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    Please be aware that we do not permit swap-related content on profiles or in blogs. Please post this content only in the For Sale, Swaps, and Wanted forums, or in the Wishlists topic. ~from Swapping 101  Thanks!
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Trainwreck112005's Blog
 

My Bottles

Agape Antique Lace (partial) Arcana Devilish Black Temple Burlesque Troop Black Opal Cake Smash Cake Smashv6 Chaste Moon 2010 Dorian Female CC Gothabilly The Girl Halloween: Las Vegas Joyful Moon Left His Nurse While in a Crowd L'Essence L'Engougement Love's Philosophy Midway Resurrected Monsterbait: Underpants Morocco Perilous Parlour Pink Moon 07 Violens Harigata II x2 Haloes x2
Trainwreck112005

Trainwreck112005

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Babypopje's Blog
 

My beloved imps

A Little Lunacy Beaver Moon 2005 (80%) Beaver Moon 2005 (full) Raven Moon (20%)   Proto's Cake Smash v6 (35%) Cake Smash v6 (full) IXHV4 (85%)   Yules Egg Nog 2010 (60%) Pink Snowballs (2 ml, 50%) The Hag (20%) Snow White 2007 (25%)   Halloweenies Pumpkin IV 2009 (80%) Pupkin Latte 2010 (full) Pumpkin Patch III 2005 (25%) Pumpkin Princess (full) Samhain 2005 (20%) The Changeling (full) The Golden Apple of the Sun The Seekim (90%) Trick or Treat (50%)   Lupercalia White Chocolate, Black Raspberry & Apricot Cordial Truffle (75%) Womb Furie 2010 (50%) Womb Furie 2010 (65%)   Black Phoenix Trading Post Candied Pumpkin (full) Licorice Bats (30%) Marshmellow Poof (50%) Marshmellow Pumpkin (50%)   Others Anne Beany (20%) Chaos Theory V Snake Oil (85%) Chaos Theory VI Vanilla 652 (80%) La Mano Del Destino (full) Lawn Gnome (25%) Halloween: Las Vegas (full) MVJBA Pancake Breakfast (60%) Snake Charmer original (15%) Stinky (2 ml, 50%) Velvet Clown (55)   General Catalogue Al-Azif (20%) Bathsheba (60%) Bohun Upas (85%) Casanova (full) Chimera (80%) Cockaigne (50%) Drink Me (50%) Drink Me (full) Endymion (full) Imperious Tiger-Lily (full) Jack (full) Loralei (80%) Manila (50%) Miskatonic University (full) Morocco (60%) Mr. Ibis (75%) New Orleans (full) Obatala (30%) Othello (20%) Perversion (full) Phantasm (full) Ravenous (50%) Rumpelstizchen (full) Robin Goodfellow (85%) Shattered (30%) Strangler Fig (30%) Sudha Segara (full) Sybaris (50%) The Antikythera Mechanism (85%) The Zieba Tree (60%) TKO (25%) Tombeur (15%) Velvet (full)
Babypopje

Babypopje

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shadowklepto's Blog
 

Bottle List

5ml Bottles I haz, Still a noob but my collection she be growing!   Pink =I Loves It!       General Catalog Drink Me (Mad Tea Party) Embalming Fluid (Ars Moriendi) Suspiro (Ars Amatoria) {Discontinued}     Limited Edition Agape Aphrogenes (Ode to Aphrodite) Changing the Shadows (Yule: A Christmas Carol) Ghoulish (Halloweenie 2010) Hony Mone (Yule 2007) Parlement of Foules (Lupercalia 2011)x2 Pink Mood (The Salon: Novel Ideas for Secret Amusements III) Punkie Night (Halloweenie 2010) Sol Invictus (Yule 2006) Sticky Pillowcase (Halloweenie 2008) Strawberry Moon (A Little Lunacy 2009) Sugar Moon (A Little Lunacy 2011) Enlightenment of Courtesan Jigkudyu (The Salon: Yoshitoshi: Holding Back the Night, 2011) The Malignant dreams of Cuthuluhu in Love (Think Geek Exclusive) The Pheonix In Spring Tiki Princess(2010)x2 Velvet Tiki (2009) Woods in Winter (Yule 2010)   Non B-PAL Black Mouse (Possets) Yuri (Good Judy) Quim (Arcana Soaps)
shadowklepto

shadowklepto

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Buy ALL the Perfumes!
 

Hall Of Shame

Notes/Oils... also of DOOM The ones that just don't work.   Notes   Jasmine Ceder Pine TEAK (Note to self, no matter how much you like all the other notes, NO TEAK.) Smoke/Vetiver Civet Tobacco Metals Mint Chocolate Cherry Meat (big surprise) Pumpkin   Scents   Grog Mata Hari Night Raven Pumpkin III 2007 Hellcat Bliss Queen of Sheba Snap Dragon Fly
SerendipityHQ

SerendipityHQ

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syrenemyst's Blog
 

Winter Swap #2 questions

Are you into mix CDs? sure   What are your favorite colors? dusty rose, forest green.   What is your favorite animal? I love groundhogs, dogs, cats, big cats, llamas   What is your favorite tree/flower/herb? I never really thought about it!   What types of books do you like to read?romance, vampire type horror, some thrillers, some YA stuff, on occassion   Do you have any children or pets? 1 daughter 99), two dogs, two cats and 1 husband.   Dark, milk, or white chocolate? Milk!   Are there any past or present Yules you are currently interested in?   Would you be interested in soap? I'm pretty set with bar soaps. I do love whipped soaps.   Do you watch tv? If yes what kinds of shows/programs do you like? (Titles of shows is okay too) -Castle, Glee, Bones, Supernatural, House MD, True Blood, Grimm, Once upon a Time, Sanctuary, Warehouse 13, The Vampire Diaries, Fringe, White Collar, Suits, Royal Pains, Project Runway, Top Chef.... the list just goes on   past shows: Buffy, Angel,X-Files, Lost, Firefly, Dresden Files, Lie to Me, Human Target   Astrological sign (purely for convenience)? Leo   Favorite genre(s) of music? I love most everything except some Country and some rap.   Do you wear or like makeup? no, not really   Do you like any other scenties/brands? (Example: LUSH, Possets, etc). I love Lush stuff. I have a bunch of things in my wishlist
syrenemyst

syrenemyst

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syrenemyst's Blog
 

El Dia De Los Reyes Magos Swap questions

Would you be ok with an early reveal or one closer to the end of the round? Either's fine!   What are your favorite animals? Dogs, cats, groundhogs   Do you have any pets? 2 dogs, 2 cats, a nine year old, heck and a husband.. lol   What is your favorite holiday? I love Christmas   What is your favorite hobby? that's a toss up. I love reading, making jewelry, and photography
syrenemyst

syrenemyst

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きって
 

For Winter Swap Snow Fox, entry #2

Hello again   I love the polar bears! <3   To answer your most recent questions, anything snuggly sounds nice ^^ I can't particularly think of something specific, but maybe a scarf or blanket or something? Yep, my ears are pierced, and as for books I don't prefer... I guess "chick-lit" and "romance" genre fiction. And yes, most definitely love medieval and Renaissance anything! <3<3<3   A couple more things I thought about are I LOVE World of Warcraft and like the WoW TCG Loot cards I also love Xena, if that helps, haha.   <3
Alarm

Alarm

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elka's Blog
 

Satyr and Yggdrasil

My testing today consists of Satyr and Yggdrasil. This morning I did Satyr and although it is a heavy almost oppressive resin scent I LOVED it. The first half hour were difficult and I did think, at the hour mark, that a headache was lurking about waiting to pounce. I am thinking of wearing it to bed because I am just that much of a weirdo. The implacability of it makes me feel safe. NOTE: in the vial it emits this weird soapy vibe and for the first half hour I would catch hints of pee probably due to the civet. However, as I said above, half an hour and solid and comforting  
Shower Time  
Put on Yggdrasil and it is not at all what I expected. I read the reviews and it seems that people got pine sol from it. It is very light... maybe because it follows Satyr. I keep getting hints of lemon from my wrists. On my inner elbows and décolletage I am getting a bit of toilet bowl cleaner smell but I am not sure... it isn't in your face cleaner smelling but just that vibe. Mind you I use a nicely scented toilet bowl cleaner from Method that is supposed to be mint and eucalyptus. Either way I did not expect lemon. I usually avoid herbal green forest scents but I can imagine this in the summertime..... it is very light and refreshing. Will update before I go to bed
elka_knits

elka_knits

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きって
 

Winter Swap Partner hint entry! ;D

Helloooo out there!!! *waves*   Thank you for the sweet card!!! Yes, bearded dragons most definitely rock and are SOOO ADORABLE! <3   In lieu of your questions, my wish lists are:   http://www.etsy.com/people/Alarm/favorites?ref=si_fav   http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/24DBMFOVVAASC/ref=cm_wl_act_vv?_encoding=UTF8&visitor-view=1&reveal=     I mostly read literary fiction and young adult! And I most definitely can and will eat sweets of all sorts!!! <3   Thanks again and take care!!! <3 *glomps*
Alarm

Alarm

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elka's Blog
 

ebay :(

I am not sure this is kosher..... Well as I mentioned in my last post I really enjoyed inputting all of my smells into the My Stash Feature. It would be a huge bonus if they you know let us delete a scent once we added it. After all people wear the stuff and the bottles do get empty sooner or later. I actually have emptied bottles! Shocker I know especially when you factor in that I had around 200 distinct smells. I know there are some that didn't get added. Fire Eater for example... I did not see my bottle of it when I was listing them all but I know I have one. I decided that the idea of trying on all my smells and doing reviews and narrowing down scents was kinda insane. It would take me almost a year to work through what I have as it is. Plus I realized that some of my imps were for things that had been discontinued or that I had bottles of and there was no reason to try them, fall in love with them, then knock myself out trying to find a spare bottle. I put them up for auction on ebay. I hope I didn't break any rules. I started my auction at $1/bottle which I know is ridiculously low judging from the price cap guidelines but I figured that way somebody who is interested in trying a lot of different smells and has the time and energy to invest in finding discontinued stuff would have a chance to check them out. I obviously have so many that there is little impetus to stalk the boards for long gone scents. Ummm   hello inez and hello mum moon. For you two I think I will haunt the boards. But why add to the list of stuff I have a hard time getting? I mean every fall I dab on my pumpkin patches from '05 and I love them in the autumn. So warm and soothing.... yummy. Oh! I never knew I did foodie smells before BPAL~ I always went for spicy oriental resins but now food has snuck in. Le Sigh. But once my PP are gone am I to kill myself looking for them? Maybe. and given my attachment to the handful of scents I do wear--Why add something that I never even wore before just because I foolishly tried the imp and decided it was lurv?
elka_knits

elka_knits

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Usagi's Blog
 

Dear Witch, :)

(it helps to actually post things, instead of saving them to draft) Hi!   First off, I apologize for not being on the ball and posting very often the past couple of weeks.   You are fabulous and awesome, and have absolutely made my last several weeks with your attention and lovely gifts. I've loved receiving all of your e cards and all the carefully chosen goodies.   I love the hairthings(and so do a lot of people who comment on how cute they are), and the gummie bears are going to get me through forever. I love how the seller on etsy you gave me a gift certificate to is not only an amazing craftswoman, but a working mother trying to pursue her passions with a small, home-based business. I still haven't found a frame that truly suits your art, but I'm not giving up. Right now, she sits in a bookcase, so I can still see her. Everything you have said and done for me is just so personal-- at times I wonder if you have some sort of magic key to my thoughts, because you've managed to catch things that I didn't even know I had mentioned anywhere.   I googled the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, and you are right. It's so cute! And what they are doing is amazing. I think I'll be reading there more often now. Thanks!   So, just a quick thank you for being the most amazing Witch. I hope that you are having a lovely end of the week, and that only good things are taking up your time. I'm kind of that you still have more goodness in store, but I'm very excited for the reveal. Have a wonderful weekend!
Usagi

Usagi

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Switch Witch
 

More info for fox

Pink? I am not a huge fan of pink especially girly pinks and hot pinks   Lemon? I am not a huge fan of any fruit flavored stuff, I do like lemon in candles sometimes.   Fingerless mittens, here, please. Or gloves. I could really use a pair of leather gloves. Or a NyanCat or Fourth Doctor scarf. I could use anything from any Doctor love them all. The Nyancat scarf was adorable as well. I would love a pair of fingerless gloves. Do you like artisan oils and vinegars? Yes more oil then vinegar, but either is fantastic   What are your opinions on traditional holiday cookie flavorings? I'm thinking anise and cardamom in particular. Cardamom is cool, anise is not my fave, but that being said I am up for anything different or new.   Any crafty pursuits you’ve been dying to experiment with? Would you like a little kit of something you’ve never tried? Do you need any particular items for your new or existing stash? There are 100’s of crafts I start, but never finish. I would love the stuff to decoupage (sp) a bpal box I have the pasty stuff mod podge I think just nothing else. See like I said I get great ideas and never complete.   Bunny, could you use a 2012 calendar, and, if so, do you like big monthly ones or the page-a-day type? I really do not use calenders   Milk or dark chocolate: I like both but prefer dark, just not super dark.   Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny? I did not order any decants this year to broke and xmas is coming, but many of the Frankenstein and Little Match Girl sound devine as long as they do not have an abundance of rose or strong floral. COLDER AND COLDER, Midnight Mass, and anything with oak, frankincense,or vanilla sounds good. Coin purses: I don't really use that much, except for the time I've been in Japan, because at least half of their currency is in coins, and cash is more prevalent than plastic. So, if I ever go back, I'd love to have one!   If your fox were to knit something for you, would it be a lacy shawl or a pair of socks? A Shawl would be lovely, then again my feet are always cold surprise me   Would anyone else be interested in a soap dish or something like that? I have no place to sit one my sink is blah and just sticks out of the wall and bathtub corners are to narrow.   Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, which house do you identify with, and why? Would you want knitted things/replicas/accessories in your house colours? Hufflepuff or Slytherin.     Are there any Yules from *PAST* years that you're interested in trying? Including past winter inquisitions? I am not sure I love The Girl but no it is impossible, so any that are something you think I might like.     Let's talk about fruit! Do you like dried fruit or h ate it? Like some but not others? Not into fruit   How do you feel about cherries? Prefer the sweet or tart versions? Dried? Jam? Salsa? Hot sauce? BBQ sauce? I am not a cherry fan though the salsa, hot sauce and bbq sauce sound interesting.   Bunnies! What is your general philosophy about patterns for accessories such as socks, scarves, and tights? Do you like solids? Stripes? Polka dots? Weird patterns like harlequin-type stuff? Any of the above? I love stripes and harlequin, polka dots not so much.   Bunny, are you interested in anything from Geek Chic Cosmetics?   I am not much of a makeup wearer   Chile, yay or nay? I live in New Mexico so chili is something we already have a ton of.   Would you rather have an early reveal, or would you prefer one close to the end of the round? That is up to you.   Stuffed microbes from Think Geek I am sorry though they are adorable I am not sure what I would do with one and since I suffer from anxiety issues and OCD both leaning towards freaking out on medical issues I may not be the best candidate for one.
mojomomma

mojomomma

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Crazy Random Happenstance
 

Switch Witch Predictions

Hello witch! I am usually very good at figuring out who is my witch but this time I didn't look for a return address (i'm not sure if there WAS one?) on the box you sent earlier in the round.   Still...I've compiled a small list of likely suspects based on the small amount of info you've given me...   1) I do not believe you are overseas. I believe you live in the US. 2) I'm fairly certain you are of the ladybits persuasion. 3) You have implemented a minion or two. 4) According to you, we have a lot in common...   So...   1) Stariel--Probably not but the gift card from Villainess came from Stariel. Probably a kind minion...but sometimes us witchees forget these things and accidentally reveal too much info. 2) Cielamara--I've traded to you in circular swaps so maybe you though I would recognize your address? 3) Kittyhawk--we have things in common politically so maybe? Probably a long shot 4) Coldandsleepy--okay...I'm just drawing at straws I think... 5) StinkyPinky--just a gut feeling (though my guts, at the moment, are ill so I'm probably off..) She JUST sent off her reveal so probably not...   I am probably horribly, horribly wrong. Like I said, I'm usually on it but this year not so much!
writergal969

writergal969

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elka's Blog
 

my stash feature

Can I possibly express how much I love this feature? It totally rocks. There are a few missing scents which I understand they, the mods, are aware of and one big misspelling. Chokmah is spelled without the ending H on the drop down menu.   Anyway I got sucked into imputing all of my smells yesterday and I tried my imp of Beltane 2005. I was right. I don't like it. I did reapply it last night about 9 pm to let The Flame smell it fresh and, not only did he not like it after it had sat for 7 hrs on not exposed skin {my cleavage} due to faint soapiness factor but he HATED it fresh. For like the first hour. I woke up this morning and burrowed under the covers in some futile attempt to avoid getting up and Hello Soap! I have now officially created a box for Go Away smells. Sometime today I will take a shower and try something else. I mean the Beltane is not rank or anything.... it actually turns into some beautiful skin floral creaminess on wrists and inside elbows so I am not dying to get it off me. I just don't think it is worth keeping due to the funky herbal green scent and soap wafts I get for hours and hours and hours. Even now it seems to morph into something else... it just won't settle in and get all cozy! I love me the cozy skin scents but I totally get the quick change artistry of spring going on with this particular blend.   yes I did an official review already
elka_knits

elka_knits

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elka's Blog
 

impalicious

I keep a knitting blog but I don't feel up to mixing it with beauty stuff so I figured you know ~~ use the bpal blog for bpal and beauty stuff   I am on my usual kick of wanting to warm up the house with smell... it is getting chillier out there and dreary so scent and self care is becoming more important. Way back when I discovered BPAL I remember reading a thread about how to store imps. I ordered some lab thingies that were just right for imps and filled up 3 of them. Somehow I can only find 2 and they are full of stuff I haven't even tried yet!!! I actually dug it out because somebody from the LHC mentioned a scent and I knew I had an imp of it. A salon scent and I had purchased the imp packs when the salons came out. My organizational skills kinda suck eggs since they were all willy nilly in these boxes so I started organizing. I put my salon and otherwise special art work imps in one pile and the ordinary lack of artwork imps in another pile. I created a third pile for imps I had gotten from other people... you know the taped up label with name written on them. I have 5 of those.   THEN I decided I was going to expand my scent vocabulary. I wear the same smells all the time but I have so many sitting here that I never had tried at all and I might love them. Since the smallest pile was the lack of floppy tag ones I decided to look them up on the reviews pages to get a feel for what kind of scent they were... the notes according to lab and such so that I can do some sort of narrowing down of what I like and don't like experiment. That is if I like a scent that contains X, Y, and Z but I don't like scent that has A, Y, and Z then maybe I either love X or hate A sort of thing. Does that even make sense?   4 of these scents are discontinued!!!!!! I admit I haven't purchased anything from lab for a few years. Nothing this year for sure. What year did Inez come out? I will say 2008 then although I cannot believe I have been working through my 3 main scents for so long. Well okay I have more than 3 main scents but yeah I used to buy them in sets of 3 and just set them aside while cycling through some imps that I wanted to try because I thought I would love them or my usual love. I don't wear perfume much during the summer since I like heavy resinous scents. Mum Moon is my basic summer scent. Dragons Milk too. Winter it is some pumpkins left over from '05, Snake Oil, Mama Ji my one true love that doesn't last long enough darn it.   So master plan: try these 5 scents and start narrowing down what I like. IN THE BOTTLE   I likes   Chokmah Laudanun: Nutmeg, sassafras, black poppy and myrrh   Chokmah doesn't list ingredients but people say it smells like root bear and laudanum has sassafras. I would normally buy anything with amber or myrrh and those pumpkin pie spices such as nutmeg or coriander so there you go.... I can't believe I never tried laudanum before. I am looking forward to my shower tomorrow morning   I don't like   Ace of Pentacles: Black pine, patchouli, honeysuckle, oakmoss, almond and other soft earthen tones Yesod Beltane   Here beltane and yesod do not list ingredients. Beltane is a green floral and yesod is an aquatic floral from the reviews. I tend to like almond and some patchoulis but I am not looking forward to trying these at all. Just saying.
elka_knits

elka_knits

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Anita's Blog
 

HOliday fun swap question catch up!

I live in the city of the chicken wing. If I were to send you something savory, what's your heat tolerance (or sweet and heat for that matter)? I don’t mind a little heat, I also like it when its heat and sweet mixed together.   If your fox/bunny were to gift you with a gift card from anywhere, as in any store food-wise, music wise etc., what gift card would you like? Pier 1, Sock Dreams, Bpal .   If I were to send you chocolate is there anything I should avoid as in nuts, cherries etc.? Also, what are some of your favorite holiday candies? NO raisins, cherries, orange anything, and I love candy canes, and misty mints.   Does anything from Fusion Sweets interest you? I am not a huge fan of marshmallows, but the rose infused ones intrigue me. And again, as above, I don’t like these things in my chocolate..   Interested in anything from the Elements and Artifacts Yule update? Apparently I want the whole dang update almost! So here are the ones that I would like –NO pressure, my foxy Fox!: Frost At Midnight, Jacob’s Ladder, Midnight Mass 2011, Deepest Mysteries of Creation, Solitary and Abhorred, A Wonderful Light, Thousands of Lights, In Brightness and Joy   What was the best holiday present you ever got? My first born baby    Bunny, what scent are you desperately wanting to be resurrected this year with the Anniversary update? I haven't been into BPAL for long enough to have an answer for this one! I guess I'd love to see what Gluttony smelled like.   Groupon for Moxie Nouveau! Dear Bunneh, is this something that would interest you? \ Bun-bun, what's your favourite colour? Your favourite gemstone? Your favourite animal (real or imaginary)? And do you have any intense phobias? Color: Red Gemstone: I love moonstones, and amber, and opals (it’s my birthstone ) Animal: owls, dogs, foxes, ravens, Phobia: I’m not really sure that I have a phobia   Reveal, yes or no? I would prefer my Fox to reveal, but will be cool if she doesn't want to. I plan to reveal, as I think that's part of the fun.   Nano'ing? Ummm, I am not sure what is meant by this..   Do you like/need boxes for perfume/knicknacks? Fer sure!   Charity gifts? Either fair-trade type stuff, or virtual type gifts, like vaccinations or school supplies being bought on your behalf, or something along those lines? I would be happy with any of these, I also support the Brain tumor Foundation of Canada. Bunny, are you interested in tarts from Two Timing Tart? What scents, if any, are you interested in? It sounds very yummy smelling- Prettyt Boys in Eyeliner, Exp#2, Tease, Parasol. Do you need any holiday recipes? Is there something in particular that you'd like baked or made for you? And for those of you doing the no sugar/low sugar, etc. thing these days, how about savory things? I'm a baker, so I'm good for holiday recipes. I do not believe in low/no sugar, since I have a raging sweet tooth. And I can't think of anything in particular I'd like to have baked -- anything my Fox wants to make me would be great!   Are you a big ol' nerd for any particular subject? Science, math, linguistics, etc? Or particular authors/fandoms? I don’t think I am a nerd for a subject really, but I do love language. Lemon? Lemon is a go    Pink? I can do pink.   Do you like artisan oils and vinegars? Yes I do What are your opinions on traditional holiday cookie flavorings? I'm thinking anise and cardamom in particular. They rock and it’s a shame more peopledon’t use them.   Any crafty pursuits you’ve been dying to experiment with? Would you like a little kit of something you’ve never tried? Do you need any particular items for your new or existing stash?I really want to pursue pottery.   Bunny, could you use a 2012 calendar, and, if so, do you like big monthly ones or the page-a-day type? I love calendars and I do both- the one a day pages at work, and the big ones at home.   Let's talk about fruit! Do you like dried fruit or hate it? Like some but not others? I’m not a fan of the dried fruit really at all.   How do you feel about cherries? Prefer the sweet or tart versions? Dried? Jam? Salsa? Hot sauce? BBQ sauce? Cherries must be fresh.   What is your general philosophy about patterns for accessories such as socks, scarves, and tights? Do you like solids? Stripes? Polka dots? Weird patterns like harlequin-type stuff? Any of the above? Gimmie colour, gimmie fun patterns and designs, gimmie something off the wall.   Would anyone else be interested in a soap dish or something like that? Actually, I DO need a soap dish- for my downstairs bathroom, which is a yellow, and has a beach scene shower curtain, and mermaids on the walls lol.   Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny? I added all of these into the question above, whoops!   Do you like coin purses? I’m good, I just got witched one last SW.   Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate? Either or is fine by me, I love both.   fingerless mittens or full mitts? BOTH.
Anita

Anita

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StinkyPinky's Blog
 

Winter Holiday Fun Swap 2 Blog

Are you into mix CDs? Yes!   What are your favorite colors? Bright blue, violet, fuchsia, hot pink, black, grey, brown, silver, teal, rainbow   What is your favorite animal? Cats, but I love animals in general.   What is your favorite tree/flower/herb? Well, if I had to pick... Flowering cherry and plum blossom trees, and redwoods; roses in unusual colors; lavender, mint, basil and rosemary.   What types of books do you like to read? Good sci-fi or variants thereof, Neil Gaiman books, funny personal essays that draw from real life like Capote or Sedaris, books with female protagonists... I have a GoodReads if you want any more specific info.   Do you have any children or pets? 2 cats.   Dark, milk, or white chocolate? Milk, or dark that's not too bitter. White once in a great while.   Are there any past or present Yules you are currently interested in? I have decants on the way for a bunch of the new Yules, but the ones I'd consider buying unsniffed, if I had to pick, are Yellow Snowballs; Lick It Discreetly; Egg Nog; and Colder and Colder. I haven't actually tried many of the past Yules, but would be interested in Sugar Plum Fairy, any Lick It variation, and maybe a tester-amount of Pink Snowballs or Snow White.   Would you be interested in soap? If so, do you have a preference? Sure! I would love to try some BPTP or Villainess soaps, in unscented or not too strong fragrances. I'm open to other things too!   Do you watch tv? If yes what kinds of shows/programs do you like? Yes, mostly Netflix instant or on DVD, as we don't have regular TV in my house. I like a lot of stuff, especially comedies, but here's my short list of all-time favorites:   Arrested Development Strangers With Candy The Office Kids in the Hall Home Movies The new Dr. Who 30 Rock   Astrological sign (purely for convenience)? Leo (2nd decanate, ♊ rising, ♋ moon)   Favorite genre(s) of music? Indie, rock, alternative, alt-country, soul, jazz, blues, some classical, some hip-hop... I'll listen to almost anything.   Do you wear or like makeup? If yes, colors/brands/favorite items? YES. It's my vice. I'll try to be brief... For colors, I like metallics (golds especially), shimmery nudes and peaches, jewel tones, and glitter! Brands: MAC, Urban Decay, Too Faced, Tarte, NARS, Tarina Tarantino. Fave items? Lip gloss and balm, shimmery and sparkly eyeshadow - I have a lot of Archetype and similar loose MMU. Glitter eyeliner.   Do you like any other scenties/brands? I like LUSH, Philosophy and Pacifica, for B&B stuff. Not so much into other perfumes though! Most of the commercial perfumes are especially not my friend.
thezander

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syrenemyst's Blog
 

SW Questionnare

Birthday:8/3 Pets: 2 cats, 2 dog, 1 husband Children: 1 daughter Religious orientation: Christian Favorite Holiday:Christmas, Groundhog's Day (long story) Occupation/Major in school: stay at home mom Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): married, live with my husband and the rest of my entourage Livejournal/Blog/Website: syrenemyst.livejournal.com, syrenemyst.deviantart.com, cyrenemyst.etsy.com   BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: PINCHED WITH 4 ACES, loving the new Mastermind and Touched Twice Favorite notes: white musk, lavender, sandalwood, chamomile, neroli Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Least favorite BPAL oils: Namaste, Numb Least favorite notes: patchouli   Beauty Hair type:normal Skin Type:normal with t zone Allergies: none Other things to avoid: hair care products, IOE products Tub, shower or both? both Favorite bath&beauty products: sugar scrubs, lotions, creams, bath bombs, salt scrubs, fizzies, bubble bars   Type(s) of jewelry worn: necklace with pendants Ring/wrist/collar size: I wear about 36 inch length chains Jewelry - gold or silver? silver Do you have any allergies to metal? none Favorite gemstones: emerald, hematite Pierced ears, stretched ears, neither? pierced ears   Lifestyle Favorite colors: forest green, dusty rose, cream Style/home decoration style: eclectic, comfortable Things you collect: bookmarks, gargoyles, dragons Favorite music: rock, pop, alternative Least favorite music: most rap Vegetarian/Vegan: no Other food restrictions: diabetic Favorite foods/drinks: hot cocoa, flavored coffee Favorite authors/genres: Laurell Hamilton, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Mercedes Lackey. I enjoy romance (except for wild west settings), mysteries, vampire fiction,some horror, some thrillers   Least favorite authors/genres: westerns, crime bios Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: How do you feel about receiveing gently used books as gifts? I love books, so used is ok Favorite stores (including clothing stores): any book store, Walmart Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Amazon, LUSH, Prarieland Herbs, Fire Mountain gems, iTunes   Magazines you subscribe to: Entertainment Weekly Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: People, Favorite movies: A Knight's Tale, Serenity, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Underworld Favorite TV show: Castle, Glee, Bones, Supernatural, House MD, True Blood, Grimm, Once upon a Time, Sanctuary, Warehouse 13, The Vampire Diaries, Fringe, White Collar, Suits, Royal Pains, Project Runway, Top Chef.... the list just goes on   past shows: Buffy, Angel,X-Files, Lost, Firefly, Dresden Files, Lie to Me, Human Target   Hobbies/crafts done: decoupage boxes, photography, beaded jewelry, steampunk inspired jewelry   Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc): This link had SW ideas, and links to other wishlists: Wishlist, which includes my etsy and Amazon lists   Random Questions:   I have a ton more of these questions here at this blog link   - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? family tells me I am a 2 , fellow BPAler's have said a 4 or 5. I think a 3.   - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere)Scotland   - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? younger   - What animal do you feel like the most? a groundhog   - Your favorite feature about yourself: my lips   - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? in a neighborhood   - If you were a tree, what would you be and why?   -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10.   - Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? organizing decant circles.. lol   - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? on occasion.   I like to slather my food in …: sometimes, ketchup   - State fairs or carnivals? carnivals     Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!): I am open to trying all kinds of new things, I love handmade items and I might not always post a lot but I will answer any emails or questions you send me.   Other things I like?: -Celtic items, celtic designs -magnets -Scrunchies, hair sticks and big hair clips -hometown souvenirs -bookmarks -journals -unusual or unique knick-knacks -Hello Kitty -groundhogs   Things that really aren't for me: -teas -makeup -socks -IOE products
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scopoliacarniolica's Blog
 

Winter Holiday Fun Swap ?'s

My etsy wish list!   Are you into mix CDs? I don't really listen to music, weird I know.   What are your favorite colors? I like rosy pinks, light blues, navy, chocolate brown, and Bordeaux/wine.   What is your favorite animal? I'm like Snow White, I like woodland creatures (like owls, deer, and bunnies), and I also like cats.   What is your favorite tree/flower/herb? Maple trees, juniper, hyacinth, foxglove, sweet peas, rosemary.   What types of books do you like to read? Fairy tales and some fantasy type stories, and I have been itching to read Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, as well as Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.   Do you have any children or pets? I only have furry little ones; one small black female cat and one chocolate female miniature dachshund. They are adorable little trouble makers and they are the best of friends (like the Fox and the Hound), I even found them cuddled together for a nap the other day.   Dark, milk, or white chocolate? Dark, as that tends to be dairy free. I have however, seen dairy-free white chocolate (from Israel I think) on a vegan foods website that I am so dying to get so I can make peppermint bark this year.   Are there any past or present Yules you are currently interested in? I would be ticked pink if I could get my hands on a few of the Nutcrackers that I didn't pickup last year. I would so love to have Harlequin & Columbia, Dance of the Mirlitons, and The Soldier.   Would you be interested in soap? If so, do you have a preference? Possibly. I typical buy Villainess soaps, as they smell amazing and are the least drying on my skin out of everything I have tried, but atlas it is still drying. I am really interested in trying CocoaPink's Whipped Topping Cream Soap though. And if it is as good and moisturizing as everyone says, I will be a lover of soap.   Do you watch tv? If yes what kinds of shows/programs do you like? All the time, with my husband after he gets home from work. We like to watch Psych, Dexter, Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Mushi-Shi, as well as the occasional scientific and historical documentaries.   Astrological sign (purely for convenience)? I'm a double Capricorn.   Favorite genre(s) of music? Classical.   Do you wear or like makeup? If yes, colors/brands/favorite items? Yes, I like pinks and earth tones. I really like 100% Pure as I can get make-up there that is all natural, plant based, and vegan (though not all of their products are vegan). Everyday Minerals is not too bad either. I like shimmery eyeshadow, moisturizing lip color/balm, velvety primer or foundation.   Do you like any other scenties/brands? I really like some of the products from Lush and Villianess, but I only wear perfumes from Black Phoenix.   Anything you're especially wanting to try from the Villainess update? Nothing from their update really interests me, but I could really go for Scintillating Smooch and Whipped as I am not starting to crave cool minty things since the weather here is getting colder.   What 'cuddly' item do folks want? A cute stuffie? A scarf? A hat with ears? I could really use a nice knitted hat and scarf set, perhaps in ivory. Also I have been wanting some berets. And mittens are always a good thing to have.   How do you feel about Paintbox soap? I have never tried them before, though their Christmas soaps sound real nice. However, most soaps really dry out my skin, but they might make for good hand soap.   Do you like to burn candles and tarts. Anything from Two Timing Tart that interests you? I love candle and I love using my tart burner, as long as they are are scented with essential oils rather than artificial fragrance. I have been really wanting to try TTT's winter edition tarts, as well as Insomniac and Satin Sheets.   If you were to receive socks, what kind would you like? Do you have a preference about style, length, color, etc? I could always use more socks. I like knee high and over the knee, but calf length is good too. I prefer solid color socks in neutrals, browns, jewel tones, grays and black. And I love embossed or lace like patters.   What are you really interested in reading? Would you like a hardcover, softcover or electronic copy? I really would like some new vegan cookbooks like Vegan Brunch and Vegan with a Vengeance, both by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Also would like to read the books I mentioned in the question about favorite genre. Hardcover or softcover are fine, but no electronic copies please.   Are you planning on going anywhere during the round? No.   Would you be interested in recipes? If so, do you have a preference? This was kinda of answer in the reading question, I want some more vegan recipients to add to my collection.   Do you have a favorite cuddly character or plush? Not really, I'm not too interested in plushies. But I do like teddy bear items, like this adorable bear hat. I would love something like this.   Are you interested in anything from the BPAL Anniversary update? I would really like to try The Phoenix at Dawn and The Phoenix at Midday, maybe even The Phoenix at Midnight.   Would you be interested in any artsy or baking related supplies? Baking supplies would be awesome. I love to bake, and cook.   How do you like socks? Is there anything specific over at sockdreams.com that you like perhaps? I love Sock Dreams. Here are a few of my favorites: http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/anklets/este-luxe-crew-socks - In Caviar or Grey. http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/anklets/jane-cashmere-anklet - In Denim. http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/anklets/cotton-lace-anklets - In Brown or Ivory. http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/knee-highs/o-lovelies - Small in Pebble or Pearl. http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/tights/floral-flocked-tights - In Blue/Grey.   How do you feel about spiced nuts (cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, etc)? Do you have a nut preference (Almond, cashew)? Spiced nuts would be nice. I love peanuts, almonds, and walnuts the most, but all are welcomed in my house.   Bunny, what is something that would make you squee with joy if you received it in your package? Any of the jewelry or other fashion accessories from my Etsy favorites. But regardless, just the fact that my fox specialized a Christmas package just for me is enough for squee action.
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The Fragrant Fellow
 

A peculiar problem to have

Have you ever stood in front of your dresser in front of a captive audience of 5mL bottles of BPAL and paralyzed--stark, still immoveable? Unable to decide which lovely aromatic masterpiece best sums up your possible later mood the best? I am sure I am not alone in this... am I?   So I stood for five minutes with Dracul, King of Clubs, Intrigue and #OCCUPYWALLST in my hand. I rolled them around in my hands like those silvery orbs you buy in Asian gift shops. You know the kind, stress relieving with little tonal plates inside that when you spin them in your hands your mind is supposed to find surcease of chaos. Well there I am spinning these little stress relieving scents in my palms. Whirring around and around in my shaky, hurried hands. This one? No! This one? Maybe!   Suddenly I drop one. NOOOOOOOOOOO! Who is this wild eloper who jumped to his death to escape the dizzying parody I was engaging in? It was #OCCUPYWALLST. As punishment for his impudence I twist his little head off and smear his fluid across my eager skin--behind my ears, wrist, hair, nape of my neck. I almost bathe in his essence. Now I'm ready to rock and roll all night!   Ciao
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