beans. (No instant coffee please!) I like pretty much all kinds of teas, and am always down to try something unusual. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I do cook, but right now, cooking accessories aren't great. I would be down for soup or baked good mixes though! 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I often think these things are the most personal, and thus mean the most. Once, i did a craft swap and someone made me little pom pom bacteria (because I'm a microbiologist) and I still have them. That being said, I know bought gifts can have just as much heart, but if your budget or desire is more along the lines of crafting or creating, I will still be a very happy witchee. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I am a Norse pagan, and have a special affinity for Scandinavia, and specifically Norway. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? If you drew me Captain America, or sent me any Cap related things, I would lose it. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I am an avid reader and writer! 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Hell yes! D&D 3.5, though I am up for table top games of all kinds. And I can never have too many dice. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? As I've mentioned, used anything is awesome. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? ALL OF THEM!! Seriously, if you have a signature candy that's local to you, send it 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I've mentioned Captain America like 5 times, but Captain America. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I never check my FB, but people can have my tumblr: puppysteeb! 16. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Urgh no, thank you. 17. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? CD for sure! 18. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? This lazy butt hasn't eaten today. 19. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? I.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… Oh yes, I would love stuff like this! But please ask as far as specifics, because I have a few specific good luck things regarding my Norse pagan practices and my general spiritual beliefs. (Amethyst and acorns jump to mind.) 20. Are YOU superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Nothing jumps to mind. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I am very into Marvel comics. So this would be a good place to cater to that. As far as specific things, I collect 70's Invaders comics, and most Captain America comics, save for any by Rick Remender. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? I am not personally a vegetarian, but if my witch is and would prefer to buy animal free products, I am more than happy to eat them. I don't want my witch going against their own beliefs for me. 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? YASSSS!!! APPLE FOR ALL THE THINGS!!! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? I can do wool blends, but pure wool makes me very itchy. I can do angora cashmere and most blends just fine. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? This is not a great year for things that have to hang on a tree, but I'll happily take other types of Christmas decorations! 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Not against it, but have no extreme fondness or interest. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? I want to be a better cook. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I'm not the biggest fan of poetry, but I am nowhere near unwilling to get a book of poems if my witch has a favorite. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Honestly, as sad as this may sound, I'd love gift cards or things specifically on my wishlists. I have limited disposable income and would love to either be able to pick things out myself or to get something I specifically asked for. Now, having said that, this is in no means a sign that I will not happily receive gifts of all kinds. The question asked if I had ideas, and I do, but if the gift is thoughtful and from the heart, that is really what matters to me. 33. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? HOLY CRAP YES PLEASE!! I really want to get both a Tarot deck and a set of Norse runes. I am a Norse pagan, so some runes would be especially helpful. I have included a pagan wishlist up in my wishlist section as well. 34. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Chris Evans specifically, but also pretty much the whole Avengers/MCU cast as well. 35. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? If you send me a package filled with loose glitter, I will send a plague down on your head, but if you send me glittery things, like sequined clothes, notebooks, pencils or make-up, that is awesome. I am looking at some cosmetic grade glitter now, actually. 36. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? So, I love steampunk and alt history fashions, but I also really love pin-up from the 40's and 50's. 37. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” Geroge RR Martin 38. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? YES YES YES!! I have dreamed of crazy colored lip sticks and have been lusting after Portland Black Lipstick's namesake black, and anything by Impulse Cosmetics. 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I prefer physical, but I do have a Kindle and an iPad. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? I can do Kindle books easily. 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Answered in thread! 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? I really love nature photography. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I love crazy colored eyeshadows and deep reds and plums for lipsticks. Also, as mentioned, I'm dying to try some out there lipstick colors as well, like black or blue or mint. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? In the vein of Monty Python yes. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I just shaved my head, so no. 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? I have a few mage and rogue LARP characters, though they have very little play time right now. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. I love crazy food. No promises I'd eat it, but I'd get a chuckle for sure. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I love me some Raspberry jam, man! But I'd really be down with anything. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Well, I chew my nails something awful, but if you send some fake nails along with your nail polish, I love indie companies and cool colors and textures. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? I would ADORE THIS! 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I adore all things Japanese, and all things Lolita. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Black Rider, Crowley, Red Rider 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? So my favorites are fluffy blue clouds and Lord of Misrule, if it's stocked by the time packages have to be sent. That being said, I adore Lush and would love to get some. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. Well, pretty much the only thing that fits here would be my trip to SF to visit the BF's fam, but I've got that covered. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? In men's I am an S, and in women's I tend to be an M. My one request is that they not be overly tight around the neck. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Wishlist above! Lots of price ranges. 59. Zombies, yes or no? Eh, I'd rather not? I'm okay with more cartoonish zombies, but overall, I'm kinda squeamish about zombies. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? There are a few arm warmers in my Sock Dreams wishlist, but generally, yes please! 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Spiritually, ravens are my spirit guide and totem animal, and are thus very important to me. I also have an affinity for snakes. Personally, I have two dogs, and am very much a dog person. Dog treats and toys are an A+ idea. 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Currently really lusting after the moundshroud scent, as well as the Queen is Dead, but I'm probably going to buy the latter for myself because it's down to it's last bottle. Bu I've used their soaps before and really love them, so I'd be happy to try most of their darker scents, per my scent likes and dislikes in my ?aire. Plus, I'm always down for some new bath products of all kinds! 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I would adore that! I would just need a little heads up before hand so I could work my schedule around it! 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I don't knit, but I do have use for raw wool or fibers for doll wig making! 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Not so much dish clothes, but other than that, yes please! Pure wool is the only thing I have aversions to, but as far as fiber, the softer the better. As far as colors, pretty much anything! I love both bright and dark colors, but stay away from browns unless they have a lot of red in them. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? So many people use the one family Amazon account that a gift card would be a better option here. I do have other wishlists up top, however. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Doesn't bother me! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? Oh my goodness yes! I really want to get back into incense for ritual and personal use now that I'm not in a dorm. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I use most of my spices for ritual use, but cooking herbs often blend quite nicely into this. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Yes and yes! I love hand crafted stuff like this! 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 2.5? I really don't like spicy things that much, but I do like spiced things. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I absolutely adore Three Musketeers and Reses cups. But anything with chocolate is always A+ for me. 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I have a pretty dedicated pair of slippers, but totally have room for an especially silly or cool pair. And am always in need of more socks. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Cool weather. And being able to snug into sweaters and scarves and hoodies and not roast. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I don't really have anything in need of a case at the moment! But laptop stickers are always a good bet. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I am in forever need of good brushes. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? We've already talked about this, witch, but I am easy with either, though I have some preference for mini packages. 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I am a size M in undies and PJ's and would be happy to have any and all! 80. Do you like M&Ms? HELL YES!! 81. How about wax melts? I'd need a melter, but have been dying to try them! 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? No thanks! 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? In thread! 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? OMG YES 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Probably the only thing you could send me would be Blistex, seeing as I use a lot of time sensitive cleaners and stuff 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Always down for high quality incense, but I live in MA, so Salem things aren't a big deal for me. 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? No thank you! 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? YESSS 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I collect fandom pillows and plush things. 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I love all sorts of bags, and am in need of a good canvas one for my pin collection. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not really. 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Met-Southern Cloudywing Lilliths-Already on it's way! GC-Black Rider 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? I am attending myself! 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? I would consider it! 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? I adore all of the halloween collection! 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I am very much a wine person, and hate most beers. I'd try just about anything though. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? YES PLEASE! Espeically chai and any herbal ones. 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Sure! 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? Any full single copy of the lord of the rings. 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? I'm too lazy to go through this right now. 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? Happily not! 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Love it! 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Leather! 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? I shall be acquiring these on my own, so don't stress! 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Posted in forum! 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Bring it on! 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? MAC lipsticks, always! 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Caramel chocolate, praline, mini marshmallows, coconut 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Hell yes to all yummy edibles! 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? I play, but have never used mini figs before. I think it would be fun to have a fig of my half-elf elemental druid though. 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? The SPCA is probably the national one, and if you can donate to the Boothbay Region Land Trust, that would be amazing. 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? As long as it's reasonably legible or labeled, I don't mind messy stuff at all!

Zii

September 9, 2014

Ellebelle's Blog

Halloween 2014 Q & A

1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Pumpkin baked goods are a yes, candles and smelly things are a yes, perfume is a no. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I pretty much love all homemade noms. 3. Trading Post wants? In the wish list. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I tend to prefer smaller etsy sellers, but there is nothing that you could send that would horrify me. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? COFFEE! Coffee coffee coffee. Coffee. I prefer whole bean, and not flavored. Teas I'm less fond of drinking; if I were going to do a tea, I'd likely do a black tea or a fruit tea. I despite green tea. Despise. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? kitchen stuff is a win for me right now. I'm just getting ready to re-do my kitchen, so cool accessories, particularly in white, grey, yellow or aqua, would be awesome! I could use dish towels, some kind of large thing to put cook utensils in, a spoon rest and many other things I probably never knew that I wanted! I'm so excited that I made the commitment to redo the kitchen that I want to BUY ALL THE THINGS. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love creative things. Whatever my witch makes me, I'm sure I'd treasure. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I've always had a fascination with norse culture. I don't know why it is so fascinating to me ... i like the pantheon, the idea of a funeral pyre, a water culture, strong women ... 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I know this is a cop out, but seriously, whatever my witch wants. I will try and get it together to post some photos of my home so that you can get a sense of my style, but I really like art in all of its forms, so if you drew me something, I am sure that I would love it. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Reading and photography. And home renovation! 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Nope, not for me. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? They can be used, and I have some on my amazon.com wish list. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? Tim tams! I also like Daim bars a lot, and we can only get them at Ikea around here. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Grumpy cat! And Simon's Cat. Really, all the cats. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I listed a bunch of stuff in TwilightEyes' spreadsheet 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? I love Tara McPherson, so if she were there, then sure! Otherwise, there is nothing that jumps out at me. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I like to know that my witch it out there, and I really enjoy regular contact, but I don't crave constant contact. If I get a chatty witch, though, I can definitely keep up! 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? I like puzzles a lot - not sure about a treasure hunt though! I love crossword puzzles and logic puzzles. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is good. 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? The dirty floors in my kitchen. But but but! I WILL REMEDY IT, YES I WILL. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… Oh, no thank you. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Nope, bring it all on. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? Well, I am not a vegan, but I will say that sour brite crawlers are one of my seekrit loves. On road trips, I always buy them at gas station convenience stores. My BF thinks they are gross, but I say more for me! 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? Noms! Love them. particularly dried apples, applesauce and applebutter. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Nope. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? I love them. I love having a Christmas tree, and I cherish ornaments that I've received as gifts. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? Oh, no thank you. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Spanish. 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? To some extent? I like certain poems here and there, but I wouldn't just pick up a poetry book to read cover to cover. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? My favorite disney movie is the Jungle Book, but anything for display would need to be more adult in character. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I do have a deep and abiding love of office supplies. Post its, pens, thumbtacks, little pads of paper, all of it. I'm not specifically into anime, but I do like bright colored, fun kinds of things. No need to be neutral. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Whatever she thinks is fine! Hee, I'm funny. But in all seriousness, I just like to get things that indicate that some thought was put into the gift. It doesn't have to be handmade if you're not into the craft, it's just nice when my witch takes the time to get to know me and then pick out just the right things. 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. 1. So American - Portgual. The Man. 2. Best I Ever Had - Gavin De Graw 3. Shake it Out - Florence and the Machine 4. Hip Hop Kids - Portgual. The Man. 5. Say Something - A Great Big World featuring Christina Aguilera 6. I Won't Grow Up - Audra Mae 7. Better Man - James Morrison 8. Stompa - Serena Ryder 9. Too Close - Alex Clare 10. When I was Your Man - Bruno Mars 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Nay for me. Some of the tarot decks are beautiful, but I don't know how to read and I don't know how much use they would get. 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Jon Stewart! I <3 him. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Ooh, maybe no thanks. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Some weird combination of the 1960s midcentury modern stuff and 1920s arts and crafts. 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? I never had problems with my fellow scientists. Scientists are a friendly, atheistic, hard-working, beer-drinking lot whose minds are preoccupied with sex, chess and baseball when they are not preoccupied with science. - Yann Martel, Life of Pi But honestly, I love quotes! For a while, I kept track of them in a now rarely updated livejournal. http://la_boheme_.livejournal.com/ 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I prefer ebooks, and I prefer for the kindle. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Hmm... probably no thanks. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Emphatic yes! 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Hmmm... carnation, white amber, fig and vanilla bean. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Any of those are fine. I treasure the art that I've gotten from swaps. I like things in bold colors. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Black cats and bats! 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I don't wear a ton of makeup, but I do like getting it. Nail polish, I'm wide open. I probably won't ever nail wraps. I prefer neutral shades and richer tones for eye shadows - plums, dark greens, browns, blacks. I prefer lip gloss to lip stick, and I hate it when it is too sticky. I actually like the Sephora brand lip gloss a lot. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Bring it! 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? Maybe. My hair is very fine and doesn't like to stay up. I would try to use them! 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? Nope. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Maybe no bugs, but other oddities are a-ok! 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? yes, I would love that! Any kind of fruit jam is good, I'm not super picky. Pretty much the only things I WON'T eat are canned tuna fish and raw tomatoes. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Anything is awesome! I do like nail polish, and I've gotten some cool indies in swaps before that I like very much. I'll wear all kinds of crazy colors on my feet, although for my hands I try to stay more neutral and less glittery. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Sure! 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I love origami paper and rice candies. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? That's on my wishlist, but off the top of my head, Swank is the one that comes to mind. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I love the Lush Ocean Spray, but it's very spendy. I do not need bar soap, bath bombs or moisturizers. I do love shower gels, scrubs (body/face), and various body "mists". 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. My schedule is such that travel is hard except at summer. What a lovely thought, though! 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? T-shirts are good, I'm usually an XXL girly in any internet brand, or a unisex Large (if there is a men's slim fit option). If there are only men's t-shirts, I'll pass as my boobs are big so men's t-shirts end up looking like a tent on me. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I think I have a wishlist, but I'll have to scurry of and update it! 59. Zombies, yes or no? Sure, why not? 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Always, and I love ones that go out over the elbow. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Penguins and giraffes and chickens! 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? YES Queen of the Damned. But I love all of her scrubs! 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? That's cool! 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. Not a yarnie. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? YAY!!! Sockdreams is love. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Yay! I leave it up to you as far as fibers, and I think I've answered the color question numerous times. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yep. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Nope! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I don't know that I would ever use it. I do like candles though! 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Sure! I like different kinds of cocoas and sugars, I also like some of the hand mixed blends for curries and tagines. everything else I pretty much have. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? That would be lovely 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 8. I love me some heat. 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I pretty much like anything chocolate. I love mini kit kats. 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? Sure! My feets get very cold in the Michigan winters. 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? The leaves changing. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I have an Iphone 5, but I don't think I need any cases right now unless my witch found something super awesome that I can't live without. If so, i could trade my free slim armor case for a witchy upgrade. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I honestly can't think of anything right now, but that doesn't mean there isn't something! Maybe some kind of box to keep it organized in my cupboard? 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? Whatever my witch wants! 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? Sure! I'm usually an XXL. 80. Do you like M&Ms? noms. 81. How about wax melts? I don't have a tart burner. 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I have never used it, but maybe I'd like it? I'm not sure. 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? So many! But I probably won't be able to resist a decant circle. Not So Penitent Mini Magdalene, Avunculus, Ghost Houses, Hearts for Ghost Friends, Goofballs, Mermaid, and Venustas. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? Sure! 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I don't use lip balms much, if at all. I mostly use Fresh facial cleaser and moisturizer, which is very very very spendy and I would never expect my witch to indulge me that way. Better to indulge my body cleansing needs! 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Nothing specific comes to mind, but if my witch sees something that seems good for me, then go for it! I do like fridge magnets and awful lot. 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? I like knitted things in general. 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Sure! 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Sure again! I could use some for my guest bedroom (grass green, grey, red) or my living rooms (shades of brown, black, turquoise and red) 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? Any and all! I love bags. Grocery bags would be especially awesome. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? Not that I can think of... 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? I haven't gotten my Metamorphosis decants yet, so I don't know! And I didn't even order Lilith decants. GC would be Swank. 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? The BPALz! 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? I do not know what this is. 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? Hmm. No linky anymore. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I do imbibe. I love beer, wine and liquor. I do not like sweet cocktails - I like my liquor mixed with liquor. Books are good, especially classic cocktail books, although I have a bunch of those already. Regional spirits would be super awesome. Glassware is always fun, but I think I have pretty much every cocktail gadget. I do collect vintage barware, so if you found something cool at a thrift shop, bring it on! 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Hmm. Maybe not. 98. Jamberry nail wraps? No thank you. 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? The new David Mitchell book! The Bone Clocks.

ellebelle

September 9, 2014

Blog de meaganola

Halloween/Fall Book Swap Q&A

Wishlists? All of my wishlist links are on my wishlist blog post in my signature! Do you use Goodreads or any other book tracking system that would give your librarian a good idea of what you have read/are reading? Nope. I probably should, though. Are you particularly interested or disinterested in receiving Halloween themed books/treats/goodies? YES. Love love *love* that stuff! How about this anthology? Oooh, yes! Do you have an e-reader? If so, do you prefer books in e-format or physical copies? I have an iPhone, which means I have a Kindle, although I prefer physical copies. I am planning a Paintbox order in the next few days. Anything look interesting? Copying-and-pasting my 13 Nights of Halloween answer here! Lots of stuff! Clean Slate facial scrub. Bookkeeper's Butter Intense Hand Salve. Scrubs/creams/lotions only (that is, no bar soap): The Bees' Lament, Punkie Night, Guy Fawkes, Indian Summer, Miss Ada (eee! My girlkitty was named Ada, and I frequently called her Miss Ada! I miss her), Sweet Cheeks, Blackbird, Mandinka. I didn't see any wax tarts that really caught my attention. How spooky do you like your Halloween reads? As spooky/creepy/scary/terrifying as possible! (I've been asked how scary something is, and I say it's kind of scary, and it turns out that most people think it's pee-your-pants-terrifying, so I have some problems judging what's scary or not.) Just... light on bugs/spiders/worms/etc., please. I spent five minutes last night freaking out about spider webs and bugs on my arm. It turned out to be my hair and a mole. Uh. Any interest in Dia De Los Muertos? Extreme fascination! Would my bookworm appreciate a painted, sugar skull wall art? Yes! I actually have nothing on my walls, but that just means I have plenty of open space for it! Would you like being sent tea or something tea-related? Are you a big tea drinker? Love tea. Tea bags, loose tea, herbal, black, green, white, decaf -- love it. Except I haaate licorice/anise, rose hips, and hibiscus. I think I've rambled extensively about tea (I distinctly recall babble about Adagio and Dammam Freres) in another one of my blog posts, so I'll just leave it at that! Any favorite colors? Glitter! It's the new black! As far as rainbow-type colors go, the G.Biv side is for me. My favorite Halloween-appropriate color combination is purple and green. Would you like a handmade bookmark/s to go with your package? That would be lovely! I typically use a business card of a current favorite etailer or (if the book is big enough) a Lab postcard, mainly because I don’t actually have many "real" bookmarks, but I always have a bunch of indie eyeshadow company business cards floating around. I think I have *one* bookmark. It’s from Uprise Book Project. For some reason, official bookmarks don’t come into my life very often!

meaganola

September 9, 2014

SadariEvenstar's Blog

SW stuff

Wishlists: http://amzn.com/w/2IRNSZ9E8V6O8 Amazon, this wishlist is the result of years of window shopping. I've never linked it anywhere before. I have a little wishlist at Ten Thousand Villages, but it appears that you can't link it. You should be able to find it by searching my name. Though, the answer to "Will she like it?" on that site is "Yes." -edit- Actually, this might work.....https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/wishlist/index/index/wishlist_id/11988/ *I mentioned that I have a Nook in my questionaire, it is the old e ink style one, good for books only. I'm a Hufflepuff! A link to what I actually own, bpal wise might be good: http://www.bpal.org/topic/3819-what-do-you-have-big-bottles-of/?p=2071889 Tea. I adore tea. I prefer loose leaf and I dislike herbal teas. I do not like hibiscus or rose hips. I'm pretty meh about rooibos. I will edit this as I think of things that might be useful. Okay, questions: 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? Pumpkin all the things except bpal. There are only a couple scents with pumpkin that have ever worked for me. 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). This sounds delightful. 3. Trading Post wants? Yes. I have so many TP wants that I don't even have much of a wishlist. I've only tried 2 of the hairglosses and a few of the atmos. I haven't tried any of the soaps or candles at all. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I don't really care where things come from 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I don't drink coffee at all. I LOVE tea. I prefer loose leaf. I dislike herbal tea. Fun flavours are good. I mostly order from Adagio for convenience, but would love to try other brands. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I cook a lot. I'd love to have a micro plane. (New recipes are always welcome too!) 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I would love to receive any and all creative endeavours. I don't really do any of my own. I lack in the hand-eye coordination department. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I've always loved Ireland. The music speaks to be especially. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I play violin. I write quite a bit. I also spend way too much time playing my silly dragon game at Flight Rising. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? Yes, but it's been a long time since I have had anyone to play with. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? All of them, I really find trying things I've never heard of delightful. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Yes, my name there is Amanda M Bukowski 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? It would be fun to have some contact. I'm not overly picky though. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either. 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? I just like 3 more hours in everyday. Or a roll of duct tape for my kids. =-P 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I like them. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I'm not terribly superstitious. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? N/A 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I love everything about apple. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Some kind of craft to do with my hands. I'm not a crafty person, but I am an anxious one. Learning something would help, I think. I need really clear and easy instructions though. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? I love Disney. Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast, and Frozen are favorites. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) That's adorable! I like cute stuff and elegant, 'pretty' stuff. 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. Okay, Winamp on shuffle: 1. Rise Against - Halfway there 2. Jet- Roll Over DJ 3. Mustard Plug - So Far to Go 4. 311- Hive 5. Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution - Dear Sergio 6. Flogging Molly- Salty Dog 7. Authority Zero - A Passage in Time 8. They Might Be Giants - A Birdhouse in your Soul 9. Cherish the Ladies - Green Grows the Rushes Oh 10. Nightwish - Bare Grace Misery 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? Yes! 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO Nope, I don't really pay attention to celebrities. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Hurray shiny! 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? I am okay with either. I have an original Nook and an iPad. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Smut is okay by me. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Marshmallow, chocolate, cardamom , woodsmoke 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) or something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Forest or woods, bonus points if it's rainy/misty or autumn 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Leaves and cats 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I don't own any make up. I don't know what to do with it. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Fine by me. 47. Hairsticks? My hair isn't long enough. 48. LARP? No 49. Food oddities e.g. bugs? Probably not bugs, but I'm up for strange. 50. Canned jam? Sure! 51. Nail polish? I have a few Zoya bottles, but not a ton. I would be up for more. 52. Halloween plushie? That would be adorable! 53. Anything from Japan? Yes. Anything... everything..... It's hard to go wrong there. 54. Any GC scents you want but have put off buying bottles of? Black Forest, Haunted, Velvet, Aglaea, Tamora, Eat Me, Drink Me, Brown Jenkin, Tombstone, Shub, Halfling, Tristan, Mr. Nancy, Lamia 55. Lush products? I haven't really tried any Lush. I had a bath bomb once that was fun. 56. Airline miles? Oh wow. Travel is hard for me with two little kids, but I occasionally like to sneak away alone to Philadelphia to visit my best friends. 57. T-shirts? I'm a plus sized gal. 2XL, I know I fit into the 2XL tissue tees from the Post. 58. Thinkgeek? Yes! I love Thinkgeek! I just noticed that they started to carry plus sized girl shirts. Maybe I should make a wishlist... 59. Zombies? No, no zombies. I'm not much for scary or gory. 60. Arm warmers/fingerless gloves? Could be fun! In person? I don't think there are many bpalers in my neck of the woods, but if I had some warning it could be neat! Ravelry: No Paintbox has a discount code! SWITCH10 is 10% off! Anyone have any paintbox loves? I love Paintbox Soapworks! Slips and hot process soaps are used daily in my house. I really want to try Bee's Lament slip, Rice Pudding Hot process right now. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? I only have one pair of socks from them, but I love them. Be aware that I have large calves. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? I would love knitted things. It's pretty hard to go wrong with colors for me. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Delicious! 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? No incense, please. My allergies would not tolerate it. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? Oooh, I can always use spices. Cardamom, whole nutmeg, and curry powders are on my list right now. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? Very yes. 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me? 7-8 I like hot stuff, though I don't like to sacrifice flavour for heat. 71. Favorite Halloween candy? Yes. Especially anything chocolate. I love all the interesting fall flavours that come out. MY KINGDOM FOR CARAMEL APPLE MILKY WAYS. I can't find them anywhere this year. 72. Fluffy slippers/slipper socks? Nah. 73. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Leaves, cool weather, pumpkin spice. 74. Cases for gadgets? I have an ipad that I could really use a case for. 75. Makeup brushes/beauty accessories? I don't wear makeup. 76. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? It's really up to my witch. Though a couple little things with something coming toward the end would be nice. 77. Halloween PJs/undies? Too hard to find my size in anything fun. Size 22 pajama pants would be wonderful though. 78. M&Ms? I love m and ms! Almond ones are my favourite. 79. Wax melts? I've never used them, but I wouldn't mind trying. 80. Streaming services? We have Netflix, but wouldn't mind trying a different service. We live to rural to get cable, so we rely on streaming for any TV. 81. Liliths? I ordered Venustas and Avunculus, but I am still interested in Pink cake, Not so penitent mini magdalene, and Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha. 82. Sugar cube skulls? How neat are those! 83. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? I use Cetaphil for sensitive skin on my face. Lotions I tend to go with slips from Paintbox Soapworks. Lip balms are always good. 84. Salem? It would be fun to have a mug or something. 85. Anything special coming up in your life? Husband's 30th birthday is on 9/27. He has a major sweet tooth, it would be neat to have some kind of treat to give him. 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Southern Cloudywing, Not so penitent mini magdalene, Mr. Nancy 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Bpal, probably! 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? Sure! 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I love craft beers, especially dark ones. I have literally nothing as far as bar ware goes. I would be game for experimenting more with new drinks/alcohol. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Yes, especially chai and rose. 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Nah. 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Stroll Through the Quarter, Captain Lilith, Pralines and Powdered Sugar 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? It's pretty neat. 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? .... Gingerbread. Or Amber, I love amber. 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? Little Maggie and the hair glosses 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? Moar Sonnet D'Autome 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? Caffeine is fine 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? Nah 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? Dark with cardamom and rose or Dark with earl grey and lavender or Milk with Hazelnuts and pink peppercorns or..... 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? I love flowery candies, especially rose. I've only tried Turkish Delight once, but I remember liking it. 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? I've played a couple times and I very much appreciate the art that goes into them. I don't really have any kind of preference though since it would probably just end up being decoration. 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? There was a police officer killed recently in a nearby city. A friend of mine worked with him and he was a pretty outstanding guy. This is the link to the fundraiser for his family. https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/zrn5/the-officer-daryl-pierson-memorial-fund?utm_source=giveforward&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=dashboard&shareid=2603495 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? Perfectly fine!

SadariEvenstar

September 8, 2014

skyelyric's schtuff

SW Fall 14 Q's

I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? The idea of this intrigues me. I actually love pumpkins and other winter squash in both decorative and culinary capacities. Colorful suashes are just so wonderuflly *fall.* Two of my sparse but awesome halloween decorations are grey pumpkins with a spider and a raven on them. Pumpkin scents are not as successful for me. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). Canned goods are awesome--pickled anything is wonderful, salsa of most spice levels, just easy on the cilantro (I'm one of those weird cilantro-tasters), baked goods are also welcome. Trading Post wants? There's some stuff on my forum wishlist. Decant sizes are just fine since I don't use a lot of anything at a time, and stuff like bath oils I end up diluting anyway since the beloved has a super sensitive nose. I'm most curious righ tnow about the Embalming Fluid soap, Frenum bath oil, Nectar HG, Frankincense/clove, White Tea/sage HGs 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. Prefer to avoid any companies that engage in animal testing, other than that, I'm not too worried. I personally avoid places like walmart and hobby lobby, but if my witch needs to get stuff from either of those, I'm not going to flip out or anything. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I drink a lot of tea, black, green, herbal, oolong, whatever....I don't like rooibos, and I don't care for anything with licorice root (that weird sweet aftertaste), but otherwise I'm open to whatever. Bags or loose, I use both. I do drink coffee, but the morning pot is always Yuban. Occasionally we'll do something flavored or otherwise exotic for an afternoon indulgence, so if you have an awesome local roaster that does the little 1-pot sized samples, that would be welcome. =) 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I do cook! Not sure if there's anything I need accessory-wise though; kitchen's pretty well armed. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love other people's crafts! Whatever you enjoy doign would be loved. And I will use art supplies. I'd love to find some tree slices for woodburning with the bark still on. The ones I saw around here were absurdly pricey, so if my witch happens to have cheap access, that would be nifty. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I honestly have no idea how to answer this. There are places I'd love to go and things I'd like to see, but nothing I feel particularly connected to. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? I lean more toward the fantasy and realistic art, but I don't know what I would commission. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Crochet, gardening, photography, walking with boyfriend and dog, dance, World of Warcraft. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? No tabletop, sadly. 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? There are a few on my wishlist. Record of Lodoss War (dvd), Dragon Warrior 7 (playstation), I wouldn't mind getting ahold of the original theatrical releases of the old Star Wars movies without all the new and improved crap. The Rankin Bass version of The Hobbit on dvd. Used is totally welcome! If it plays, I'm happy. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I'm pretty open? Not too sure about weird chip flavors and probably not meat products. 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I have 3 different Minion mashup t-shirts, does that count as a fandom? There are a lot of things I like enough to have stuff for, but nothing I'm like rabid fangirl over. The things I do enjoy enough to have stuff are Dr. Who, Firefly, um...I dunno, I like computer geek references, though not many of them apply to me (in school as a network admin). 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. Add away. I'm on FB under my real name, and on ravelry as firechild. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? No clue on specifics, but con is generally cool. Small interesting art prints, a new button for the collection on my knapsack, fun t-shirt, whatever. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I like knowing I have a witch, but if s/he's not particularly chatty, that's fine. I like being chatty, but I also volunteer to be matched with ninja witches, because they're awesome, too. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Yep. 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is fine, I can rip/burn music as needed. =) 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? I am a slacker extraordinaire regarding housekeeping. I need to set myself up a schedule or something. 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… a coin I could keep in my wallet or something that I could attach to my keychain would be cool. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? I have soem superstitions, but nothing comes to mind that would be relevant to this. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? not applicable, but if my witch is vegan, I'm totally fine receiving veganized treats 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? love apples, and I can drink myself sick on hot spiced cider in the fall. I just keep a pot on the stove with my spices and refill and reheat. 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Not that I know of. Rough/itchy stuff next to the skin is a bad idea, because I will scratch myself raw, but the fiber type isn't the culprit. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Sure, I decorate for winter holidays. 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? no interest, honestly 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Oh geez...Gaelic, aquaponics, papermaking.... 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? short answer, yes. I like Japanese poetic forms and nature imagery, Pablo Neruda, ee cummings. I'm not generally as fond of rhyming forms in poetry. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? I wouldn't know what specifically, but I wouldn't be averse to it. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) I like cute and quirky, to an extent--my probably with a lot of cutesy stationery is that it's so overloaded you really don't have room to write anything. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" Something handmade, a handwritten letter/note 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. (I did this in thread, but we'll see what i get a second time on the same playlist of 654 songs) 'Vishrama' Knossos 'My Nightmare's Dream' AWOLNATION 'I See You' G Tom Mac 'Chrysalis Coccoon Mix' Solace 'Final Fantasy Techno Rave Remix' 'Barrel of a Gun' Depeche Mode 'Earthbound Hotel Rhumba Remix' The Pancake Chef 'Love, Tears, Heartaches + Devotion' B-Tribe 'Soul Makossa' Afrika Bambaataa 'Ottoman Lobotomy' Kara Nomadica (which had a playback error, so bonus track:) 'Vermillion Part2' Slipknot 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? If they came with instructions. I'm a newbie to that stuff. 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO. Negative. I occasionally crush on characters, but never celebs 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? I'm fine with it. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? I'm too all over the place to give a good answer to this. 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? Coming back to this. 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? Prefer physical books. I start at a computer screen between 6 and 12 hours a day (yay work), so having non-electronic media to enjoy is a wonderful thing. 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? It...depends. I don't mind the urban fantasy romance type stuff (my mom and I have all the Nalini Singh Guild Hunter and Changeling books between us, I have MeiLin's Lovers and Beloveds and greatly enjoyed that....I think it comes down to the criteria of plot and good writing. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Not my first choice, but I can read them that way. 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? Patch, Amber, Chrysanthemum or maybe Beeswax, bergamot, blood orange (green tea?) 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? I love nature photography, especially macro work of plants. And small wildlife--songbirds, hummingbirds, insects... 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? moons, ravens, owls...I like the dark windy moonlit fall night imagery more that specifically Halloween, I think 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? I like eyeshadow pigments, preferably shimmer, and tawnier colors. Samples of pigments are awesome since I don't use a ton. I'd like to find a decent lip tint/stain...for lip colors, shades in the true-to-brownish red family are best, anything from pale to dark is fine--if it's too dramatic for daily use it becomes stage makeup. I really don't do much nail-wise anymore. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Totally fine, just no racist, gross-out, or deliberately humiliating type humor. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? hair's currently too short. I'm actually going to grow it out so I can use my hairsticks again. 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No larping 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Neither of those sound particularly appealing. I wouldn't freak out, but I don't think I could quite manage to eat a scorpion, no matter how many episodes of Bizarre Foods I've watched. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? I can't think of any fruits I dislike, so that's wide open. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? Definitely prefer shimmery things to mattes and cremes. Not a fan of glitter or anything else it would take a jackhammer to remove from my nails. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? sure! 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? a little piece of pottery, pretty stationery 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? Kali 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? no idea, I've had very little experience. I know there's like the little charity pots which I'd love except that chocolaet scent goes *awful* on my skin 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I would love to say yes, but I'm reasonably sure I will be doing no traveling for the forseeable future. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Don't like tissue tees at all. Babydolls generally XL is good. Unisex, L or XL if it's something my boyfriend could also borrow. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I'll get back to this. 59. Zombies, yes or no? Newp. My boyfriend watches The Walking Dead when I'm otherwise occupied. Caveats: I own Shawn of the Dead and love it. I'm ok, with bad cheesy movies. 28 Days Later was good but I wouldn't want to see it many times. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? love them. a bit past the wrist is probably best. warning, I do have fairly large hands--men's medium is a good approximation. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? As in animals I'm drawn to? Dogs, songbirds (especially of the finch/sparrow persuasion), hummingbirds. 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? Bookkeeper's Butter is divine, but I'm set on that for now. I like the soaps and sorbettos a lot, just no soap with glitter on it since I end up scratching myself. Would like to try the scent balms or wax melts at some point. Small size slips would be good for my work/school bag. As far as scents go, The Bee's Lament sounds amazing, I'd also like to try Gooseberry Beach, Heima, Aquae Sulis, Kid A, The Crofter's Bar. Known loves are Blackbird, Pink Sand (summer LE), Sweet 100s, The Englishman, Halcyon. 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? No one lives near me so I can't see this being relevant. I'd love to meet more BPAListas, but you'd probably be better off calling me and meeting out in town. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. firechild is me. I'm trying to keep it current, but my projects are somewhat scattered. I crochet, I have painfully rudimentary knitting skills, and I have dreams of learning how to spin on a drop spindle or do small weaving with my oh-so-copious free time. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Never shopped there, but I'm learning to appreciate socks. Prefer boot or crew length, some ankle. No kneesocks, no toesocks. It would be kinda fun to have interesting socks this winter when I come in to work and take my snow boots off. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Bring it! I am equal opportunity! Wearables, no preference as long as they're soft...acrylic, wool, other natural fibers, whatever you like working with. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Mostly? I'll go check it. Also any books/cds/dvds/games on there are more than fine found used. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Doesn't bother me. I love caramels, btw. I also make them. 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I love incense, but the other residents of the house can't handle it, so I'm relegated to burning incense on the patio, which means it doesn't happen too often. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? I'm up for that! I use a lot of things like dill, garlic in various forms (salt, granules, jarred), basil, sweet spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves...I like spice blends as well. I'm not fond of cooking with thyme or rosemary, though I love the smells, anise, fennel, or caraway. If you happen to grow and dry your own herbs, or anything like chamomile or other tea components, I would welcome that kind of thing. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? sure to any of the above! 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? My eating-zone is probably up to about 7.5 I register the pepper at a moderate spice level, but certain foods I will suffer through just because I love the taste. Anything that's hot just for the sake of being hot is a pass.

skyelyric

September 8, 2014

girasol's Blog

Q&A - Switch Witch 2014

*** Pinterest | Etsy | Amazon | ThinkGeek *** 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? I've never even tried much pumpkin stuff, so I wouldn't mind receiving a pumpkiny thing or two, but maybe not a whole bombardment (just in case I don't like it so much). 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). I love pickles! Heavy to ship though. 3. Trading Post wants? I haven't bought anything from the Post in ages. I'd love to try some more hair glosses - the honey is the only kind I've tried so far. 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I'm not really into Avon (I'm quite particular about makeup in general) but I love the Mary Kay eye makeup remover, and I would be delighted if I was sent that. I have Tupperware out the wazoo, and while all those party plan candles and homewares are nice, I'm pretty anti-clutter and don't really need anything. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I personally barely touch coffee, except for a very occasional espresso after a meal out. Husband is intensely pro-coffee though, so if my witch has a favourite local bean s/he'd like to send, it certainly wouldn't go unloved. My favourite drink is a subtly flavoured black tea - I especially love Earl Grey or citrusy blends. My former witch Arlith also once sent me a set of the Disney Alice in Wonderland tea blends, and the Mad Tea Party blend is pretty much my favourite thing ever. 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? I love to cook, and I find kitchen gadgetry delightful. 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? Absolutely! Supplies or finished works would be lovely. Anything that my witch was inspired to create - whether artwork, writing, craft, whatever - would be a wonderful gift. 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? I love everything German and Austrian. Other than my homeland, this is the only part of the world I could ever entertain the idea of living in permanently. I don't know exactly what it is - I just feel comfortable and happy there. I'm not sure I subscribe to the idea of past lives, but if there is such a thing, I shouldn't be surprised if I'd spent several as a Teutonic lass. 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? A fun pic of my kiddo or pets might be nice! If my witch is an artist, any style s/he prefers to work in is fine with me. 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? Mostly reading and some form of art or craft. I sew, do embroidery and cross stitch, knit, crochet, paint, draw. I've done mosaics, silversmithing, ceramics... basically, if it involves some form of creative expression, I will have a crack at it. 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? I bet I'd like it, but I've never had the opportunity to play. I guess there just aren't enough geeks in my life 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I have a few on my Amazon wishlist. I would also really like the DVD of The Crimson Petal and the White, which I think is on Amazon UK. Used is perfectly fine, and our Blu Ray plays multi-region so any region code is fine. 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I'd be game for pretty much anything that isn't licorice or banana flavoured. My witch probably well and truly got the point from my questionnaire, but I really do detest banana 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? Moon Moon 4 ever. 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. This is my FB. I'm very happy to friend BPAL folks. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particular exhibitor or artist? I've never been to a con. I'm not really into comic books or anything (I don't dislike them, I just didn't grow up with them). There's nothing in particular I'm seeking, but a cool art print or something would certainly be welcome. 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? I enjoy contact with my witch, and have made some great friendships through SW. However, if my witch (or witchee) prefers more minimal contact or even wishes to remain completely anonymous, I'm more than happy to respect their wishes. As Flyby touched on, some participants enjoy the fun of spoiling a stranger with gifts, but due to introversion or social anxiety or a hectic work life or whatever, just aren't up for an email friendship. And that's fine in my book. The ringleaders do their best to match us all up with somebody whose contact preferences align with our own, but since they are also constrained by issues like needing to find enough international shippers for international witches and whatnot, it may not always be possible to get this spot on. I know there have been a few of the more ninja witches in past rounds who were actually quite upset by their witchees complaining in-thread about not being contacted enough, so I think it's really important for us all to try and be as understanding as we can about this issue. 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Oh yeah, this kind of thing is fun! 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Either is fine. Digital is probably easiest, but a physical CD is great too. 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? Erm... my wardrobe is crammed to the gills because I'm to lazy to clean it out and donate the stuff I don't wear to a charity shop? I don't think my witch can do much about that though 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… I like this! My witch last time, mimosa (who I hope did manage to scrape into this round!) sent me a little glass 'lucky duck' and a witch stone, both of which I carry around sometimes when I feel like I need a little boost of luck or protection. 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? Not a superstition exactly, but I find masks (the displayed kind, not the worn kind) a bit creepy. My SIL collects Venetian carnival masks and I always feel like they're watching me. 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? This would be pefectly fine. 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? I love apple things! 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? Not really, though I'm not a fan of angora unless it's in some way certified as cruelty-free, and I really don't like the idea of fur or sheepskin. 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? Great, I love decorating for Christmas 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? I don't dislike Hello Kitty, but I'm not a particular fan either. 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Most likely another language or a musical instrument (assuming this fantasy is not hampered by the fact I'm uncoordinated and unmusical). ETA: Wait, yodeling! For some reason I would love to be able to yodel, I just find it awesome and hilarious. Of course, unlikely, since I can't even normal-sing, but again, this is fantasy football right? 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? I like William Carlos Williams, Pablo Neruda and Les Murray. ETA: Oh, and Edgar Allen Poe. And I like Sarah Kay's performance poetry as well - I first saw the TED video of her poem 'If I should have a daughter' right after I actually had my daughter, and it made me cry rather unattractively. 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? Yes, especially NMBC - I'd love one of the Jack Skellington mugs. 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) Kawaii/manga stuff is generally not really my thing, but I do like cute things. For stationery I'd probably be more likely to use something fairly minimalist. 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" I'm sorry if this is still a bit vague, but it really does depend to a large extent on my witch's interests and talents. The most fun SW gifts are often the ones that are handmade, their own artwork or just something personal chosen with real care. Some of my favourite gifts from SW so far have been a hand-knitted hat from Tartchef, a favourite record from millicurie, an adorable amigurumi bee from Arlith (which now belongs to my daughter), handmade glass jewelry from carwoman, an adpoted elephant (!!!) from ellebelle (and she also sent me a series of her absolutely beautiful photographic prints - seriously, witches, take ellebelle up on her offer and send your witchees her photos, you won't be sorry), and the local charms I mentioned earlier from mimosa. It's been said before many a time, but the nicest thing about SW really is the connections and the little glow that comes with knowing someone has gone to such trouble to make your day. 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. Fall at Your Feet - Clare Bowditch (Crowded House cover) Gravity - The Superjesus Cigarettes - Illy Lost in Green Eyes - The Panics 6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps Fear of Flying - Dan Sultan Simon Says - The Wiggles (thanks, toddler) Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Mad World - Gary Jules Cash in My Pocket - Wiley 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? I have an awesome tarot set (8 bit tarot) from my former witch millicurie. I can't think of any other form of divination I'm especially interested in, though I do harbour fantasties of having my palm read by a wise old Roma woman at a carnival 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO I am, on the whole, pretty uninterested in celebrities, and kind of find the internet's obsessive devotion to particular ones a bit baffling. I would allow both Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston to pass by me in the street completely unmolested, no lie. 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? Glitter's fine. I don't want to be bathed in it, but stuck-down stuff's pretty okay. 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? Early 20th century would be pretty ideal, I think. Stylish, civilised enough for indoor plumbing to exist, and before the world wars. 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? Comparison is the thief of joy. 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? These days, e-books are more likely to get read quickly - I have a 40min train commute (each way) to and from work each day, which is when I get all my reading done. I still have a fondness for physical books too, though. I read on my iPad mini, so ePub I guess? But I also have the Kindle iPad app, so I guess I can read in Kindle format too, though I haven't tried it yet. I've never bought an audio book because most of the ones I'm interested in seem so expensive to buy, and I'm not willing to make that investment without knowing if I'd even like it (listening to books instead of reading them, I mean). 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? Take or leave, I guess? I'm not prudish about it, but I find a lot of romance and erotica to be embarrassingly badly written. If it's done well it's enjoyable. 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? Yes. 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? I don't know! There's some weird kind of alchemy involved, evidently, because the likes of Beth can take a bunch of things that don't even necessarily sound that pleasant and the result is sublime. Any of the win notes in my ?naire or forum profile are a good starting point I think, and beyond that I'm game for being surprised. 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Probably critter or something urban - cool street art or an interesting architectural feature? Beyond that I like candid photography of people who just look interesting or intriguing. 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Are Halloween dragons a thing? Can we make them a thing? I really like dragons. Or black cats are cool, too. 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Yes, with the disclaimer that the fewer toxic things it contains - siloxanes, bismuth, petrochemicals, BHA - the happier I'd be, and I always prefer products that are as cruelty-free as possible. 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? Profanity is fine, I'm a total potty mouth. As for off-colour humour, it depends in what way it's off-colour I guess? Toilet humour doesn't particularly appeal, and anything that belittles or 'others' unecessarily I wouldn't find funny (racist or homophobic jokes, for example). If it's just kind of irreverent humour, that definitely appeals. 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I've never owned any, but I like them and my hair is probably approaching long enough now. 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? A lady never LARPs in public. 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Freak out, no... but I don't think I'd eat it either. Bacon powder sounds pretty repulsive to be honest 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes, and anything but banana. 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? I love nail polish, but I'm also an expert-level nail breaker. Hence my nails are usually too short and/or trashed to bother painting. I like the look of the glitter ones, but I also find that removing them wrecks the surface of my nails so I tend to mostly avoid them. 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? That would be cute. 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I love the beautiful decorative papers you can get from Japan. ETA: Ooh! Ooh! And washi tape! I would LOVE some washi tape. 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? I think my wishlist is up to date in this regard. The other possibility is backups for some of my loved GCs, such as Morocco or Lyonesse, to guard against the horror of future discons. 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? I haven't tried that many of their products, but I know that I do like their bar soaps (esp. Honey I Washed the Kids and the two citrusy ones I don't recall the name of) and that I'm not especially fond of the hair treatments or shampoo bars. 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. I assume this question doesn't apply to me, as it would take a truly obscene number of flyer miles to get me anywhere in the US 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? I prefer babydoll / girly cuts, and usually take a M unless it's cut very small in the bust, in which case L. 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? I actually haven't looked at ThinkGeek for quite a while. I'll take a look and come back to update this if I see anything interesting. ETA: Okay, I updated my wishlist - it's here. 59. Zombies, yes or no? Not so much. Though I'm in favour of zombunnies. 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? Yes, this would be good. Um, probably wrist or elbow length would be best. 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Bees. 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? I love pretty much all PBSW products - both the glycerin and the hot process soaps, the scrubs, the lotions, all of it. I'd be especially glad to try anything in the recent LE The Bee's Lament fragrance. 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? I can't see a great likelihood of this occurring in the circumstances, but I think I'd be okay with it. As long as my witch is ot too put out by domestic chaos and disorder. 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I am HumanFemale on Ravelry, but my yarny pursuits have taken a backseat in recent times as I've been on a cross stitch and embroidery tear. Yarn wise, I like cotton and supersoft merino best (oh and of course all the insanely expensive stuff like alpaca and cashmere blends). I knit mostly with 8 - 10 ply (worsted weight is the equivalent I think?). 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? Yay! I made a pretty big list of stuff I like in last round's SW help, which is still in a blog post somewhere. 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Yes please! Cotton would be good for wearables (even winter doesn't get too incredibly cold here). Colours... I can wear pretty much anything except maroon/burgundy, which makes me look like a reanimated corpse. I really like grey for wintery things. 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? Yes, even the stuff I added ages ago I still covet. 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Yeah, that's no issue for me. 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I haven't burned incense since I was about 16 I think! I wouldn't necessarily be averse to trying a little sampling though. 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? If my witch is US based, I would appreciate chipotle powder as it's not so easy to get hold of here. 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? That sounds lovely! 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? I'd say about an 8? I have very good heat tolerance, but I don't seek out heat for its own sake - I like to still be able to taste other flavours in the dish! 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I'm not actually sure? I have tried candy corn and found it to be a chalky-textured abomination. But the American grocery store here stocks Zachary brand, and judging from thread comments in past Weenie SW rounds, it seems like Brach's is where it's at. Maybe I just had an unfortunate brush with low-brow candy corn. A former witch once organised a trick-or-treat box for me which had Peeps ghosts in it, they were good. 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? I love fuzzy bedsocks! 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Just the cooler weather, really, summer can be brutal here. I love the golden quality of afternoon sunlight in autumn and taking my daughter to muck around in the leaves. 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? I actually don't really need cases - the things I use on a regular basis are an iPhone and an iPad mini, and I already have cases for both of them. I could use a little zippered pouch or something for the iPad mini, though - I keep it in my handbag to read ebooks on the train, and it would be good to have a little extra protection for it in case something leaks in my handbag. 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. I have a couple of things on my mental list of 'stuff to buy sometime' - a MAC 219 brush, and I've been coveting the ModelCo heated eyelash curler for awhile. I could also use a better kabuki brush, I don't really like the one I have currently. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? One big box is fine if that's easiest for my witch. I think a reveal near the end of the round would be fun as it keeps the fun of guessing alive for longer, but if it's easier for my witch to send/reveal early, that's fine. 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I can always use PJs - cotton, preferably. Probably an M, or an L if they're close fitting. 80. Do you like M&Ms? Yes, I prefer the ones with things in them to the plain ones. 81. How about wax melts? I like them, but I'm not super into excessively foodie fragrances. 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? I tend to use Pandora, or just purchase the songs I want on iTunes. 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? I haven't been tempted by an update in awhile, but there's actually several that sound good. The most likely winners are Venustas and Mini Magdalene , but I'd also be interested to try Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha, Hearts for Ghost Friends, The Hierophant and the Empress, Mermaid and Avunculus. 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? I kinda would! These are pretty cool. 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? Alas, the stuff I like best is expensive. Dermalogica cleansers, I love the toner from Natural Logic on Etsy, and Shiseido moisterisers. I like the body lotions from Paintbox Soapworks. Lip balms, I prefer the stick kind over pots. 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? Maybe a postcard? 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? The fall hat is pretty. 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? I don't mind spiders. 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? I actually just bought some! 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I can always use grocery bags, especially the kind the fold up into a little pouch so I can carry them around in my handbag. 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? My daughter's second birthday in a couple of weeks. I have to try and make a Buzzbee cake, wish me luck! 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? Hmm. Unsniffed, I can't split it between Little Metalmark and Red Spotted Purple for Metamorphosis, so either of those. Mini-Magdalene from Lilith, and basically any GC on my wishlist. 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? Nothing in particular I can think of, but that's mainly because I'm not that familiar with cons and don't really know what one might find there. 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? As above! I can always use cute postcards. 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? The couple rings are cool, but Himself would not wear one. He barely tolerates his wedding band. I really like the Firefly 'Big Damn Hero' keychain though. 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? I assume this question is not so much directed at the likes of me, but I will answer anyway. Red wine, Bloody Marys and gin and tonics are my drinks of choice, but I don't do a great deal of drinking (generally only if we have friends over for dinner or something like that). I don't really have a need for cocktail books or recipes. 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? Sure, a sampling would be nice to try. 98. Jamberry nail wraps? Probably not, I'm not careful enough with my nails! 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? You pick, witch! Send me a copy of your favourite book. 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? Hmm. This, this, this, this aaand... this. 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? A Moment in Time sounds solidly wonderful, and Flying Kites and Playing Tag in a Garden Full of Gods both have potential. 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? Love it! 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? Vanilla-infused beeswax. Haha, I cheated! 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? One Pale Woman, Lips of Flame and Heart of Stone, Little Maggie, and the Green Apple/Bergamot/Vanilla Orchid/Tiare hair gloss sound the most interesting. 105. Most anticipated 'Weenie blends? I'm reasonably safe from the Weenies this year, though I'd be interested in Autumn - Overlooked My Knitting. 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? I'm not averse to it, but I do try to limit my consumption. I happily drink tea and the occasional coffee, but I never touch 'energy' drinks. 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? Pretty much all the Rocky Horror lipstick shades look awesome. I'm not really into Disney princesses though. 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose?Plain, white or milk and with what? Lets see... 55% dark, with coconut flakes and whole caramelized hazelnuts. Or milk with speculoos and crystallised ginger pieces. Or milk with praline and cardamom. Or 55% dark with earl grey tea and crystallised lemon peel. I might be a little too into this question. 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? Yes! I love Turkish Delight in all forms, and flowery chocolates sound worth a try.

girasol

September 8, 2014

girasol's Blog

Switch Witch 2014 Master Question List

Questions posted in the SW chatter thread (in order oldest to newest) 1. I wonder what a potential witchee would think about being bombarded with PUMPKINS in various formats. Because my current obsession just may last long enough to be of use in spoiling.....but I know wouldn't be appreciated by everyone. Would you appreciate it?!? 2. I currently have a CSA and my significant other is perpetually out of town for work, so I've been doing a lot of canning and baking with my vegetables. How do people feel about canned good (pickles, salsa, etc) and vegetal baked goods (squash bread, zucchini bread). 3. Trading Post wants? 4. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. 5. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? 6. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? 7. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? 8. What culture or country (doesn’t have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? 9. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? 10. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? 11. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? 12. DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? 13. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? 14. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? 15. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. 16. Anybody interested in something from RCCC, whether it's con-exclusive merch or from a particularexhibitor or artist? 17. How important to you is regular contact / chatter with your witch? 18. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? 19. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? 20. What’s a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you haven’t had time to address it? 21. How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? i.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin… 22. Are you superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? 23. For the vegetarians and vegans: How do you feel about things (say, marshmallows or gummy candy) made with vegan gelatin or other typically-animal-derived-but-not-in-this-instance products? 24. Ok, so we've covered pumpkin. How do you feel about the other fall classic – apples? 25. Do you have any fabric or skin-contact aversions? 26. How do you feel about Christmas/Yule ornaments? 27. How do you feel about Hello Kitty, and Hello Kitty accessories (including mugs, cups, etc)? 28. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? 29. Do you enjoy poetry? Who are your favorite poets and what type of subject matter do you like? 30. Would you enjoy receiving something related to a favorite Disney character? 31. How do you feel about cute things as decorations or accessories? (Example: Would you enjoy this stationery - or do you prefer elegant/creepy/neutral stuff?) 32. What is something you'd really like to recieve from your witch? Please be as specific as possible - no, "Oh whatever she thinks is fine!" 33. Go to your music source of choice - on random or shuffle setting if possible - & share with us the 10 most recent songs/artists. 34. Tarot cards, rune stones and/or other divination tools yay or nay? 35. Do you have a Celeb crush? or someone who you just can't get enough of....other than your SO 36. Glitter? are you okay with it, or hate it like the plague? 37. If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would it be? 38. If you had to pick one or two quotes to live by, what would it be and why? 39. Do you prefer physical books? CD books? eBooks? If eBooks do you have preferred format, kindle/nook/kobo/PDF/ePub/ect? eAudio? 40. Smut! Yes or no? If yes, what kink, er, kind? 41. Ebooks! Yes or no? 42. If you were to get a custom bottle from House of Gloi made for you what notes would create your perfect blend? 43. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? 44. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? 45. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? 46. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? 47. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? 48. Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? 49. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. 50. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? 51. Let's talk nail polish. What colors do you love? Hate? Which brands are you dying to try? Have you ever used indies? Do you like glitter? Any textures to avoid (glitter, sand, etc)? 52. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? 53. I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? 54. Are there any GC scents that you know you love, but for whatever reason, keep putting off buying bottles of? 55. I know not everyone likes Lush products, but if you do, which Lush items would you like to get from your Witch? 56. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. 57. If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? 58. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? 59. Zombies, yes or no? 60. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? 61. Do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? 62. Anyone have any Paintbox Soapworks loves? 63. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? 64. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. 65. Sock Dreams, yay or nay? 66. Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? 67. Is your Amazon WL up-to-date? 68. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? 69. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? 70. I know we already had a question about needed kitchen accessories, but what about spices? 71. Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? 72. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being "gimme that ghost pepper!" and 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" Where is your heat tolerance? 73. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? 74. Do you need or want any cosy footwear, like fluffy slippers, or slipper socks etc? 75. What do you most look forward to each Fall? 76. What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you like a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? 77. Are there any beauty accessories you need or would like? For example make-up brushes, facial brushes or eyelash curlers. 78. Would you be disappointed to get one big box, or would you prefer a bunch of little ones? And would you be disappointed if your witch actually had it together early and sent it to you sooner than later? 79. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? 80. Do you like M&Ms? 81. How about wax melts? 82. Would you like a subscription for Spotify? 83. What scents from the Lillith update would you like to try? 84. Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? 85. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? Lip balms? Yay or nay? 86. Is there anything you would like from Salem MA (mugs, keychains, postcards, etc.or witchy supplies like incense, candles, books)? 87. Would you be interested in any of the items in LisaNut's etsy shop? 88. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? 89. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? 90. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? 91. Is there anything special coming up in your life? 92. Which one scent would you want from each of the following updates: Metamorphosis, Lilith and GC? 93. Are you interested in anything from NYCC? 94. Would something from the Tokyo Game Show (e.g. postcards, fans) possibly interest you? 95. Would you enjoy any of these couple rings? Or anything from the same store's Halloween collection? 96. If you imbibe at all ... preference between: wine/beer/cocktails and then glassware and/or bar-ware? cocktail gadgetry? Books on the subject/recipes? would you want sample bottles of local/regional/small batch craft spirits if they were home decanted and labeled? 97. Would you like some chai, lemon, rose water or other flavored sugar cubes? 98. Jamberry nail wraps? 99. If you had to choose one currently available book (used-but-obtainable counts if you do used) costing $20 or under for your Witch to buy for you, what would it be? 100. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox you would like? 101. Do you want anything from the Fatherhood update at the Post? 102. Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? 103. If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? 104. What are you interested in from the NYCC exclusive list? 105. Most anticipated "Weenie blends? 106. Caffeine or no? And is this a health or preference? 107. Are you interested in anything from the MAC Rocky Horror or the e.l.f. Disney Princess make up collections? 108. I pass this shop every day, If you were my witchee would you like a custom chocolate bar? What would you choose? Plain, white or milk and with what? 109. Would you like to try chocolate covered Turkish Delight or flower flavoured things (Rose and Violet chocolates)? 110. For those of you who like Fantasy or play Dungeons and Dragons... would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? If so, what gender, race and class? Any preferences for a theme, color scheme, preferred weapons/armor, etc? Specific character description you would want me to try to hit? 111. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? 112. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? 113. Do you like incense? Or are you more of a fan of essential oil aromatherapy/fragrance oils a la Yankee Candle/B&BW? Or all of the above? What scents do you prefer for those kinds of things? Nag champa? Lemongrass EO for the house? PUMPKIN SPICE EERYTHANG. What companies do you like specifically (if any) - links? 114. Trading Post Weenies are up!! What's everyone interested in? 115. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? 116. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? 117. Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? 118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? 119. Is there anything from my shop that you might like, past or present? 120. What are 6 GC scents & 6 others that you would be interested in as imps? 121. Lush just released holiday stuffs. Any interest? 122. Any chocolate loving witches want something from this place?

girasol

September 8, 2014

MeiLin's Blog

Mei's SW '14 blog

Here are my answers to SW '14 questions! Pumpkin: no to most perfumes (except pumpkin chai--love chai anything), yes to everything else including edibles. BPTP: hair gloss! Maybe candles. No room sprays. Bath oil is good but I use it as perfume. Amazon wish list (which has other stores' stuff as well): http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1AM6H9YW9XL5Y Ketchup! I will double post both here and on the forum. What direct sellers do you not like and would prefer not to get things from? And also feel free to list any retail brands you really don't like. I'm fine with whatever. I try to avoid SLS in shampoos because they literally make my scalp bleed. I have rosacea, so that limits skin cream things, too. And yes, I do try to go with smaller producers than big companies, but again, I'm not that totally picky. How about y'alls coffee and tea preferences? I've wanted to try more Adagio teas. I love jasmine and Japanese green and oolongs. I HATE HIBISCUS IN TEA. HATE. IT. Really hate it. I wrote bitchy letters to Celestial Seasonings when Mo sold them to the food conglomerates, who promptly changed all the formulations and put hibiscus in them. (They sent me tea samples...with hibiscus as the number one ingredient in them.) Also stevia. Really hate stevia, and teas which rely on cinnamon for sweetness. Market spice tea--the orange with all the cinnamon that has that cloying sweetness? aagh. Having said all that, I really love tea. I love coffee, too. We use an Aeropress here, and a burr grinder--the old-fashioned ones you crank by hand. Srsly. I'M IN PORTLAND DON'T JUDGE. I also love chai and cocoa. Do you cook? Would kitchen accessories make you happy? Yes! I love to cook, but I really have most of what I need. My girls and I like bento box things. How do people feel about creative endeavours? Would you like to receive one? Or supplies to make your own? What do you like? Drawings, stories, poems? I love all creative endeavors, my own and others', and would love any kind of that thing. I would not mind embroidery floss in unusual colors. Ooh--if anyone hand-dyes things? Hand-dyed embroidery floss. Oh gods. Otherwise, I'm pretty craft-supplied. What culture or country (doesnt have to be modern) do you feel an innate connection with? What about it makes it special to you? British Isles--Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, Cornwall, York. Deep. It's a genetic thing, I think. All time periods, and not just Celtic but also Anglo-Saxon, as in the tribes. France, too, for similar reasons. I am beginning to love Korea. The food (kimchi! roasted seasoned seaweed!), the movies (The Good, the Bad and the Weird! Castaway on the Moon! ATTACK THE GAS STATION 2!!), even KPop. I've been meaning to watch some Korean TV dramas, my friends say they are amazing. They are an amazing people, creative survivors. They need to be kinder to one another, but don't we all. I also adore the Japanese; they are at the same time the wackiest and most sophisticated people on earth. It boggles the mind. Is there any sort of art commission you would like: cartoony, pin-up, fantasy, realistic, etc? If so, what subject would you like drawn (a picture of you, a character, a loved one or pet)? Boy, it would be tough, but art of my characters. Tough, because I'm still not widely read. I say, "still," because I have hope. What do you find yourself doing for fun in your free time? What are your main hobbies and interests? I spend too much time on the internet. For fun I read, embroider (embroidering all the things right now), make jam and pickles, garden, spin, knit. Table-top gaming? If yes, what kind, edition, etc? Gaming accessories you long for? I play a little D&D. I've got plenty of dice etc. None of my family like to game, and I don't really have time to. Maybe in my old age. Oh! We love playing a silly card game called Nertz. For that you need a whole lot of standard card decks with differently designed backs. So card decks with easy-to-read pips/fronts and unusual distinctive backs are very welcome. We have the standard Bicycle-type backs; we need weird ones. (Learn how to play Nertz. It's hella fun.) DVD movies or games that you wish would magically appear in your hands? Can they be used, through Amazon? I'm not a gamer, though I fiddle around in Second Life from time to time (my user name there is where I got my pen name--yes, lame). I don't like to own physical copies of movies apart from Ghibli and MST3K, but a friend is giving me all the MST, so don't do that. I can use Amazon and also iTunes. I never mind used anything. What kind of snacks or candy from other countries/states would you like to try? I don't know! As long as it's GF, I'm game. Do you have a favorite internet meme, character or pop culture fandom? I am ALL about Agents of SHIELD. Actually I'm all about Marvel in general, though I rarely read actual comics any more. I steal my oldest daughter's. I love Matt Fraction's Hawkeye comics and Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel. (They live here. We are blessed.) I love Puppycat from Bee and Puppycat. I also love Studio Ghibli anything. My Neighbor Totoro is a very special film to our family; when I got sick, my daughters were about that age, and when they visited me in hospital my youngest quoted dialog from the hospital visit scene. (She was only five. Her middle name is Mei.) But I love love love all Ghibli. Oh! And Thrilling Adventure Hour!! (Bagropa!) I was really into Night Vale, but it's kind of worn off a little. Do you have a Facebook profile (or other social media) that you are comfortable linking to aid your witch in stalking? Please note whether you are willing to add BPALers as friends. I'm always willing to befriend BPALs, because BPALs are the best pals. I'm @meilinmiranda on twitter and MeiLin Miranda on FB. Sometimes I am NightValeNet on tumblr, but only when I'm roleplaying; I am Night Vale's cable and internet provider. Chatty witches who want to get to know you or not? Yes on chatty! I had a witchee who didn't like me or what I did for her or maybe the level of contact, and it hurt. Do you like puzzles/riddles/treasure hunts and that sort of thing? Eh. I don't hate them, but it's not my thing. If you were to receive music, would you want a physical CD or digital versions? Digital. I got rid of almost all my CDs a long time ago. If it's something cool that doesn't come in another format, CDs are fine, though. Whats a current problem/annoyance you have that could be remedied but you havent had time to address it? Besides organizing/cleaning my entire house...? How do you feel about having some sort of trinket to carry around for good luck/wishes? I.e. a small figurine, symbol, card, coin I am very, very into that sort of thing, to carry around, to put on my altar (I'm pagan), whatever. I have to remind myself that the only good it does is to set my mind on positivity, but I am very superstitious in general. I touch/knock wood a lot. Which gives me a question! Are YOU superstitious about anything? Any things you can't have in your house for that reason--bad associations? My answer: I can't have any Mary Engelbreit stuff in my house, or even stuff that looks like hers. Long story, very bad juju. Do you like apple? APPLE!! ALL THE APPLE!! I love apple everything. It's one of my favorite flavors (which is good because I can't drink beer and cider has become a HUGE thing in PDX) and favorite smells. Rose Red and Poisoned Apple are two fave BPALs because of this (I have tons of both). I also think apples are beautiful as objects. Pomegranates, too--I'm big with pomegranates as object/motif/symbol, and I love fresh ones, but not pomegranate smells/tastes otherwise. Fabric: I am not good with 100% polyester, not because I'm a snob but because it pills so badly, and I always feel clammy when I wear it. Some blends work well but it depends on the application. I can't imagine anyone giving me anything big enough to wear, anyway. As to RCCC: you can't bring me anything from there because I will physically be there. My daughters will be tabling in Artists Alley. Hello Kitty: Nah, nah--Batz Maru! Poetry: Truthfully, I am not as poetry-literate as I wish I were. I like Whitman, and a good acquaintance of mine (Charles Muñoz) is an amazing poet. I would like to know more about poetry, especially the greats. Disney: Not really a Disney gal. Cutesy: Dude, I'm 53. I don't like creepy, either, though. Really don't do creepy. What I'd really like to receive: I am sincere when I say "something from the heart." Something that shows my witch was paying attention and that means something to her as well as to me. That would be awesome. I have a bracelet from my last witch stellans that meets that description and I always feel warm and fuzzy when I wear it. If you had a week free where you could learn anything, with no financial restrictions, what would you want to study? Probably weaving. I've never had a good class including dressing a big loom. I'd love to learn 4-heddle. All I have is a rigid heddle. Some day I hope to at least have access to a multiple-heddle loom and classes on how to use it. A list of my last ten favorites on Pandora: --Tribalistas by Tribalistas --Simple and Clean by Utada --a whole bunch of Viennese waltzes (I was writing a ballroom scene) --Creep by Radiohead --Girl You Have No Faith in Medicine by the White Stripes --Souvenir by Django Reinhardt --Jumping Jive by Cab Calloway --Love Again by Pentatonix --Tightrope by Janelle Monäe --La Femme d'Argent by Air Divination, yay or nay? Yay for divination! I collect tarot cards. Celeb crush? No celeb crush. OK, maybe Clark Gregg. Smart is sexy, Scully. Glitter, yay or nay? No glitter--it gets everywhere--but yes shimmer! Q: If there was another time period other than now that described your style/aesthetics, what would itbe? Victorian, hands-down. Also Regency. Quotes to live by: Let it go, this too shall pass. -- OK Go (I watch that video every time I begin to despair. It always makes me smile and cry at the same time.) Don't be a dick. -- Wil Wheaton Many, many more favorite quotes So much ketchup I'm competing with Heinz. If your witch were to take a photograph (or paint or whatever) of something just for you, what would it be? Landscape? Flower? Critter? Something to illustrate a favorite quote? Something to illustrate a favorite quote, I think. My witch can ask me for quotes, I gots lots of faves. Ok, is my witchee as obsessed with sock dreams as I am? I live in Portland, aka Home of Sock Dreams, and I adore their socks. No1 Daughter collects Sock It To Me. My main problem is I have thick ankles and calves. Some of their socks fit me, but you'd need to ask them about hyooge calf sizes. I think they have them marked on the site. I also have to wear support hose, but I can always wear those underneath! And I have sock garters. What is your favorite Halloween animal or other symbol/decoration? Dia de los Muertos and various pagan nonsense. How do you feel about profanity and off-color humor? I curse like whoa. Most off-color humor is okay but I really don't like gross-out. Like, REALLY don't like gross-out. I make hairsticks...would you like/use them? I have just-below-the-shoulder hair. I love hairsticks and use them but a lot of the time they don't work. Short ones work as shawl pins, though! Fork styles work pretty well in my hair. I like the ones with danglies. New Question! Does anyone here LARP? If so, what kind of LARP? And what kind of character do you play? No LARPing. Makeup, especially of the indie variety. Nail polish, nail wraps, eyeshadow, lipstick/gloss, etc. Y/N? Specific preferences (color, finish, product, brand, etc.)? Lip gloss palettes. I don't wear much eye makeup at all, like, maybe mascara on special occasions. I like reds and browns. My skin tone is warm. Pinks and corals wash me out and I don't think they're age-appropriate (for me--I'm not a frump, but I don't like dressing like I think I'm my daughter). LOVE LOVE LOVE nail polish and wraps. I like all kinds of polish but especially Zoya (I'm wearing Zoya Brooklyn right now). I like full coverage, prefer foils and shimmers over creams but like creams too, I like mattes (I'm out of matte top coat), and glitters make me nuts. They're so hard to get off!! Colors: Not fond of most pink or coral creams; I do like some, but I'm really stupid picky about them. Otherwise I love them all--browns, oranges, blues, greens, silvers, golds, purples, reds, grays, yellows, all teh colorz including some really weird unclassifiables that might be brown, might be gray, might be green, might be purple--you just can't tell, but it's all there in the shimmer. If you want to know what I have (I have a lot), ask a Nacho to ask me, or send me an anonymous email. I'm very interested in indies. I have no holographics at all, and I'd like some. I haven't had much luck with wraps but I'm always game. I like nail stickers and gems, too. I have a Konad system but I haven't had much luck. No1 Daughter is good at it, and I may hit her up soon for some nail art. Would you completely freak out if I sent you a chocolate covered scorpion or some other food oddity? This includes things like 'bacon powder' from thinkgeek.com. Er, well, wouldn't really care for it. This has kind of been covered, but, are you ok with receiving canned jam (from a veteran jammer!) and if so, what flavors would you like and not like? Yes, I'm fine with it. I love jam. I especially love plum, cherry, blackberry and apricot (I like sweet/sour), but really, I just love jam and butters. Oh wait, not big on grape. I make little monster plushes, from felt and yarn and buttons. How do you feel about getting a special Halloween plushie? Well, I'm actually trying to get rid of stuff like that...I'm already working on not leaving my daughters huge amounts of stuff to deal with. (A mentor just went to an assisted living place and I helped her daughter muck their apartment out--she made me promise not to leave my girls with the mess she was left with. I mean, wow. I took home three minivan-loads of spinning fiber, yarn and tools that would otherwise have gone to the landfill because she was overwhelmed.) I'm in Japan, anything specific you might want from the land of the rising sun? I LOVE ALL THE JAPAN. If you could send weird Pockies for No2 Daughter, that would be awesome. I can't eat them, but she is a massive anime geek (and just loves sweets, let's face it). I love Totoro anything (OK, I would make exception for a Totoro plushie), Polar Bear Cafe and Mainichi Kaasan stuff (LOVE those shows), Japanese incense, hard candies, fans, office supply stuff except for the kawaii erasers which don't really work and I don't really use, textiles...look, just pack up the entire country and send it. Also a question for the round: Soooooo I seem to have more airline miles than money right now no idea how that happened. Is there anywhere (in the US) that you are dying to get away to? Also when would you be able to get away. Would this even be something you were interested in? If so, go look at the Southwest sale for routes and dates and times. That's extremely generous! I hate to fly, though! If you can transfer the miles to Amtrak, we've got a deal! New question: If you are ok with receiving t-shirts, what size are you, do you prefer tissue tees, normal crew tees, babydoll etc? Babydolls never fit. I like longer sleeves I can alter to 3/4 (but shorter ones are ok--just no cap sleeves), and I have much, much boobage so 2x is the deal. I also have a low bust, so anything with an empire seam ends up around my shoulders. THINKGEEK! Who loves it - do you have a wishlist on there?? What are some things you are jonesing for on there for under $20? Love ThinkGeek, don't have a wish list. A lot of what they carry are tchotchkes, though, and like I said, tryin' to get rid of the tchotchkes. Zombies, yes or no? NO. Not just NO but HELL NO. I despise zombies. Not really a monster/horror person at all. Would you like arm warmers/fingerless gloves? If so, what length? just beyond the wrist, almost to the elbow, full sleeves? YES. I am a large person (with medium hands and small wrists), so unless you find really stretchy to-the-elbow, just beyond the wrist is good. I also like wrist warmers. It's amazing how just warming (or cooling) your pulses can help. How would you feel if your witch or a minion of your witch showed up in person at your house with goodies? Thrilled? Annoyed? Completely creeped out? If it were arranged beforehand that'd be fine. Actually it'd be awesome. Do you have a ravelry account? Tell me about your yarn obsessions. I do! MeiLin. Feel free to friend me, folks! My yarn obsessions. Well, since I inherited most of my mentor's stash, I'm not allowed to buy more. if I have an obsession, it's with long-variegated yarns like Noro. I also love odd balls and remnants, which I *am* allowed to have. I do a lot of "scrap" knitting projects. I am also allowed to acquire custom-dyed and/or handspun yarns, I am a protein fiber person--camelids, wool and silk, blended and alone. Paintbox has a discount code! SWITCH10 is 10% off! Anyone have any paintbox loves? Heard of but never experienced. Question: do you feel a particular affinity for a specific animal/s? Besides Totoros? Knitted items like scarves, shawls, dishclothes....yay or nay? Favorite fibers? Favorite colors? Love them. I am a knitter myself, so always love to get things from others. I like all fibers except acrylic, though anything meant to stretch like a hat I'd prefer not to have in a bast fiber (plant-based--cotton etc). This wont apply to most of you, but I'm having a hard time contacting my witchee. If you were to receive handmade caramels, would it matter if they were made with raw cream (unpasteurized)? Considering cream gets heated pretty thoroughly in the making, no, but if it's from a reputable, clean raw dairy I wouldn't have a problem even if it weren't. Raw milk is magic. Would you enjoy getting a sampling of quality incense taken from various sources? Are there types of incense you know you don't like? Would you want a burner for loose incense and a few charcoals to get you started with that, or would you rather stick to simpler types? I love that kind of incense, though I have to wait till I'm alone in the house to burn it. Yeah, the perfume-on-a-stick kind is yucky. I used to burn incense with charcoal but it's been a long time and I don't have the "kit" any more. The other kinds are easier/preferable, to be sure, but if something special is in the wind, so to speak... Spices: I could use good quality cardamom pods and cinnamon--actually anything needed to make chai spice and garam masala Would you like handmade stationary or cards? How about a quill pen? I would love a quill pen! Maple candy? OMG IT'S MY FAVORITE. What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? I have a sad love of peanut butter cups, candy corn and mallowcremes, especially the assorted ones but even the pumpkins. The real ones made with honey (I think it's Brach's). What gadgets do you use in your everyday life and would you life a cool case for them - with your favourite fandom or artwork or saying? Hm. I'm about to get a new-to-me iPhone. Not sure which one, though! Not the 6. Prolly a 5. Stores are putting out their halloween PJs and undies! Would you be happy to get any in a package? And if so, what size? For PJ pants, do you like cotton or flannel? I'm a big girl, so finding something for me would be awkward, I'm sure (22-24 womens). I love PJs, though I don't sleep in them; I use them as loungewear. I'm a writer, so sometimes they turn out to be daywear. No undies, please. I do! They're not my absolute all-time favorite, but I do like them. I like the dark chocolate ones and the peanut butter ones; weird ones i'd be careful about gluten. Eh, kinda meh. Meh on scented candles, too. They often give me a headache. Artificial scents usually do. I already subscribe to Pandora and I get Amazon free via Prime. New Question! Would you be interested in receiving a box of sugar cube skulls? So cute but I would eat them. I will say that there's something about regular old sugar cubes piled in a bowl that make me unutterably happy. Who knows why, I sure don't. Brown sugar cubes, white sugar cubes, those wonderful lump sugar "cubes" that come in both brown and white...I have no explanation.. What do you most look forward to each Fall? Apples and fresh cider. Changing leaves. Cool nights. Sweaters. Fires in the fire pit. The first fire in our pellet stove, and the first wood smoke from our neighbors' chimneys. School supplies. The return of soup and congee to my cooking. Mellocremes. The return to my bedroom upstairs for work, since it's no longer stifling hot. Skin care routine? Fave cleanser? Toner? Moisturizer? What about body lotions? Any particular brand or scent? I don't really have a skin care routine. Dr. Bronner, salux cloth, Complex 15, biore strips. I should do better but I don't know how! My face is dry, and I have rosacea. I should probably be masquing. Body lotions, I have a love/hate. The commercial ones all seem to leave me drier than before. I usually end up with coconut oil. If you know a good, more natural lotion for aging dry skin, dear witch, go for it. I like most scents, really--check my notes list, Lip balms? Yay or nay? Oh gods yay. I am sadly addicted since youth. My lips have always been dry. Burt's Bees is my favorite, but anything--lip balm, furniture wax, whatever--beeswax-smelling is always my favorite. Again, the more natural ones seem to do better on me. Official Lilith thing: I did get decants, or at least signed up. I did not get decants of Om Gam, Mermaid or Pink Surprise Cake, despite curiosity, because monies. So if you get them and they don't work on you, dear witch, send them along. ancilla, on 17 Sept 2014 - 08:26 AM, said: Mmm...no. I don't really see Salem as a place to celebrate. That's just me, no judgment, seriously. LisaNut, on 17 Sept 2014 - 08:26 AM, said: I am so overwhelmed with scarves and hats and shawls, srsly. They're the major thing I knit. Spiders (as in cute knit kind) yes or no? Daughters are terrified of them, so no. Pillows (the mostly decorative type)? Depends? Not tchotchke type ones. If they were actually pillows, like good-sized couch pillows, then yes. Any kind of bags - big, small, medium, purse, grocery, etc? I adore bags. LisaNut, on 17 Sept 2014 - 10:27 AM, said: 20th wedding anniversary on the 13th of October. QUESTION! On a whim I have decided to go to the Tokyo Game Show this weekend. There will presumably be lots of silly free swag like postcards and stupid fans. Would something like that possibly interest you, witchee mine? ALL THE JAPAN. I'm not a big gamer, though, so...will they have anime/manga, or anime-related game stuff? The girls do love Sonic, Mario and Zelda. Ha! The flyboy/your worshipfulness ones are hilarious and the hubs LOVES Star Wars; if we were to get a ring set, that would be the one. Imma crochet him a Death Star for Yule. Last year he got a Death Star ice cube mold. His handle is velvetackbar, because we have a black velvet painting of Admiral Ackbar above our wood stove. Yes. We do. The Halloween stuff...eh. The things I liked best were the bracelets. A custom cuff with a Switch Witch slogan or a fave quote would be cool. We love regional weird/unusual/interesting stuff, though we've found a large amount of it is actually made in a factory in Nebraska (I think it's Nebraska). Anyway, I'm not kidding; people are calling it artisinal and it's actually made in a huge factory and bottled to look artisinal. I don't mind home decanting. We live in the heart of the local craft spirits community, in fact, right now I'm sipping on a perfect Bloody Mary made with Vinn Baijiu, a sort of Chinese vodka made by an ethnically Chinese family from Vietnam. PERFECT Bloody Mary, I'm telling you! We can't drink beer, but we love cider (not the super sweet fruit ones), wine (zinfandel!) and booze. I like dark liquors--bourbon, dark rum, whiskeys. Himself likes traditional "working man" spirits--grappa, baijiu, slivovitz. Edit: As for cocktail/wine/etc accessories and books, a cocktail strainer would be nice. The hubs informs me we have plenty of books. We could use some wine glasses or high balls. lorizav, on 19 Sept 2014 - 7:53 PM, said: EEEE SUGAR CUBES yes. I love sugar cubes with an irrational...love, I dunno, they make me happy, and flavored sugar cubes sound amazing. Oh wow. I think I need more Tiffany Aching Terry Pratchett, is what I need, or perhaps the book of Louisa May Alcott's pennydreadfuls... Dearest witch, I updated my etsy list, which is hard to find since it's under my real name, whatever that is: https://www.etsy.com/people/LynnS/favorites You may note a whole lot of Sihaya earring wardrobes, which is what I finally figured out was the "thing over $10 you wouldn't buy yourself but want." BPTP Fatherhood series: All of them. Seriously. All. of. them. I got decants of most. Oh, I had a bit of a question too: Street art! Into it? Not into it? Meh? I love murals, if that counts. Are there five things under $25 at Birchbox Oh good gods, my dears, there isn't enough time to go through all that... If you could only pick one note that you love (e.g. Vanilla, Orange, Lavender, Rose) & you could only wear/have perfume, etc in that note, what would it be? WHAT KIND OF HORRIBLE PERSON ARE YOU TO MAKE ME CHOOSE *ONE*? I think I'd have to go with vanilla. Or lavender. Or lavender vanilla--where's my bottle of TKO?? (I've lost it. ) Would you be interested in a custom painted miniature? Sure! My character, Maira Myrthytrin, is a half-elf wizard with a badass little viper named Fith as her familiar. She has blue eyes, long very pale blonde hair in a braid, and gold hoops in her ears. She wears leathers, not robes, and her main weapon besides magic is a light crossbow. I know a lot of people here are very passionate about different causes. Are there any local or national charities that are close to your heart that you know would appreciate a donation in your name? Anything involving hunger or health care. Examples: Doctors Without Borders; Heifer International; the Oregon Food Bank. I have two partial (Backup) bottles of some scents on your wishlist, Witchee. However, the labels aren't perfect, due to a tragic imp explosion. Would you still be ok with getting them? Oh heck yeah! As long as they're legible or re-stickered, I'm good. My mom has crocheted a bunch of little witch hats, would this be something you are interested in? Sure! I could put it seasonally on my altar's little goddess figure. Are you interested in anything from my mom's Etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/twinklespins I love her bags! OMG, the Layena bag and the white rabbit bag! Are you interested in dried honey crisp apples or italian prunes? What's the shipping on 325 lbs? I'll send some money to help. 118. Do you need any travel mugs, coffee mugs, tea makers, rock sugar, coffee or tea syrups, etc? Good on travel mugs/coffee mugs/tea pots. I love rock sugar. I just realized, too, that I'm out of "blooming" tea. I have the little glass teapot but no more teas. I love Monin syrup but I never get any; No2 Daughter uses it all before I get so much as a sniff. 119. Is there anything from my shop that you might like, past or present? cyrenemyst, your things are beautiful! 120. What are 6 GC scents & 6 others that you would be interested in as imps? Oh good heavens, too much. 121. Lush just released holiday stuffs. Any interest? Oh gosh, so cute! I have never done the Lush thing, so sure! 122. Any chocolate loving witches want something from this place? The spice bar or blackberry ginger bar, mayhap.

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September 8, 2014

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