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Ketchup 2012 9/20- 9/30

9/30   Do you want anything from Arcana's fall update?   Yes!!! Not sure which are in the update, but I would love to try any of these perfumes: Inclement, Infamy, Quim, Bonfires at Dusk, Ambrosia, Claws and Teeth, Darkling, Herne, Holy Terror, Mutiny, Reign in Hell, Spirit and Shadow, Sturm and Drang, Moonflower's Bliss, Sweet Trade         9/29   Would anyone like a witch pendant? Not sure I know what that it is unless that is a literal description of something. I probably would not mind a Halloween necklace with a witch on it.     What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)?   Am always intrigued by Moonalisa; would like to try some of her perfumes.     If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? I do like necklaces. Simple, natural things or abstract things are good; I have a few things on my etsy wishlist.     9/27     Gardening? Yes! Zone 4.   Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? Yes! I’m waiting on decants, but missed the following:   Black Pumpkin Floss Any and all of the candles!   Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? Yes, but I would not expect my switch witch to purchase it for me, either!   Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I think not; I wear contacts and suspect they might cause some problems.   9/26   Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... I would love to try almost anything from Haunt.     Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? Yes, especially Jack-O and Autumn Gala.   Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? I think I have enough Lunacy shirts for now…   9/25   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? I like to go to bed early with a good book and a beer!   Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday I don’t plan to buy it, but am interested in reading it.   favorite and least favorite baked goods? I do like cookies a lot! And sourdough bread and things like zucchini bread. And brownies. I’m not sure there are any baked goods that I do NOT like?   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Depends on the cut; between a L and XL usually, but I prefer too big over too tight.     I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? I honestly don’t use jam or jelly ☹   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Only if they also smelled or tasted fabulous.   9/24 Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Yes, I would love to try some of her things. I’ve added a bunch of things to my etsy wishlist from her shop.   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there?   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Nocturne Alchemy’s Scary Cat   are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? I am interested in trying Smell Bent’s Disco Nap or Walk of Shame     9/23 Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube, definitely.   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Not especially.   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Yes; titles on my Amazon book wish list would be reasonable choices.   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Sure.   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Maybe a flash drive.   Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Would love them.   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Would love them.   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) I don’t subscribe to any, but always like getting samples.     do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? No problem with them.   People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? No rodent pets here.       9/21   My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Meh.   I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com.   My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Not really into designer things.   Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting?   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? I play a lot of Angry Birds and WordWelder lately on my phone in the car. My husband and I have a long daily commute together…   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Not sure I have any?

wendyb1063

wendyb1063

 

what have i not used... oh, i know! vinegar!

----note: I now want ALL THE THINGS scented The Queen is Dead, thanks to you, my dear witch. or if someone could find a perfume to match - that would be loverly.   --- What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)?   Moona Lisa, Haunt, Universal Voodoo, Arcana --- If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict?   Celtic knotwork (esp. from the Book of Kells), bats, Calico Jack’s standard (the skull and crossed sabres), cameos (esp. black or blue ones), cherries, keys (esp. skeleton keys) --- Arcana update - interested?   Edict of Worms, Guy Fawkes, Haint, Goat God, Skeleton Key, Song of Songs: Honey and Milk (soap), Zombie’s Cucumber all sound great. --- Halloween updates:   ---Cobwebs and Turnip Torch soaps ---Haunt – Cask lust (!), Salem series, The Collector’s Cabinet, Cloak, Winchester (!), Rising(!), Burying Tree, Watcher(!). soaps or scrubs would be awesome. --- If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own?   hrm… i still want to try Aunt Rosie’s Cephalopod Bath, but the only ones that seem appealing are Badgers, Greene Street, and Hattie Taylor’s. --- What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection?   I’m liking oogie boogie, the pumpkin king, and this is halloween. That lip gloss looks about like a color I’m looking for. I also really like most of the Tributes collection and the Battletoads lipgloss.

sarielswish

sarielswish

 

Switch Witch Fall 2012 Questions September 21-October 3

Questions and answers from September 21-October 3, 2012   9/21   My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Meh. Never got into them as a kid, so there’s no nostalgia factor with them for me.   I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. 1 Already mentioned earlier, but the Human Target Season 1 DVD set. 2 3 4 5 I've bought a lot of little things recently that would probably have been on this list otherwise, so I'll have to think about this some more and come back to this question later.   My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I’m sorry, but I’m really not a designer brand person at all. Style and I are pretty much strangers to each other.   Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I already joined a decant circle to get the ones I was interested in.   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Read fanfiction: Pet Shop of Horrors (D/Leon); Black Butler (Sebastian/Grell); Hellsing (Alucard/Integra); Real Ghostbusters (esp. Egon/Janine shippy stuff, but all of it, really); Supernatural (Dean/Jo); and the occasional Ouran High School Host Club (primarily Mori/Haruhi). I also check out nail polish blogs (especially Scrangie’s); AbsolutePunk.net; and melithiel’s ongoing translation of Toshokan Kakumei (http://toshosen-tsl.livejournal.com/) daily. (Someday I’ve really got to print out the first three volumes of the series that she’s already completed so that I have actual physical copies!)   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? See the previous question! Most of the characters I like to see shipped are my favourite characters, but in terms of absolute favourites among those listed above, I would have to say I love Grell, Janine, and Mori the best. And since I'm sort of obsessed with Human Target right now, I'll add that my favourite character from that is definitely Guerrero!   9/23   Lip balm - tube or tin? Tube, unless the tin has some super fabulous flavor that I just can’t resist (Vintage Sister sour cherry, I’m looking at you! Why aren’t you still available?!? )   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I already have a ton of journals that I don’t use very often, and I never use sketchbooks, but any other pretty paper goods would be great! (Heck, even another journal would be great. I don’t seem to ever use them, but if I see one I really like, I just can’t resist buying it!)   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No, thank you.   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Sure!   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I don’t technically need one, but a flash drive might definitely come in handy for backing up some of the stories and things that I’ve downloaded.   Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Sure!   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? I’m sure that I could find a use if I got one!   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) No. I got a gift subscription to Birchbox last year from my cousin, but it didn’t really suit me and I didn’t renew when the subscription ended. I’ve been toying with the idea of subscribing to one of the “green”/eco-friendly ones, though, like Eco-Emi, Conscious Box, or Green Grab Bag. I’d be happy to receive some fun samples!   do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? I don’t have a problem with nudes, but I wouldn’t display them anywhere.   People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? Hammocks for rodents sounds super cute! If my gerbils were still around, I’d totally want to get a hammock for them! But sadly, they are not, so I have no use for a rodent hammock or toys.   9/24   Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? I haven’t even looked. But if you have a favourite that you’d like to share, my Witch, then I’d be happy to give it a try!   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Again, I haven’t even looked. If I do and I find something of interest, I’ll update.   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? As I mentioned before, right now I’m having difficulty finding the Richard Scarry Worterbuch from the right year in the right condition. Other than that, right now I’d like to see season 2 of Human Target, but it’s not out on DVD yet and neither Amazon nor iTunes seems to have it available to download.   are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? I can’t think of any that I’m desperately wanting to try, but Long Winter Soap Co. has some tempting sounding lip balms, like toffee, chai, and white chocolate. There should also be a couple of things from other e-tailers listed in my Etsy favourites.   9/25   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? I usually sleep, especially if I’m not feeling good. If it’s just a case of life not going my way, I might instead/also treat myself to more than usual amounts of junk food and do some online shopping.   Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday Not me. I have utterly no interest in any of her stuff.   favorite and least favorite baked goods? Favourites are cookies (especially Snickerdoodles, plain oatmeal, molasses, chocolate chip, and sugar) and cake (especially red velvet and chocolate, but yellow and white are good too). I love chocolate peanut butter pie, but I don’t think you actually have to bake that, so it’s not exactly baked goods. Least favourite are anything with fruit or vegetables, pretty much. No fruit pies, carrot cakes, lemon bars, oatmeal raisin cookies, or anything else with fruit or veggies in it.   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Depending on the t-shirt, mostly large or extra large in standard sizes. In BPTP babydolls, XL. In Sick on Sick (American Apparel) babydolls, XXL.   I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? No, thank you. I hardly ever use jellies or jams – maybe once or twice a year at most.   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Sure, I guess. Aside from headaches and cuts, scratches, & bruises, though, I don’t really have much cause to use any remedies.   Owls? Yes, please!   9/26   Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... Sadly, I didn’t see much that I was interested in this time. I was hoping to scoop up a few bars of Corsair soap, but it wasn’t listed. Maybe the Batty lip lust, just for the name. I’ll probably be hanging around when the store opens to grab anything that catches my eye, though, so don’t worry about needing to pick up anything for me when you’re shopping.   Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? No. I don’t use Villainness’ Whippeds and I have a ton of Smooches already, and I’ll most likely be switching to Smacks instead of Smooches from now on, because I like them better. Scent-wise, I like Byzantium, Jai Mahal, and Ginger Snapped best, and those aren’t Soap Box exclusives.   Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Not really. All the ones there that I was interested in I already have.   9/27   Gardening? Unfortunately, no. Although I like the idea of having a garden, in reality there’s a million things I’d rather do than work in a garden, and my yard is a case of survival of the fittest in action when it comes to plants and flowers.   Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? BPAL: Nothing that I think I’d need a bottle of, but I’d like to try an imp of Halloween in the Miskatonic University Library; Wolf Spider; and Witch Dance. Maybe Nadie Se Conoce also. BPTP: Again, no bottles, but a few decants just to try: Red Velvet Truffle bath oil; Spider Silk bath oil; and Red Pumpkin Floss. I think I’d love a Black Clove candle, and the Trick or Treat and Spanish Red Carnation soaps sound worth a try.   Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want Not really. I can justify just about anything for myself, eventually. Also, I have no significant other or children, so I don’t have to divert any money from myself toward others, which means no guilt when I buy things for myself.   Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I actually bought a bunch of Fyrinnae loose eyeshadows last December, and I’ve ended up barely using any of them. I guess I just like pressed eyeshadows better – they’re so much easier/less messy to use. I think the loose pigments are beautiful, but I just don’t seem to reach for them all that often (probably because I’m always running late and in a hurry, and pressed shadows are just quicker and easier).   9/29   Would anyone like a witch pendant? Sure!   What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? I’d be interested in trying a vanilla- or spice-scented shampoo that was SLS-free, paraben-free, etc. I keep meaning to see if I can find any on etsy to try, but haven’t really put my mind or time to it.   If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? You can never go wrong with a bat necklace! I like owls, too. Cute frog princes and maneki neko would also be quite nice.   9/30   Do you want anything from Arcana's fall update? Nothing really caught my eye. The only Arcana scents I’ve really loved have been Swashbuckler and Spitfire, and the latter was discontinued long ago.   10/2/12   If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? None of them really grabbed me. I wouldn’t mind trying an imp or half-imp’s worth of Badgers, Nymphes de Pave, and Miss Jenny, just to see what they were like, but I don’t think any of them would be bottle purchases for me.

bookworm

bookworm

 

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0/6   Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume? Nah. I love seeing other people dress up, but I never dress up myself.   Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? Nope, I’m fine with that   10/5   Fusion Sweets? I’ve never tried anything from there, but the Pumpkin Pie Butter caramels sound good, as does the vanilla butter caramel. Honestly, I love anything caramel.   Do you want anything from Dark Delicacies or any of the Poe scents? Nope—I think I’m good.   10/4   Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in? I’d love to finish reading the Sandman graphic novels. I read the first one, but then quit for some reason. I also like Batman.   WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA?   My mom is making a limited amount of Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" right now. (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) DO YOU WANT SOME WITCHEE????? That would be lovely.   IngenuiTEAs? No thanks.   10/3   What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) Yeah, I already ordered. Makeup + one of my fandoms = me spending a lot of money.   The Godiva Halloween Collection: http://godiva.com/gi...default,sc.html The milk chocolate mummy is adorable and the as does the assorted chocolate gift box.   10/2   If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? None, I think.     9/30   Do you want anything from Arcana's fall update? I don’t particularly love their perfumes, but the following soaps sound good: Darkling, Ghost Pumpkin, Little Ghoulie, Sleepy Hollow, and Song of Songs: Honey and Milk.   9/29   Would anyone like a witch pendant? It’s a cute idea, but I’d never wear it.   What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)?     If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? I love necklaces—it tend to wear necklaces and earrings the most. I’d like peacocks, a griffin, a sphinx, or perhaps an arrow (like a bow and arrow, not like pointing to something).     9/27     Gardening? Nope. I’m pretty sure I’d have the opposite of a green thumb.   Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? My sister’s birthday is coming up, so I made an order for her and added Beaver Moon, Pumpkin V, and Halloween at Miskatonic University in there for me. I still wouldn’t mind decants of Pumpkin II, The Orgy, Nadie Se Conoce, and The Soul of La Traviata. From BPTP, I’d love Apple Orchard spray, Red Velvet Truffle bath oil, Pumpkin Tart candle, C8H10N4O2 soap, Pumpkin Tart soap, and Trick or Treat soap. I was completely safe from the previous Halloween update, so it stands to reason that I’d want everything from this one.   Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? A wax seal necklace or charm. I have a lot on my etsy wishlist and I keep saying I’m going to buy one, but I never actually do.   Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? No, probably not. I wear glasses and therefore tend to not use eye makeup besides mascara and sometimes an eyeliner   9/26   Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... since it’s up now, the Turkish Cocoa, Claw and Cobblestone, Winchester, Burying Tree, or Goblin sugar polish sounds good as does the Golden Pumpkin soap.     Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? Autumn Gala and Jack O smooches sound amazing. Xia smooch and Prosperina also sound good. I love Villianess smooches.   Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Nah. I tend to just sleep in those kind of tees anyways.   9/25   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? It depends on what kind of rough day I’m having. If I’m sick, I’m on my couch with some crackers and chicken noodle soup. If I’m pissed off, I tend to go for a run then call my mom. If I’m sad, I tend to call my mom. If I’m just in a funk and need a pick me up, I tend to watch Star Wars.   Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? Not me. I bought 30 books at the used book sale that I want to get through before buying more books.   favorite and least favorite baked goods? Favorite: sour cream pound cake, chocolate chip and pecan cookies. Least favorite? Spice cake or oatmeal raisin cookies.   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? Usually a large in both, though I take a medium if it’s the boys sized tshirts. .     I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Sure! Sounds like fun.   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Sure.   9/24 Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Whiskers Hot Process Soap, Smiling Jack Bubble Melts (holy crap—I may buy these myself), and The Old Masters soap Set.   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? This is neat: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e8ae/ . I couldn’t say no to Han Solo ice cubes. Besides that, I feel like I should love it all, but can’t pick out something that I’d personally buy myself, if that makes sense. If someone bought something fandomish for me, I get a huge kick out of it, but don’t feel the need to pick it out and buy it myself.   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? The perfect coral-ish lipstick. I lost my favorite from L’Oreal (it was old, but it was the perfect shade) and can’t find anything to replace it. It was matte, but slightly sheer, mostly pink but had a hint or coral to it. It was basically the shade of my lips except a couple of shades darker.   are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? nothing that I can think of off the top of my head, but I wouldn’t mind someone recommending something new.     9/23 Lip balm - tube or tin? Either. I lean slightly toward a tube over a tin, but I don’t care either way honestly.   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? I like any kind of paper goods except perhaps cards and envelopes.   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No. I think my auditory processing needs work. I can’t tend to concentrate on anything like that without my mind wandering.   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? I prefer without.   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Nope, I’m good.   Would you like a pair of knitted socks? I’d happily take them and wear them. I’m a huge fan of anything sockish.   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Sure! I love anything that’s fandom related.   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) No. I’d like to receive anything except perhaps perfume. I get headaches from perfumers alcohol, so I’m picky about what I’ll use.     do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? I don’t have a problem with it per se, but neither does it particularly fit into my house or my aesthetics.   People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? No pets of any kind.        9/21   My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Meh.   I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. 1) Newsies, 2) Who I Am by Pete Townshend, 3) London A-Z, 4) new black pens, 5) nail polish.   My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I love anything JCrew or anthropologie. I’ve been on the lookout for a leather messenger bag/lap top case lately.   Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? The Wretched Rose Window was the only thing that even looked tempting from the previous Weenie update.   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Oh No They Didn’t. That site’s a mess and it cracks me up.   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Sherlock from Sherlock. Luke Skywalker from Star Wars (probably my favorite character from anything, period). Faramir from Lord of the Rings. Pick a character, any character from Avatar the Last Airbender (the cartoon).   9/20   What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Anaconda. I’ve had dreams that Beth decides to release it in bottle form and I break my bank buying it up.   if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yep, my ears are pierced.     9/19   You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Given the weather right now, I’d wear a demin pencil skirt (I have one that has a small bit of pleats in the back that is adorable), a white tank top tucked in with a brown belt at my waist, a JCrew cardigan in deep chatreuse, a cute necklace or earrings, and a pair of ballet flats.   You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Anthropologie. I’d take this sweater (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/25553181.jsp?null), these jeans http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-denim/25619727.jsp), a pair of boots (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shoes-boots/24657793.jsp), and some earrings (these: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/jewelry-earrings/25728239.jsp or these: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/jewelry-earrings/24789927.jsp).   You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). A wax seal necklace, the Beaver Moon perfume, and some Lindor chocolates.   WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? I’m not a huge comedy person, which makes me feel very odd. Like saying I don’t like fun. But I do like some black comedies like Heathers or American Psycho and absurd comedies like the Monkees.   Candy Corn? If they’re the pumpkin ones, sure. Besides that, eh.   I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Nothing that I can think of off of my head.   If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? I don’t have pets.   If you have kids, what are they into? Nor kids. It’s just me.   How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I don’t think I’d actually wear it, though I think it’s beautiful.   Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? I don’t really believe in that stuff.   Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Not really. I need to stop lurking, but I’ve got a lot of work to do.   If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? I’m not really on any websites.   if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? I don’t really believe in that stuff.   would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? No thanks.   Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Hot chocolate and cider, definetly. Tea, sometimes. I’m getting picky about it. Coffee, no thanks.   Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I’m more of a chocolate person than a candy person. I do like Laffy Taffys, and anything caramel, especially Slap Stix.   Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) Tea bags please.   Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? It’s all on my amazon wishlist. I need to do Goodreads or LibraryThing, though.   9/18   Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I’m not really a gamer, though I enjoy playing the, especially the Mario games on the Wii or the Lego games.   Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Nope. I love the smell of coffee, though.   Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I don’t drink coffee but I do drink chai lattes and I love their bakery, so it would make me pretty happy.   Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? I’m not really a hard candy kind of person.   CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? I collect cool mugs, so that would be cool. As long as the colors are rich or bright, I’d probably love anthing.   Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Nothing that I can think of.   Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? Newsies.   Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? Newsies. I have it on VHS but nothing else.

amygirl83

amygirl83

 

sw questions part 3

I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. lib balm, Halloween candy, nail polish, pens and notebooks   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Favorite youtube videos of course both are cat videos -   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Don’t really have any   My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Meh but they are cute too   Lip balm - tube or tin? Either   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Love paper goods of all sorts   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Nope   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? yes   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I desperitly need a flash drive   Would you like a pair of knitted socks? No, I don’t really wear socks often and then I wear kid size socks   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? sure   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? Nope but I would love any samples you want to send   do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? Nope have a picture of a nude in my living room   Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? I have some on my etsy wishlist   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? I haven’t really looked   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? A good book     Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? Nope, but I might read it eventually   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? I have too many rough days fibro kicks my ass on a regular basis, I try to relax and let my self be lazy for a day   favorite and least favorite baked goods? Almost anything   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? I am short (though really really long waisted) and really round so xxl   I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? I love the unusual   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Sure   Owls? yep I like them, have a few in my front room     Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... OMG! I love her stuff so much, anything but I especially love her sugar scrubs   Gardening? no   Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I have plenty of eyeshadow at the moment   Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? Haven’t looked

bombus

bombus

 

Halloween Smellies Wishes

I didn't do this for other etailers, so I will make it easy on you, Witchy of mine.   BPAL/BPTP: (Huge list... lots of options, but none expected) Halloween in the Miskatonic University Library, Wolf Spider, Pumpkin III, Pumpkin V, Satan Talks to Sin and Death, Die Sunde, Vom Tod Verfolgt, Undine Comes Into The House of the Fishermen, Buen Viaje, Nadie Se Conocem Monastery in the Mountains, The Tomb of Zai   C8H10N4O2 soap, Pumpkin Tart soap, Pumpkin Pie bath oil, Red Velvet Truffle bath oil, Spider Silk bath oil, Red Pumpkin Floss perfume oil, All Souls candle, Pumpkin Tart candle, The nommy candy   The Atrocious Attic, The Lurid Library, The Perilous Parlour, The Wretched Rose Window, Boo, Dia De Los Muertos, Fizzy Jack O'Lantern, Ghost House, Mango Infused Pumpkin Chai Latte, Pomona, Punkie Night, and Sugar Skull   From the Arcana LEs, I would like to try: Poison Candy Spirit & Shadow Perfume Claws & Teeth Perfume Goat God Soap All Souls Island Soap Reign in Hell Perfume Darkling Perfume Song of Songs: Honey and Milk Skeleton Key Soap (If this comes in perfume DO WANT) Haint Soap Dia de los Muertos Soap   Also, while looking on The Soap Box Company, I found Masala Chai Lip Balm by Naiad. THIS IS A THING?! Has anyone used Naiad before?   From Villainess: (Not picky on the actual product, be it soap, whipped, smooch, etc. So I am just listing scents that look yummers) Candy Floss Cupcake Cocoa Berry Cream Cheese Mango Spicecake Moral Decay Mudslide (Vetiver can be iffy, but it seems interesting) Three Cakes   From Nocturne Alchemy: (I have Hathor and LOVELOVELOVE) Dragon Vanille Nilla Cocoa Bats Sarcophagus Jack Spice: Haunted Vanilla Golden Butterscotch Marshmallow Ghost Tree Hallow Girl Miss Witch Scary Cat   From Haunt: Witch-Wife perfume oil Pomona perfume oil Gloaming perfume oil Cinnamon Girl perfume oil Sweet Cream lust Honey lust Bettie lust Violet lust Halloween: Lavender Spiced Tea lust (OMNOMNOM) Candy Corn lust Caramel Apple lust Pumpkin Cake lust Claw and Cobblestones (Could be good, could be bad... patchouli and gingersnaps are a little iffy for me, but the rest sounds DIVINE!) Burying Tree Coffee Fiend ANY of her handmade soaps.   Will update with more soon.   See my Notes of Win/Notes of Fail list. I am always willing to try new things!!! Notes are a good guideline for soap, but not the be all and end all. Soaps are more flexible since they aren't a constantly-used thing.

vanillabean

vanillabean

 

Another Switch Witch Entry

Someone asked about Villaness Scents: Cobeweb & Moral Decay (Now why does that appeal to me???? )   For Necklace Symbols: Dragons,cats (of course) and Fairy.   I REALLY HOPE SPELLING DOESN'T COUNT. I still remember my 10 grade English teacher telling me my spelling was vile (that was more than 30 years ago).

Vicki

Vicki

 

9/29 - 9/25 more catch up

Okay heres more catch up!   Gardening? I TRY, but well I am NOT good at it i am best at plant it and forget it stuff or VERY low maintence   Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? candies- Autumn Cider candles - All souls, black clove bath oils - red velvet truffle, spider silk   MY GODS give me apple orchard room spray   the smellies- witch dance, the tears of Lilith, HALLOWEEN IN THE MISKATONIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, Beaver Moon 2012   Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? umm lots   Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? Oh hell yeah these things are FUN   9/26   Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... umm if you really want to know you will have to remind me when the 2 IS     Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? this is another go look at my pinterest points but yes i would liek the pieman whipped   Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? umm no   9/25   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? I love a bath or a drive, current gas prices makes baths much more likely   Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday, Not I   favorite and least favorite baked goods? I LOVE LOVE LOVE scones and cookies. But with the current death to dairy i am not getting much of them because my favorites all have butter   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? i ahve yet to see a babydoll that would fit me. i wear a XL or L depending on how they run. The girls are II sized so getting them covered is the point     I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Humm maybe but i dont get ot eat much jam but i lvoe sweets and wouldnt say no   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? I could be but you would ahve to remember i am a nursing mom so i have to be CAREFUL of everything. No honey nothing that might make the larva sickish. If you have something that can be applied to STUPID incisions topically to make the balasted things HEAL i would be all over it

therhoda

therhoda

 

2012 SW Q's #2

Knitted dishcloths are washcloths: Yes!   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? No.   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? No.   Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? Killswitch   Fandoms: Batman, Catwoman, Damon (The Vampire Diaries) or maybe it's just Ian Somerhalder , Dean (Supernatural), Buffy, Spiderman, Black Cat, Kitty Pryde... I could go on and on! I'm a huge fangirl OF EVERYTHING.   And I'd like to point out that I was a closet Vampire Diaries fan, until just now...   Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? No.   Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? http://www.etsy.com/listing/102596787/wrap-bonnet-heavy-gauze-cotton-sun-hat and Mist of Pandaria - I haven't bought the expansion because I haven't been playing WoW lately - even though my subscription is still active!   Candied Nuts? Yum!   Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? I do use loose shadows!   Cookie butter? I live about 25 minutes from a TJ's. That stuff is yum but I really don't need another jar anytime soon!   Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? Yayus! Beaver Moon 2012, Wolf Spider, Pumpkin V, Pumpkin Pie bath oil   Audio books: There's one on my Amazon wish list.   Baked goods: I love peanut butter cookies and all the pumpkin things! I can't think of a baked good that I dislike... Oh, I dislike red velvet!   Jams? Yes sure!   Rowling's new book? I'm not buying it.   T-shirt size? Men's medium! I do not do capped sleeves!   Sick day? I usually lay around on the couch with my dogs, a comfy blanket and watch movies.   Herbal remedies? No thanks.   Gardening? No. I have no room.   Haunt? Yes sure!

mandy_42

mandy_42

 

relish!

Gardening?   Yus. Mostly herbs and fruits/veg. I don’t see the point in growing things that can’t be used for more than just looking pretty. Also, I can always use gardening/garden stuffs – desperately need a hand shovel and that kind of stuff. New gloves would be cool, too. ---- Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want?   Quite a few things! A shortbread mold with thistles on it, a hello kitty bento box, a sushi rice bowl (hangiri) and cookbook, cheetah print hello kitty purse and wallet on my amazon wish list, any of the cartoon or just plain goofy (eureka, big bang theory, warehouse 13) DVDs on my amazon wishlist. ---- Candied Nuts? Yus! Especially pecans. --- Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments?   Fyrinnae wishlist is in my sig, if you need color ideas. ;-) ---- Cookie butter?   Ok, I’ve changed my mind. If it’s *gingerbread* flavored, that would just be dangerous for me… --- Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)?   Decants of ANY of these would be cool.   -Goldenrod Crab Spider -Wolf Spider   -Apple Orchard Atmos. Spray -Oak Leaves and Kyphi Atmos. Spray (I’m like spastic over kyphi lately)   -Spider Silk Bath Oil   -Black Clove candle -Dead Leaves and Desolation candle   -Substratum soap   -BPTP CANDY!!!   Pickman’s Gallery: -Michael Casts Out All the Fallen Angels -DIE SUNDË, VOM TOD VERFOLGT -UNDINE COMES INTO THE HOUSE OF THE FISHERMEN -THE ORGY -FALLEN ANGELS IN HELL -SADAK IN SEARCH OF THE WATERS OF OBLIVION -CONICAL BEAST

sarielswish

sarielswish

 

Switch Witch Fall 2012 Questions

Comics? Never read any really, wouldn't mind being exposed to them....wouldn't know myself how to pick one LOL. I like dark, and have a rather twisted sense of humor at times...I am not too into fantasy per se but really enjoy a good sci fi or mystical type theme     California? nothing comes to mind, been almost 30 years since I was there! rather fond of the mouse, though not sure of anything but a tee shirt....     Apple Crisps? Ooooo, would love these     IngenuiTEA? Nope - this is just silly looking!     What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com) Not really into make-up. Gee, I am sure I will love anything you send me but I am not making this easy for you my dear witch, am I?!? I adore body care but not makeup     The Godiva Halloween Collection: http://godiva.com/gi...default,sc.html always say yes to chocolate, but I personally think Godiva is overrated. Good, not as good as others for same price. the key lime truffles are an exception, they rock     If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? Badgers sounds really nice, but nothing ele sounds good to me     Do you want anything from Arcana's fall update? not craving anything in particular but I would love to try one of their soaps. UPDATED to say wow folks are starting to sell me on Arcana with all their talk LOL. Must somehow, sometime try lust lip balms. Cask and Haunt both sounds yummy, and I would like to try some sugar scrub. All their scents sound nice lol     What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? Jellybath     If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? Pentagrams (would love one made with brooms), owls, goddess images     Gardening? Sadly, nowhere to garden at this point in time     Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? oh goodness, so much to try! I have learned that I am not good at predicting my likes and dislikes as well as I would think I could, and really need to smell before commiting to a whole bottle. I already got into a decant circle for weenie types, but there are Pickman Gallery thingies I'd love an imp of: Michael Casts Out All of the Fallen Angels, Satan Talks to Sin & Death, Die Surle Vom Tod Verfolgt, Undine Comes Into the House of the Righteous, Pandemonium, Hothrun Dath, The Soul of La Traviata, and Conical Beast. AND BPTP candles sound incredible, never tried one though. Would love to try Shub-Niggurath or White Rabbit, but I am intrigued by Black Clove and Dead Leaves & Desolation     Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? Oh, lots...and they are too spendy for others to get me too LOL     Do you use or would like to try loose eyeshadow pigments? No - too messy!     Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... have never really looked at their stuff.   Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? again, not in the know here, but I LOVE moisturizers of course lol     Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? not really, I took a look and was sort of disappointed     What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? Try to sleep it off if sick, dark room with no noise if migraine, loud hyper music that I manically bop around to if it is stress.     Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday didn't know about this - might eventually get from Library     favorite and least favorite baked goods? LOVE pies and moist cakes with quality fondant or marzipan, but not so keen on dry pastries     what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? small to medium depending on sizing o regular, think medium on babydoll   I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? It all sounds good!     Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Yes please!! Particularly need a 1st aid type for simple cuts. Keep meaning to make one and just haven't had time to research a good formula     Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? not familiar with this specific one but I LOVE good soaps     ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? never heard of it. starting to think I live in a bubble LOL     What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Balm of Gilead buds - or even the oil     are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? can't think of anything off the bat, might revisit later     Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) No. I find that generally those things don't have enough things in them I like to make them worth the price.     Nudity? Sure.     Rodent hammocks? Um, no. I cannot handle rodents, little alone seeing them in hammocks. This image is likely to give me nightmares tonight.     Would you like a pair of knitted socks? OMG yess!!!     Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Not fandom types, but I love homemade scrubbies     Are you interested in audiobooks? Nope     Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? I prefer soap that is smooth in texture   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Could use a flash drive or two no doubt     Lip balm - tube or tin? Either - I am addicted to the stuff!     Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Yes to all     My Little Pony? Ick, These came out when I was already an adult, I think - and I have NEVER understood their allure.     Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Not really, too new to BPAL really     If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? None     A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Mmmmm…several are the Hanged Man, the Magician, and the Fool     And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? Would love a set of runes!     Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? NEVER coffee ANYTHING, but all else is good     Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? Not gum but love candy     Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Nope     Zombies; Yay or Nay? Yay. Me lures zombies, and my niece and nephew call me Auntie Zombie.   If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? No pets allowed in my small apartment I am afraid     How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? LOVE!!!!   Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? I have never had my star charts done, not even sure what all is involved, but I love the idea. I have a cousin who is eerily wonderful at Tarot readings, so that doesn't interest me.     I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Some fabric squares maybe, no smaller than 6x6" that I could use in a quilt     Candy Corn: yes, no? No, ick     WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! Usually, a day with my family. They are NUTS.     You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for. What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? Black, long yoga pants and a cute top complemented by my hand made jewelry. Sandals or sensible shoes.     You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? This is so hard to answer! I mean, I like to look good but I am not a clothes horse, never could understand spending a ton on clothes. And I sew a lot of things, too. So I guess I would go to a big department store, and get a nice set of slacks, a casual but slightly dressy top or sweater, boots, and a cute purse. I don't like fussy clothes or huge bags, but like to dress up a bit from the everyday tees/sweatshirts and jeans I am usually seen in.     You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). A domed clay cooker for baking sourdough bread in, a coiled cane basket to rise the dough in, and a Russian sourdough culture to replace the one I killed with neglect     What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? Hygeia     Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Twisted Oak Tree     Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Never tights but I love fun socks     Are you a gamer? Nope     Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? Yes! I have tried the hair glosses (way too greasy food my tastes) and a few soaps, but nothing else.     Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? NEVER     Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? I am a Panera girl - great food and doesn't smell like coffee so I can actually go inside LOL     Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionnaire? None     Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? None, I usually don't watch movies more than once. Oh! But I now want to see Coraline, after the BPAL scents LOL. Read the book and am intrigued what Tim Burton did with it     Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? I love the scent of Black Amythyst but don't generally use products with so many chemicals anymore     Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Nah. I've decided i am a BPAL snob LOL     Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? I think I answered this before but I am changing my answer…..I would love to get my hands on some good quality virgin coconut oil, and I want to try adding horsetail supplements to my arsenal to see if they will toughen up my nails any.     Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Dry reds, sweet sparklings, ales and porters of artisianal interest     Are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? Nope - dunno what that even is     Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope     Are you a Disney fan? Yes but not so much that I would appreciate Disney "stuff", sorry     dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? Nope, already got one   Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? Nah, I really have a good supply of utility kitchen towels, though I can always use new decorative ones   Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail? Very little but yes, I do and I love trying new things     If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch’s minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? Had Tim-Tams and really, I do not understand all the fuss. They were good, yes, but not so awesome different as to be worth the cost of importing. The only thing Aussie I am really interested in is a date with Joe Cross bwahhahaha, I have developed a total crush on that guy. The perils of being single at 47!!     If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? I would love some warm fingerless gloves or socks     Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don’t feel left out? Nope   Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. Yes!! Both would be awesome   I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? Sure     How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? Sounds awesome!   Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat’s World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? Bats? they're OK. But I do love the idea of something being adopted in my name     Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? Kadinsky, da Vinci, O'Keefe     If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images? would rather they picked, an owl image maybe?     Is there a GC scent that’s been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? Black Phoenix and Snake Oil - happens every time!     I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Never wear the stuff, hate it!!!   mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Eh, sort of noncommittal here LOL   Stuffed things: yea/nay? Usually not but something real different might be cool     I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? Love retro things, both style and the manual tools for kitchen as well as fabrics     Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Yup     Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Shuttle tatting and bobbin lace, but I really have the stuff already and just need the time to do it LOL     Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Nah. I have my tea fans already and Adagio seems rather commercial     Do you Ravelry? And if so, what’s your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? No, I am a knitter but just don't have the time to do Ravelry     Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Sounds icky     What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Way too much white, so I spruce it up with colorful accents that tend to change seasonally     Witchee, what are your favorite quotes?     What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? Love meditating on a full moon, and hate rude, unreasonable customers     Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power that has quite a wide selection. Horsetail, lemon balm and balm of gilead buds (even some BofG oil, I can't get my hands on buds to make my own oil!)   If there are no “witchy” shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? I want a small statue or even a medium framed image of Hectate for my alter     Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* I'm OK with it but it might not be practical with my retail schedule  Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yes c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Yes   What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? I love most anything homemade. Used, I really like old linens and aprons, old cotton calicos and novelty prints, and old ephemeral that I can incorporate into papercrafting and jewelry projects.     I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? I had "pickled" watermelon rinds once and LOVED them, always like a good preserve     Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?     Ninjas or Pirates? Both LOL     I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Nah     Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Sure! cd is best     I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? Sadly, I have no space   I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? maybe a facial moisturizer, or lotion/massage bar     Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? Kathy Mattea's album COAL     Marzipan? Love it!!     Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? I love homemade food!     I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store I'd check out the paper goods for crafting possibilities, any seasonal candy (though I AM trying to cut it way down lol), maybe look at clothes     What kind of cuisines do you like? And, what are your favorite restaurants? I prefer ethnic foods, like Thai or Mexican or Japanese. Don't really eat out often other than Sunday brunch, though.....     I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? can't think of anything     What are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? none really but I love Bullwinkle & Rocky, does that count?!? Kind of fond of Underdog as well     Do you have an eReader and if so which one? Yes, A Kindle Touch     Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? only incense. I love oud, patchouli and any resins. I love the Happy Hari line, and The Mother's India as well.     I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? got all those near me, too     Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? No, too hot. I am deep in the throes of perimenapause and my always cold body has turned on me with a vengeance roflol     What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? Not white but any others are good by me. I LOVE chocolate!!!     Do you like Smores and Smore flavoured things? As an item, I love smores, but not as a flavor     What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. Years ago I worked in a dept store in the bath & bedding dept. and got into a conversation with a professional artist about jewelry making and such, started when she admired a necklace I was wearing that I made but also talking about my quilting. She returned on a day I was not there, bringing me a book about a group of regular women who made beautiful heirloom quilts. It was a great inspirational book as well as a neat oral history type deal, and she just brought me a copy because she thought I'd appreciate it. I was so blown away by that!!   Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) I love kitchen items, and love to cook, but really I own so much of the stuff that I doubt there's anything I really need in utensils. I do like to switch out a decorative seasonal or holiday kitchen towel on the handle of my stove though. And I live near a Spice House which is just the Penzey kids renaming all the blends, so I already own most of those.

FragranceLush

FragranceLush

 

MORE SW ANSWERS:

What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? curl up on the couch with a good book, classical music, chocolate, and my cats or skip the book and watch "Phineas & Ferb." It always makes me smile. Of course there has to chocolate. Or my other favorie, call Witchbaby 43 (my sister) & whine.   favorite and least favorite baked goods? chocolate brownies, cakes, cookies. Not fond of fruit pies   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)?XXL. My boobs are 40H so they need some room.   I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Never tried them, but I'm game (the great thing about working in an office - I knew there had to be something - if I try something and don't like it I can feed it to them - they eat anything - sometimes it's downright scary.     Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Sure, again, I'll try it.   Owls? actually I don't really have an opinion on them. But they are beautiful   Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? None that come to mind.

Vicki

Vicki

 

a little chili sauce

just a note - i've now established that red tea (roohiboos or however it's spelled) is truly foul. as in two sips and i had to pour it out. just FYI.     --- Gardening?   Yus. Mostly herbs and fruits/veg. I don’t see the point in growing things that can’t be used for more than just looking pretty. Also, I can always use gardening/garden stuffs – desperately need a hand shovel and that kind of stuff. New gloves would be cool, too. --- Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want?   Quite a few things! A shortbread mold with thistles on it, a hello kitty bento box, a sushi rice bowl (hangiri) and cookbook, cheetah print hello kitty purse and wallet on my amazon wish list, any of the cartoon or just plain goofy (eureka, big bang theory, warehouse 13) DVDs on my amazon wishlist. --- Candied Nuts? Yus! Especially pecans.

sarielswish

sarielswish

 

SW Help Questions, Part 2 - Fall 2012

Is there anything you might want from the latest update (Lab or TP)? I fully expect to get myself bottles of Apple Orchard atmo, Witch Dance and Goldenrod Crab Spider. I am still considering Haitian Vetiver, and I really want Heretic, also. And: Autumn Lace!!! Please do not feel obligated on any of these, Witch! I should have plenty of time after SW is over, or please feel free to have a minion contact me use the switchywitch@gmail.com account to e-card me and let me know what I should buy.   As far as decants go, I really want to try Wolf Spider, Orb Weaver Spider, Pumpkin II, Pumpkin III, and Pumpkin V; and Satan Talks To Sin & Death and Buen Viage from the Pickman Gallery.   Is there something(s) that you consider too spendy or too frivolous for you to buy for yourself, but that you actually want? Seasons 4-8? of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on DVD. (I forget how many seasons there were. I have 1-3 already.)   Candied nuts? Sure! Not the first thing I'd pick, but I like 'em okay. Salted nuts are nice, too.   T-shirt size? A Medium or a Large, depending on the shirt.   Fave/least fave baked goods? I love cookies of all kinds, and pie is my favorite food. Least fave would probably be muffins. They're okay too, though. Baked goods are kind of awesome.   Owls? I love owls.   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? If I'm sick, I consume plain tea, toast, and chicken soup. Hot lemon water is good, too. If I just feel crabby, a glass of wine usually does the trick.   New JKR novel? Nah. I mean, I'll read it eventually maybe (I don't even know what the storyline is.) But I won't rush out to buy it. Loved HP, though.   Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... I have loved every Haunt item I've tried, so yeah: bring it on, Witch! Soaps? hell, yes. That skin glossing spray? Whoo boy.

OctoberGwen

OctoberGwen

 

Switch Witch ketchup part 3

My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Indifferent to designer brands. I could always use some new sunglasses since I'm constantly losing/scratching mine. I usually wear oversized sunglasses, but not quite the perfectly round, bug-like ones.   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? I don't really play games online or watch videos. I do visit Something Positive, The Bloggess, STFU Parents, Passive Aggressive Notes, Delilah S. Dawson, Filing Jointly...Finally, Day of the Shirt, and of course this forum.   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Doctor Who: Ten & Eleven, Amy & Rory (esp. Rory), Donna, Rose's dad, Jack Harkness. Stargate SG1: Daniel Jackson, Jack, Sam, Teal'c, Walter. Firefly: Mal, Kaylee, River, Wash.   My Little Pony... Cute or meh? Meh.   Lip balm - tube or tin? Either.   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? No journals or sketchbooks for me, although coloring books for my kids wouldn't go unloved. Post-its and bookmarks would be nice.   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Not really. I have trouble absorbing solely auditory information and prefer to read myself.   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes, yes, yes!   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I could always use a spare flash drive, but it's not a dire necessity.   Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Maybe? If they're comfy and easy to wash.   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Maybe, especially if easy to wash.   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? I don't subscribe to any. I probably wouldn't use moisturizer or makeup samples. Soap and perfume samples would be delighted over, though.   do you have a problem with nudes??? If not, do you prefer male or female? Not really crazy about nudes with my 3 year old son being very curious about the human body.   Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Haven't tried anything from her, but definitely willing to try anything. are there any other e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc?   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? There's a link to my Think Geek wishlist in my wishlist blog.   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? Flattering skirts that aren't 3 sizes too big like all my other skirts. Otherwise, I can't think of anything.   Who here is going to be picking up JK Rowling's new book on Thursday? Hadn't realized she was writing a new one. It doesn't sound like something I'd normally read.   What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)? Eat comfort food, read, hide from my kids as much as possible. If it's really bad, I'll take a hot bath when the kids are in bed and leave the baby monitor with my husband. When I'm sick, I drink hot lemon honey water and eat chicken noodle soup with Ritz crackers.   favorite and least favorite baked goods? I'm probably going to like most baked goods. I can't think of any I specifically don't like.   what size T-Shirt do you wear (standard AND babydoll)? standard XL. Not sure about babydoll since all the websites I'd order them don't seem to offer them big enough. Standard is fine, though.   I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general? Sure to all of this! I love trying new jams and jellies!   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures? Probably not.   Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds? Xia in any product, Jack O. in soap or smooch, Lehua soap or body conditioner, Proserpina in any product, Sol Bacio in any product.   Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you? Not really. I've been around long enough that I have the ones I wanted.   Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything... Haven't tried anything from Haunt, so I don't know.

angharad

angharad

 

erm... harissa?

What do you do to take care of yourself when you're having a rough day (sick, life not going your way, whatever)?   Comfort food although I know I shouldn’t, tea, books, knitting. As long as I’m not depressed to the point I can’t concentrate, reading/playing stupid word games on my kindle or having something to do with my hands is a good thing. And if I can’t concentrate, science fiction/fantasy tv is my friend – I had a bad day Sunday and re-watched the first two disks of season 3 of Fringe. I need season 4… haven’t seen any of it AT ALL. --- favorite and least favorite baked goods?   favorite - date bars, pecan tassies, and just about anything with lemon or dried fruit least favorite - oat muffins and chocolate chip cookies --- size t-shirt – men’s L or XL, babydoll/tissue tee 2 or 3X. hello boobs. --- I found a fantastic little shop while traveling that had unusual jellies and jams. Would you be interested in trying something like Georgia Moonshine Jelly or TOE Jam (each letter stands for some kind of fruit, I don't remember which ones) or something similar? How about homemade jam in general?   Sure. I’m a HUUUGE fan of orange and peach jellies/jams/marmalades/butters but I’ll try anything except raspberry or grape. ---   Would you be interested in homemade herbal remedies and tinctures?   Sure. Of special interest – PMS/Cramp relief, depression, immune boost, memory, expectorant/suppressant (cough medicine) --- Owls? No thanks. --- Witchee, do you want anything from the Haunt update coming up on 10/3? I know it might be too early to say, but if you could look at the preview on the night of 10/2 and let me know if you want anything...   Dunno about Halloween, but Empire, Black Mint Tea, Carpathian Lore, Gloaming, Roma, and Sweet Jane sound AWESOME. The Batik and Archeo skin glosses sound like they’re *made* for me and the Bettie, Honey, and Vanilla Pear lip lusts sound just about perfect. --- Do any of Villainness' Soap Box exclusive scents interest you, especially any of the Smooches/Whippeds?   Autumn Gala, Kill Switch (please?), Masala, Proserpina. Smooches only, though. I’ve got more lotion than I know what to do with... unless you've got some Birth Rite just lying around. --- Puddin' just put a shitton of old Lunacy shirts on the BPTP Etsy! Any ones interest you?   XL 2009 Raven Moon, XL 2010 Candles Moon --- New JKR novel? Not a mystery fan, so no.

sarielswish

sarielswish

 

SW Questions 2012 Cashew Cheese

Stuffed things: yea or nay? Yes, as long as it's not real. I particularly enjoy birds and Ugly Dolls.   New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? Sure, if you know of a good one!   Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area? Sounds good, but don't worry about it if you don't want to ship booze.   Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? Not that I can think of.   Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? Yes, that sounds great. I know they have sample sizes. Flavored black tea like vanilla or coconut or chocolate or almond...green tea, citrus green, herbals like 'strawberry kiwi' or similar...   Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? I'm not a knitter.     I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? I can't see anything in particular.   Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? Not vegan.   What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? Warm pale goldenrod yellow walls, neutral tile, accent colors are grey and turquoise/aqua, with Fiestaware in cobalt, shamrock, and turquoise. Clean but bright colors.   Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? "We're all mad here" -Cheshire Cat   Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!   What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? I really like fuzzy stuff. Like blankets, socks...I really like 'minky' fabric. I don't like gold colored stuff.   Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. Can't think of any.   If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? Something to bless a new house. I always enjoy crystals or incense as well.   Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive. a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows* B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Yes, that all sounds fun except hugging bears. The address in my form is good for now, and I'd be fine to let you know a number.   What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? No used underwear! Haha no used cosmetics, please. Used BPAL is fine. Books, dvds, cds and whatnot are all fine used.   And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? Nothing in particular.   Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Apple variety tasting, eating tons of local apples, especially Mutsu apples, fresh apple cider. Halloween, having giant bowls of candy out and hopefully having some trick-or-treaters, finding something great to dress up as (last year I was Nyan cat) enjoying leaves changing, my birthday, haha mostly everything.   Ninjas or Pirates? Both.   I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Not specifically those scents, but I'd love a decant of bath oils or room sprays if you have any laying around.   Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? Sure, that would be fun. Either is fine.   I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden?   If so, what do you like to grow? I do. I have tomatoes I'm harvesting right now.   I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? I love Lush. I always use Big shampoo, and I love their new Emotional Brilliance makeup line. I'd love a lip or eye color from that. Or I always love the retro shower gels if you're looking online.   Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Not vegan.   Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? Sounds fun. Something like Peach Skin/Vanilla Sugar/Sandalwood/Frankensince or something else along those same scent families.

amandette

amandette

 

SW Fall 2012 Questions (part II)!

Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? Yes! Check my Etsy wishlist.   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? I have a wishlist. http://www.thinkgeek.com/brain/gimme.cgi?wid=81ede61e7   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? A JOB. Oh, you mean something specific. Not really.   are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? Hmmm...not really.   Lip balm - tube or tin? Either.   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Yes to all the above. I kind of hoard stationary.   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? Not especially. Ebooks, however...   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Yes.   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? I could use a new flash drive, actually. Would you like a pair of knitted socks? YES.   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Yes!   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) I do not. I wouldn't mind. Soap would be nice.     Do you have a problem with nudes? Male or Female? Nope. Either. I think the human body is fascinating. That's why I'm a biology major.   People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? I have no rodents. My Little Pony... Cute or meh? The older ones were better.   My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Crossbody purses, yes. Bohemian style frocks...depends. No sunglasses. I tend to go for simpler cuts, but do have a weakness for swishy skirts. I'm very much a "classics" kind of girl.   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? I recently got back into Glitch. Favorite Youtube videos usually reflect a song I like but am too lazy/broke to download. The notable exception to this is the recently discovered "Black Death" info parody to the tune of "Hollaback Girl."   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? Once Upon A Time is where it's at for me.   Chaste Moon (2005? 2007? Whichever smells like buttery heaven)   Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? Ghost House, Third Charm. Probably won't be able to get them. I'm a broke witch.   if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes.   You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? I'd wear my aqua sweater, gray cami, gray trousers, pearl necklace and earrings.   You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Lane Bryant. I'd probably be looking for a simple, well-fitting red sweater--in fact, there's a beautiful cable-knit sweater I like--, some good boot-cut jeans, and a black leather jacket.   You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). A stack of canvases, a bag of "Glitter and Gold" tea from David's Tea, a skein of Charisma "Northern Lights"yarn.   WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? A special boy I know. He makes me laugh a lot. Some movies. Stand-up comedy--Dylan Moran and Robin Williams are my favorites. Several comics.   Candy Corn? Sometimes.   I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? Mmm...good green tea.   If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? I have no pets here.   If you have kids, what are they into? I do not have any kidlets.   How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? Yes. It sounds lovely!   Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? Yes. Even though I'm kind of an astrologer myself, I still love other people's interpretations of my chart.   Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? Several.   If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? ...Yes. I have an LJ. I have a paid account.   if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? Two of Cups.   Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? Yes.   Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? I am obsessed with anything minty.   Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) ANY. I would actually LOVE some plain muslin bags, they're my preferred thing for loose teas. Of course, I need more loose tea to be able to use them...sigh. My life, it is challenging.   Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? Yup! Just send me an email, dear witch.   Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? I like to play Glitch online and Sims 3. As far as tabletop goes...ARKHAM HORROR. I want it desperately.   Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? Any. Flavored is nice, but really, even plain with cream and sugar will do me up just fine. Beans or ground is fine. My roommate is obsessed with coffee so we have both a regular drip machine and a new espresso maker.   Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? There is a Starbucks in the library here on campus. Starbucks IS my local place.   Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? This is a thing?   CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? Yes. Any. All. I love pottery. Looooove. Especially some pretty bowls or coffee mugs.   Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? The Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack. The full soundtrack.   Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? There's a bunch, but honestly, I was just too lazy to list them.   Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? The Painted Veil. I love that movie. Doctor Zhivago.   Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? Oh hell. It's been a while since I've been in a B&BW. But things that sound divine right now: Dreamy Vanilla Woods, Rice Flower Shew.   Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? OMG. Some combination of: tonka, white oak, vanilla sugar, frankincense, beeswax and honey, white amber.   Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? Any good moisturizers.   Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? Sweet. Blush or white. ANY, but especially lagers and ales. Look, I just like booze, okay.   are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? I am not familiar with her books. Surprise me, if you want! Ebook, please.   I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? Hmmm...bath bombs. Loooove lush bath bombs.   Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? Nope.   Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth? I like Disney!   dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. I have the most darling little teapot tart burner. I'm happy with it.   Do you lust after some new socks/tights? Warm wool ones, yes.   Ninjas or Pirates? Pirates.   I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant? Sure.   I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you? My parents actually go to the Mast General every time they're in the area. But oh, it smells and tastes like home there. Yes, anything southern. As much as I love it here in the UP, sometimes I do get so, so homesick.   Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? Not really? I would like to create some. I do love traditional things.

Cielamara

Cielamara

 

catch up 9/20 to 9/25

Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? oh I LOVE her stuff i am on tender hooks to see what she does for christmas. Of what she has out now i would love more bars of things like Heima,Mrs Ada, White cotton Sheets and Autumn leaves. I have actually due to the FAMILY gone through a WHOLE bar of bluebird in lilacs this month, which is INSANE!   ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? Made a wishlist it can be looked up with my email supposedly   What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? sleep?   are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? I have LOTS of things if you look at my lists you will see them     9/23 Lip balm - tube or tin? tube   Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? humm not sure what i would do with it but i have always wanted the post its that have sticky onthe whole back   Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? I love the ones for the Miles series by Bujold but that is about it   Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Humm no problem for me   Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? Oh gods i would KILL for a reliable flash drive, hubby keeps washing them on us   Would you like a pair of knitted socks? oh YEAH and if you ahve fun with it i will ADORE them. but please can it be soft stuff not evil itchy wool   Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? i would try them and see of the girls would use them   Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) i wish but so far no     do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? umm i actually dont see much about people being naked but i dont mind them if they are pretty   People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? NO rodents       9/21   My Little Pony... Cute or meh? my girls are ALL about them   I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. i am sorry i am not taking the time to do this one   My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) I love old style oakly sunglasses but so not what i think fits now   In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? i admit it i play howrse and read online comics such as sinfest and devils panties. I used to read digger but sadly she finished that   And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? oh Man- I love so man I love Ren from skip beat (WHY WHY wont they give me legal dvds of this anime), I LOVE LOVE Sai from Hikaru no Go. Fai from Tsubasa, and cant resist Tezuka and Atobe from PoT! I have the art books for Saiyuki and well I can go on and on and on

therhoda

therhoda

 

Switch Witch Halloween 2012 part 2

>Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her?I liked the soaps I got to try from a previous Switch Witch round ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? There are fun things, I'll take a look and list some that entertain me-usually the science geekery things What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? There are a few things in my wishlist Lip balm - tube or tin? Both (but I do have a stockpile!) Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? Post its -my favourite stationery thing Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? No Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? Love these< Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? No Would you like a pair of knitted socks? Yes, for cosy indoor use or for hiking boot wear. Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) I get Amarya box, tends to be organic brands do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? No problem People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? Don't have rodents My Little Pony... Cute or meh? No, I'm too old to have been into this >I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com I have a wishlist on Amazon.co.uk, I'll try to update it, it may have a few of my daughters bits on, she sometimes adds them to my list as a hint! I'm browsing Walmart.com some things look the same as the UK but with different names. Some names just seem wrong Calgon is a brand of washing machine de scaler here and bath salts in the US-just wrong.< My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? I haven't got my decants yet In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? Shameful addiction to Neopets (from when my girls were small) and Bejewelled. Old music videos on YouTube And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms? >Don't have What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? I've never tried L'estate oil, I have and love the spray Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting I have a few decants coming if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? Yes , I just have single holes at the moment, I wouldn't mind getting a few more holes sometime You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? >I usually wear a dress, I have a collection for all occasions . Like this http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/medias/sys_master/8847457222686.jpg   I would wear the shoes in the picture too, with opaque black tights   You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? Hate clothes shopping, would probably head to Monsoon and pick up a pretty floaty top and jeans for casual, to wear with ankle boots, as ever,Monsoony make great accessories too, so I'd grab a new bag, maybe a cardi some jewellery and whatever went with the outfit. You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). I'm useless with this type of question, I can never think of anything at the time-hopefully will edit soon. ">WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? My friends-we are on the same wavelength and laugh at the same things, usually ourselves and ageing or smutty things. Candy Corn? I've never tried, it sound sickly sweet but I'd love to try a tiny bit if it's something you have access to, just to know what it's all about I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? I like unusual things, not sure what! Will edit if anything comes to mind.< If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? Kitties just don't get excited by catnip-I've tried. If you have kids, what are they into?< All grown up How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? I like the wraps, don't wear shawls Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? ">No thank you, I have a good friend that has done them for all my family What's a new company to you that you most want to try a product from or what would be a new product to you that you most want to try (make-up, perfume, or bath/body)? If you like necklaces, what are some symbols or images that you would love to have a necklace depict? (ex. spiders, skulls, hearts...?)Trees! If you had a fairy for NYCC, what exclusive scent would you kill to own? I'm so lucky, I have found my first ever fairy to pick up Badgers for me What do you think of Shiro Cosmetics Halloween Collection? (www.shirocosmetics.com)Fun things, but I don't really wear much make up a the moment, just foundation,mascara and a touch of lipgloss The Godiva Halloween Collection: link?I never turn down chocolate but I can live without it (just) Would you be interested in comic books and if so what ones do you read or what genre of comics are you interested in?The only comic books I've ever collected were Fat Freddy's Cat .They make me laugh. WITCHEE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING FROM CALIFORNIA?I don't know what I would like from California, I've never been I like to try new things, so where ever you are from dear witch I'd love to try something local to you. IngenuiTEAs?>Looks good Honeycrisp "Apple Crips" (Dried honeycrisp apples, nothing added.) DO YOU WANT SOME WITCHEE?????<They sound delicious. Design a tea?I wouldn't appreciate this enough, I do like my black tea blends, not keen on flavours FusionSweets? (etsy)<Look nommy but shipping is expensive Poe Day? Dark Del merch in general?I've tried Alone before, The haunted palace-rose death note,The House -roses again (safe again), Lenore- tried before,Madeline -roses (escaping well from this batch) The masque, no tried before. The Pit and the Pendulum, no death notes, I like the sound of this one. Premature burial, too much earth, Prospero- can't find anything not to like-might need to seek out a tester of this one.Spirits of the dead, not sure-not jumping up and telling me to try. Kombucha?Hmmm, looks like something I would grow at work, I don't think so , but I'd probably try it . Are you dressing up for Halloween, Witchee? If so, is there anything you're looking for to complete your costume?No Do you need any accessories for your smartphone (case, skin, etc)? No thank you

heleng

heleng

 

burning man

warning: i am about to wax poetic. sorry, it's a subject i'm passionate about.   i make no secret about the fact that i am indeed, a burner. i am also highly involved with organizing the (slowly) growing burner community in my hometown of indianapolis, i do volunteer coordination for the great lakes regional burning man event (lakes of fire), i act as a black rock ranger during big burn, AND i organize a small group of folks (15-20) into a theme camp for the big burn.     whew.   i think that's my favorite thing about it...it is DEEPLY immersive, and it's not afraid to suck you in like whoa. it's not just a festival i go to. it's not just an amazing way to discover new, interactive art. it's not just an opportunity for me to push myself mentally, physically and emotionally to survive a week in the desert. it's not just a drug and adrenaline fueled week of dancing and debauchery. it is all of those things, to be sure, but it is also a mindset and a challenge to myself in my daily life.   it has given me the time and space to learn to be true to myself, and to listen in the quiet moments to discover what that truth is. it has inspired me to create, and to enable others to create. it has provided me a community, a family of crazy fucking people who drive me nuts and fill me with love and wonder at the same time. it has introduced me to new people, new places and new skills that were hiding just beyond what i already knew.   since i started going (3 years ago), i've been to dozens of burner events, and each one has engaged me deeply and then left me changed. so i guess that's what it boils down to...   the thing i love most about burning man is that it pulls me in and then changes me. and it lets me decide for myself what that change is going to look like. it's empowering and humbling and incredible.   thanks, witch, for inspiring me to write about this. it's brightened my day more than you know.  

joyfulgirl

joyfulgirl

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