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Beware of Redhead - The BPAL Version
 

More questions - and answers!

Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I belong to quite a few member sites - but I'd love suggestions of some maybe I don't know about?   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? I like throw pillows in browns, apple greens, blues, creams, silvers...   purses? bags? What style/colors?   A new cool looking laptop back would be awesome to fit my new lappie, but I suspect prices are out of range for this round! I bought a pouch for my Kobo that I love, it's on my Etsy I suspect.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? I don't have long enough hair to pull off scarves. Tho scarves I could use for bellydancing would always be welcome (and used is awesome esp. in case I decide to cut them up for costuming)   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? Haven't tried their stuff in a while, but they used to make awesome foody things. And I'm always looking for SLS free hair stuff.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Yes - any and all would be good. And I'd love to have recipes to use stuff.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVD - I am without blueray.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I have a lot of LUSH soap so I'm good there, but Villainess is awesome, as is Paintbox, Haunt, House of Gloi, Arcana. I'm working on adding what I like to my help list. And samples are awesome.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Hm. I would say not Rococco but I'm good with the other three. It depends on the piece honestly.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated Likely no, but I'm not sure.   Copied CD's or DVD's? SURE!   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I'm likely ok but my favourite disney characters are the Villains...particularly Maleficent.
Aevalin

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Coo coo chachoo!
 

More Switchwitch Ketchup!

My dear witch. Sorry for the lack of posting. Have a happy Friday!   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what?   I have no idea what these sites are...   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you?   Ooo. I love super bright colored pillows, especially collage style or with lots of different fabrics/designs/patchwork style. And I do mean *bright*!   purses? bags? What style/colors?   I have pretty much worn out my purse, I like them big with lots of pockets, because I carry many things. Something that helped me get organized in my purse would be nice... it is a mess!   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors?   Yes! I love scarves of all kinds. Again, bright colors, (primary or jewel tones) and patterns are lovely, especially fractalesque designs.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)?   I’ve never tried Starring Fragrances, but I do love foody scents Milk things tend to seem sour on me though /cry I’m down with cool products.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc.   Ooo. I would love all of the above. I’ve never been able to try any of these fancy things !   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither?   DVD right now. But I think my dvd player is broken     Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?)   I love socks! All kinds, from ankle to knee high. All colors! Whee!   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care?   I don’t care. The most important thing (it sounds corny but it is true) is that the witch has me in mind! I love the idea of someone taking time to think about me!   Do you like pirate-related things?   Yarrr... they’re pretty cool    Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors???   I’ve never tried any of these brands, but my perfume scent preferences would probably apply to soaps. I’ve always wanted to sample some of the soaps I’ve seen on the forums, from bptp, paintbox soapworks, and all kinds! Maybe from bptp trying snake oil soap or shub-niggurath.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?   Art deco is georgeous... probably my fav.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated   I can’t do caffeine... so no    Copied CD's or DVD's?   I don’t see why not.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you?   I love Lady and the Tramp. It is my fav disney movie and always makes me melt.
Deceitfuldescender

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alterosen's Blog
 

Spring 2011 Switch Witch extras

Late May/early June 2011, I wasn't able to squee about my final package from my Witchy because the IGI thread was already closed. So here it is:   I received an unexpected Switch Witch package the other day! What a lovely surprise - I'm sure the international postal people hung on to it for a while, just because. Picture here Inside was some great paper goods: a bookmark printed with Gouldian finches (so vivid!), 2 BPAL postcards I haven't seen before & a pretty postcard of the Sunset over Sydney Harbour with a note from my dear Witch. There was also some other awesome BPTP swag - the coveted white BPAL pen & an Underworld Cup pin (yay!) - Some very nice Emma Page jewellery: sparkly earrings & a silver heart pendant with a chain - awesome Australian Redback Spider socks (officially the coolest socks I own!) - Hand Balm in Tranquil Sleep from Lathers & Lights (very soothing) - a nice selection of imps: Al-Azif, Bohun Upas, Casanova, Lorelei, Night Raven & Psyche - a whole bunch of sweet origami cranes, stars & hearts!   Thanks so much for all the goodies!   Here's a picture of my first package: viola! .   March 25   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) - probably just the soap & a perfume sample (though I do like the Whipped product, it's a lot of lotion to use up if I don't like the scent - I'm looking at you, Just Desserts...)   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? - my favorite so far has been: Berry Patch, Spice Trade, Vanilla Bean & Incense, though Sugared Roses, Spice Trade, Red Woods & Raspberry Plum was pretty awesome, too. I've been toying with the idea of a rosy, citrusy combo for summer but am a little afraid of it going wrong - Sugared Roses, Lemon Meringue, Buttercream ...)   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? - I've been lucky enough to receive scarves from a couple of my past Witches ( blows smooches at Galahad & Baitu) & the wonderful stariel once knit me some fabulous socks (gentle glomp) so I feel like I shouldn't expect anymore handknit bounty but anything would be welcome   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? - I'm fond of all things Lindt (come here, leetle bunnies & carrots!) & Cadbury Mini Eggs (even though they sell them year round, I still like getting a big bag at Easter & scarfing it down by myself), I saw some Cadbury orange -marshmallow eggs that I'd like to try. I'm also pretty keen on peanut butter filled things.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? - Dorian (I have a back-up, but still), Perversion, Lady Una, Marie, Faith, Nemesis (for my DH)     March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? - I wouldn't mind trying the Lost Woods of Killarney & the Morrigan. The Turkish Delight from the Yules caught my eye more than anything from the current update   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? - I'm not crazy about really dry wines but will try anything! I mostly drink reds (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz) & the occasional glass of dessert or ice wine   March 21   What three things are you craving right now? milk chocolate, warm vanilla milk with cinnamon & cardamom, some crusty rosemary bread with butter   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. - I can always use more cards & cute notepads!   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) - samples of Sybil, Pumpkin King & Gypsy Queen (even sniffies!), Bottle-wise: either Hunger Moon or Sky-typing with Chem-trails would make me really happy   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) - de-cluttering & cleaning house ,*sigh* the will is just not there   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? - Nope, wouldn't be creeped out. I'm always happy to meet another BPALista but would prefer a bit of prior notice if someone's gonna show up at my house   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? - You bet!     March 18   Do you like poetry? - Yes, I do. (I was an English major, remember).   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? - like foody, fruity & spicy, florals can be iffy   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? - I really like Jill Thompson (characters: Scary Godmother & Delirium) & Ted Naifeh (GloomCookie, Courtney Crumrin) but haven't been trying to keep up on what they're doing   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? - I'm a toenail decorator only. I like glittery reds & purples, wouldn't mind finding a nice sparkley blue or deep orange   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? - pot holders! and a decent pastry cutter would be nice   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these?   - I have all the Sandman graphic novels & some others but don't really collect them in general. I'm quite fond of Buffy (would enjoy Spike & Giles stuff) but am not as obsessed as some people & haven't really been enjoying the new comics. Not a D&D player but totally loved hacking & slashing my way through Diablo I & II. I do happily work in a library & know way more about LOTR & Greek & Norse mythology than I need to. I'm a bit of a Lovecraft officinado, too & have always wanted a stuffed Cthulhu.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse - I like velvet a lot or cotton, blanket would be best in something soft & cozy   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? - I have decants ordered & was lusting after the shirt but talked myself out of it   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? - Can't think of anything   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? - I like floral or paisley patterns or solids in sage green, cranberry or cobalt, any size   purses? bags? What style/colors? - I'm always game for a new cloth shopping bag or book bag especially if it's not canvas coloured (beige)   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? - Sure! Blues, purples & greens & combinations thereof   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deodorant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? - I had a sample of the sugar scrub in Gangster's Moll that was pretty delicious. I'd be into small sizes of shower gel & room sprays, too in anything foody/spicy.   March 16 or those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? - mostly cool colours like plum, dark pink, sheer or opaque, shimmer is good but not essential   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. - I'm good for most things but used to be able to get a spice mix called Zhug that I can't find anymore & I'm interested in trying Old Bay, vanilla bean paste would be nice   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? - cats, crows & ravens, otters, hedgehogs, tigers   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? - Cake Smash v3 or Victorian Rose Milk or Underpants (mostly to share 'cause I only have a third of a decant) or La Befana   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? - dvds, please   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) - anklets or mid-calf   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? - whatever my Witchy desires to do is fine by me   Do you like pirate-related things? - Yar!   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? - I've tried all the BPAL soaps but would be happy to have more Gingerbread Poppet, Shub or Snake Oil (pieces are fine), I'm quite fond of Villainess & have quite a few listed in my Switch Witch Help. I'd be especially interested in ones that are Soap Box Co. exclusives (Masala, Autumn Gala, Proserpina) 'cause I'm unlikely to ever order from them since Canadian shipping is over $20. Lush is easy for me to get.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? - I'm fond of Art Nouveau (I think it's all the swirly bits)   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated - ooh! nom nom. I generally like coffee flavoured things   Copied CD's or DVD's? - I'm okay with it if they're hard to come by   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? - Nightmare Before Christmas stuff is always good or Finding Nemo   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? - yay but probably too expensive to ship. - Cider, red wine, pale & honey ales, Calvados, sometimes liqueurs like Chambord, Grand Marnier, Baileys, Mozart Gold   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? - Yay!   Do you like amurigami dolls? - Yes! Chewbacca is adorable! The black metal dude is hilarious!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? - Pirates, all the way!   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. - I'm kinda picky about hair accessories - scrunchies in velvet or patterned/tapestry fabric would be a safe bet though   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? - ears only (7 holes but wear rings in all but the lowest which are the ones I change up daily)   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) - Bring it all on!   March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? - there'd be a whole lot of napping & eating out going on (can you tell I'm feeling a little burnt out? )   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? - Neil Gaiman, FoodLibrarian, Bookshelves of Doom, Cakewrecks, Go Fug Yourself, Smart Bitches/Trashy Books, King Arthur Flour Baking blog   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? - I've been lucky enough to have been gifted a couple of fabulous ones already but could use one just for my rose scents (would have to have voluptuous old-fashioned roses on it, of course, on a dark background)   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? - heirloom veggies (esp. tomatoes), herbs & smelly flowers are my faves   Social Networking sites: I'm still resisting   favourite artists or specific paintings? - I guess I like illustrators best: Arthur Rackham, Brian Froud, James Christiansen, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Ursula Vernon. I'm also drawn to paintings of the night sky with the moon & stars   March 13   how about mix CDs? - love 'em!   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) - love 'em!   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? - I can buy them locally but would be interested in trying any unusual flavours that we wouldn't see - like Dark chocolate mint, yum!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? - I have some Kipling & other stuff on my Amazon list   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? - yay, candles!   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? - lately, I've only been listening to Sarah Harmer's new album, Oh Little Fire   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? - You bet!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? - I don't have a device   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? - huge makes it easier as long as there is also some ranking going on   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? - Yay!   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? - Recipes are awesome!   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) - I'd love a bottle of Kuang Shi or Marie or Fae & some Nemesis for my DH (I may have to get myself a Worm Moon t-shirt, too, because it's adorable!)   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica - I like it fairly tasteful   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? - You bet! I'm always at the thrift store   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? - I'm set for most things but I'd love to try something regional from my Witchy's area or some kind of spice or herb mix they think is great   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? - I like French roast coffee but I'd rather not get too much of one kind of tea at once because I like variety   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) - Of course: gummis (especially Haribo), licorice, chocolate-covered pretzels, peanut butter- filled pretzels, yam chips, sesame rice crackers
alterosen

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therhoda's Unduly crazy rambles
 

okay behind as USUAL

Oh how i hate frames, this is in a TINY little square now. How am i supposed to compose in this thing *elbows some space to write in*   All right first i will do the great question catch up then well i am betting it will be another post.   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? Sure although i already have a demonoid account i havnt used in years.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Oh man i LIKE big colorful fluffy pillows. I love textures and well as long as it isnt a pastel floral i am pretty good with pillowness.   purses? bags? What style/colors? Okay here is a confession. Ia m a woman who dosn't carry a purse, I like them but the ones i want cost to much money and the ones i can afford i dont want. What i want is a BIG leather purse that is butter soft and To big for me to forget.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Okay I LOVE LOVE LVOE hair sticks, problem is they ahve to be bright and sturdy enough to hold up THICK heavy hair. I snap little ones or they jsut arnt enough to hold it up. I need at least 7 inc of usable stick. I LOVE LOVE wooden ones that are about the size of good chop sticks. They need to be rounded and smooth or my hair eats them. I used to have some beautiful red ones what i wore for years. I accident snaped them when i had my hair to high and wound it to tight on the stick, I was sad   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? humm not sure wonder if i can find a link. (ill get back to you)   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I have to admit i dont wear them but hey i am willing to try anything, and if i could get a green apple lip gloss I could be a convert     Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. - I have ALWAYS wanted to try some fo these but well i cant bring myself to pay what they want for them. Some vanilla extract of good quality would never go bad around ehre though   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? I like canines from domestic to wild. Hubby calls me the alpha bitch and well it isnt a bad thing   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Humm not sure i have been avoiding temptation (well except for the call of SW)   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? dvds for the most part so i can let the kids watch them in the car   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I have a WHOLE list of these on my amazon list its fairly up to date   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? dont care   Do you like pirate-related things? ummm depends   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? All of these would be on the amazon list   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? I am almost an art idiot- I like color but not art deco, i like motion but not anything sloppy. I love the art of some of my manga artists but then again like Van goh and the impressionists.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: umm no http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated   Copied CD's or DVD's? I am not so into these unless its something they havnt put out on dvd legally   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? Umm no   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yay but only nice ones   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? not so much   Do you like amurigami dolls?nope   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? NINJA rule MAN   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. Most of this stuff is for the girls, But i do like them. I mostly use plain black or brown bands in my hair if its not up in hair sticks   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? ears   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) hummm not so much a chocolate person but strange things sound good to try i can say i like sea salt but want much on curry   March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? I would just lay there like a log and or read till my eyes fall out   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Humm i read illona andrews, and a few other authors   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I love pretty boxes for my imps i have UGLY ammo boxes now and they are jsut blah   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? i would like to garden but so far i havnt been good for anything but herbs on the back porch. i keep swearing i am going to put in a bed to the side of the house so far hasnt happened   Social Networking sites:i am on LJ, and facebook   favourite artists or specific paintings? i love early elemental kim mclevoy   March 13   how about mix CDs? bring um on   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) i like this idea   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? not so much   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? hummm does Machiavelli count I have this idea od reading it to my girls as a primer for school life   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay?candle yes nothing to really do melts in   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? answered his in the thread   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? Oh i got one fo these last round and it was GREAT   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I dont have anything that really uses the formats. But i can put pdfs on my touch AND a GREAT idea if you could figure out an EASY way to convert fanfiction stories from sites to pdfs that i can then put on my touch i would worship your nubbies   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? hey i asked this one   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? yay   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Oh yeah I liek this idea   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc)cant broke   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica tasteful   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure, if you look at my etsy list you will see enlightened Platypus's creations, GODS i would kill to have her skills and be able to have a coat of hers for me and my girls. all her stuff is reused upcycled. so yeah i can see this   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? oh man yes yes i go, i go through the pampered chef lemon seasoning like it was easy to get hold of. We are getting to point where we can grill again so nice un hot spicey seasonings would be a hit here (both hubby and i have tummy trouble with to much heated spices)   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? ALLERGIC to TEA ( i can have herbal stuff and i really like them) Hubby has developed a new thing for mint teas so he would like any of those   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Humm I like to snack on salty cereals (i eat ALL the chex out of chex mix drives hubby crazy)
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SW questions and such...
 

Switch Witch Treasure Hunt Round: extra info I forgot to put in my questionnaire

I always, always, always think of so many things to add as soon as I send in my questionnaire... so I figured I might as well make up another blog post for them because the list was getting kind of long.   I can't believe I forgot one of my favorite animals: SNAILS! I love them! I think it's because of the way the question was phrased. It was more about what animals have significance for you. And phoenixes and yellow butterflies have particular significance for me but snails are just my favorite. Anything with a snail on it I will love. I have multiple stuffed animal snails and shirts with snails and I rescued one from the place I used to work (it's kind of a long story but I'm more than willing to tell if you want to hear!)... they're just so awesome and cute!     I reeeeeaaallly like buttons. The ones with witty and clever sayings you pin on your jacket or bag. (there are a ton on my etsy wishlist).     I love things that look like other things and miniature stuff. For example, I have a strange fascination with miniature food (there are also examples of this on my etsy wishlist in the form of miniature food jewelry.) Wallets that look like notebook paper and book safes are other good examples (also from the etsy wl).     I’ve been itching for a new avatar on the forum but I’m not really all that good at creating them for myself. So if you’re good at making icons or can get someone to do it for you, a set of custom icons with and without my forum name would be so cool! Maybe with a corset theme? People have been telling me lately that my forum name sounds dirty… (Which, yes, it kind of does. But I didn’t mean it that way at the time I promise!) So... I think a set of icons with a corset theme paired with my name would make for an interesting combination.     Lately I’ve been trying to expand my perfume horizons. So I guess what I’m trying to say is I am really looking to try the non-BPAL perfumes on my wl on the forum and on etsy (like Arcana, DSH, Conjure, Morbid The Merrier, HAEE, etc.). That’s not to say I don’t want BPAL (heaven forbid! ) but I’ve just been branching out a little…     I really love MeiLin’s writing. I have her first book (Lovers and Beloveds) and the ebook anthology that she wrote a story for but she has a new ebook short story out that I haven’t bought yet. (Actually there are two I think? The Gratification Engine and Accounts. I don’t have either.) I don’t have an e-reader or anything so it would have to be a PDF. But that’s something I would love to receive! I like that *ahem* type of writing in general (overshare? I do tend to do that… lol sorry). I also really LOVE the Kushiel’s series by Jacqueline Carey. I used to have all the books but I loaned the first 4 to someone and never got them back.     I love notebooks! The blank pages of a new notebook are so full of promise. (I do prefer lined notebooks to blank ones though. Somehow I can never seem to keep my writing straight on unlined pages. ) Any size is fine. Spiral or bound.     Oh… and this is kind of random, but you know the questionnaire about what kind of shoe would you be? I bought shoes the other day that are almost exactly what I was thinking of when I answered that question. I didn’t realize it until I was reading my own witchee’s questionnaire and got to the shoe question. I thought you might want a visual answer, lol! Here they are sitting on the floor. (you can see my former favorite and tallest heels in the background). And on my feet. Yes, I can actually walk in them without breaking my neck, I promise!     Another random thing: Please ignore my stash manager thing here on the forum. I really don’t keep up with it. The “my stash” link in my sig is much more accurate and updated.     Whew... Okay that was kind of long. Sorry about that. I try to give as much info as I can because I know I like as much info about my own witchees as I can get!
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Switch Witch Q&A - Spring / Treasure Hunt round

Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I can take or leave it - I like chocolate, but not in huge quantities at once.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Hmm... The Lights of Men's Lives, Liz, Pele, and I'll be really sad if any more of the Mad Tea Party blends go - I was seriously bummed I never got to try March Hare. There are a bunch of GCs I've been meaning to try for ages and I'm worried they'll be DC'd before I get the chance.   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? Never tried VM scents - trying not to develop any more costly obsessions!   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? Love most reds, some whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer), but very few sweet wines appeal to me.   What three things are you craving right now? Right now? Malaysian food, a hot bath and a blissful night's sleep. But If you're in the US, dear witch, and you happen upon any of the cherry cordial M&Ms I was recently enabled to, that would make a great substitute for any of the above! Why is stuff like that never available here? Though I'm meant to not be eating sugar. But those are so good, dammit!   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. Nice blank notecards or cute postcards are always good for me.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Hanerot Halalu! Oh dear god, Hanerot Halalu... a very sweet forumite gifted me an imp of this magical elixir, and a bottle would be ZOMGamazing. But I don't hold out much hope, for who would give such a thing up?   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Not so much... I think in most things in life, I know how to help myself... I just sometimes choose not to   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Since my witch already clued me into her general location, I'm assuming this would be a moot point   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? Sure! Witchy BFFs for evah!   Do you like poetry? Some poetry. I like Edgar Allen Poe and an Australian poet called Les Murray.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I love BPTP The Queen's Croquet Ground atmo spray - I spray it on my bed linen and feel like I'm sleeping in a sunny rose garden. I also have a Crabtree and Evelyn fragrance oil from Christmas a couple of years ago that I use with a lightbulb ring - it smells exactly like Gingerbread cookies baking and it's awesome in winter!   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I'm not anti-comics, but I admit I've never really seen the appeal of them. Maybe I just haven't found the right one.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I'm in favour! I prefer creamy colours and unusual tones like Prussian blue or charcoal grey.   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I always love a kitchen gadget!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? DH and I are pretty obsessive about the TV shows we love (Firefly, Big Bang Theory, True Blood, Scrubs, The IT Crowd, I could go on!). I'm more craft-geek than sci-fi or fantasy geek though.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I actually really like natural feeling fabrics like unbleached cottons, linens and hemp. More for decorating and crafting than clothing I guess. I also love pure wool felts.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I haven't looked at it very carefully, but nothing jumped right out at me.   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I don’t know what those are   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Probably deep reds or earth tones, but this kind of thing could be a bit too bulky for shipping perhaps?   purses? bags? What style/colors? I’m pretty okay for this kind of thing at the moment.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Definitely. Blues or jewel tones are good.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I’ve been trying to find a good organic shampoo that doesn’t make my hair limp and greasy, so if they do anything like that it would be awesome. Home fragrances are great too – I prefer lighter scents for this.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? Pinks and pale reds tend to work best with my complexion. I prefer sheer colours and nude opaques.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. While this would be really awesome, Australian Quarantine requirements are a bitch when it comes to that kind of thing. I’d hate for my witchee to send me costly spices and then for them to be confiscated.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Dogs / wolves, elephants and bees.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? I haven’t really looked at the list, since I’m not likely to be able to go! I’d try anything that doesn’t have my doom notes of vetiver, sugarcane or booze.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? Both are fine – we have a Blu Ray player, but lots of things aren’t available on Blu Ray yet so I still buy DVDs too.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I love socks! I mostly buy above the knee socks, since I only tend to wear socks in the colder months and they help keep me warm.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever my dear witch prefers to do is fine by me.   Do you like pirate-related things? It’s not something I seek out specifically, but could be kind of cool.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? Nothing specific I’m on the hunt for, but open to trying whatever.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Probably Art Deco… it just speaks of a decadent time in history.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated Not so much caffeinated ones, but unusual candy in general is cool.   Copied CD's or DVD's? I don’t mind it too much if it’s just to sample something. If somebody burns a copy of a CD or movie and I really like it, I’ll probably go buy a legit copy after anyway. And if I don’t like it, then I never would have bought it anyway, so nobody’s losing out on money.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I adore Disneyland, but now I’m scared and conflicted by Stellans’ mention of boycotting them. Did Disney do something douchey? Please say they didn’t, I don’t want to have to hate them! *whimper*   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yay, but not a likely candidate for shipping to Australia.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Yes, as long as they’re kind of understated and don’t look like they belong in Regretsy’s ‘Not Remotely Steampunk’ category   Do you like amurigami dolls? Sure!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Mmm… probably pirates. Not the scary murderous kind, more like the Captain Jack Sparrow loveable rogue kind.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I do… cute barrettes or silk hair flowers mostly. I also often wear scarves in my hair.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just ears – three piercings.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) With stuff is fine, but no raisins I have nothing against raisins in principle, but why anyone would ruin chocolate with fruit is beyond me. With that said though, I’m trying to limit my sugar consumption, so I’m only eating chocolate in very limited amounts right now.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? A fun day out with my husbeast and the dogs!   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? The Oatmeal, vintagericrac.blogspot.com, Jezebel, Hyperbole and a Half, Regretsy.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? Probably not. The one I have is huge and will be fine once I get around to listing my unloved bottles.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? In my head I enjoy gardening, but in reality I’m crap at looking after plants. They thrive for a few weeks as I lavish them with love, then I lose interest and the poor things die a brown and crispy death through inattention.   Social Networking sites: I’m on Facebook, also Twitter but I’m a very irregular tweeter.   favourite artists or specific paintings? Banksy, Frida Kahlo, Max Dupain, Gregory Colbert, Tamara de Lempicka, Roy Lichtenstein, Tim Burton   how about mix CDs? YES! I love being enabled with new music.   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) For sure, I always like finding cool blogs to read or random funny stuff.   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? I am in TimTam heartland, so not necessary   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Yes, I would be interested in just about any of those!   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Yea, verily, yea /Court Jester   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? That Great Love Sound – The Raveonettes Protection – Massive Attack I Wish It Would Rain – The Temptations Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t Have Fallen in Love With) – The Buzzcocks You and Me Song – The Wannadies Take a Picture – Filter Little Green Bag – George Baker Selection Faded – Ben Harper Island in the Sun - Weezer Just in Time – Nina Simone Lola – The Kinks Fade Into You – Mazzy Star Willow Tree – The Waifs   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? This would be AWESOME!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I don’t have an e-book reader yet. Actually I do have one on my iPhone, but it’s such a small screen that I haven’t really taken to it.   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Whatever works. If it’s a huge list though, having an indication of priority would be awesome (like maybe bolding the things you want to try the most desperately).   Baked goods Probably not... difficult to ship this far, and I'm cutting down sugar.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? New recipes are never a bad thing   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) I've been slack about ordering from the Lab and the Post lately, so I'd probably grab whatever sounded good from the current LEs and catch up with some of the GC bottles that have been on my wishlist for ages. The recent spate of discontinuations has me all worried I'll miss out on GC's I've been meaning to get for months...   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Nudity really doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's not exploitative.   I know the ?aire asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure, I have no problems with well-cared-for second hand items.   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounces sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? If they're natural spice blends then sure, but the thing that bothers me with commercial seasonings is that they're sometimes bulked out or enhanced with artificial crap. There are some that I like, but I mostly buy fresh spices and combine them.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or back teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? Nothing in particular, but I always enjoy trying different tea blends.   Favorite snack foods I'm on kind of a health kick right now, so I'm trying to avoid too much sugar and other refined carbs. The things I'm snacking on are nuts, dried fruit, hummus, baby cucumbers... I feel virtuous
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Selkie Ghost's Blog
 

Ordered Shanghai and Kyoto...

These wouldn't normally have been on my "to try" list - but I saw that BPAL was donating all proceeds for March purchases of those two perfumes to the Red Cross. Figured, even I don't like them - at least the money will be going to a good cause.   Still waiting on my order from the beginning of the month. Was surprised at the time differences. When I made my first order on Amazon, it was here within 1 - 1.5 weeks. It took 1-2 weeks before it was even shipped (guess the Amazon stock was pre-made, and the ordered from the Lab site is made as it's ordered?). Either way - getting closer to having my new stash in!
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Spring Switch Witch Questions!

If someone were attending Disney on Ice (Toy Story 3) with a bunch of Girl Scouts, would you want a patch/souvenir? Hmmm, I haven't seen Toy Story 3 yet, but I am in to the princess movie side of Disney more than Toy Story... My friends and I each had a princess of our own and mine was Jasmine!   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Either! I think any kind of list could be helpful in divining what my witchee would like!   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Hmmm, I love baked goods, but I think I would rather make them myself. I find baking kinda... therapeutic. My SO hates having baked goods in the house though, so they almost always end up at his work to be shared.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? I am okay with a bit, but I prefer less nudity than more. I guess a breast here or there is fine if you are talking about goddess art and all that!   Would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Sure!   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW, what would you order? I have been asking myself that question for a bit now! I haven't placed a BPAL order since December and I can't remember my last TP order! BPAL: WILF, Womb Furie 2011 BPTP: Glowing Vulva Bath Oil, Spanked Revisited, Celeste Perfume, Kitty Perfume, Ninon Perfume   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounces sizes? Yep! I love cooking new and interesting things! Penzeys Spices is my friend!   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I prefer black teas and coffee, but nowadays I can only have decaf. Caffeine does bad things to my heart.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) There is no way I can list all my favorite snacks! Recently though, I have really been craving mochi and boba drinks. *sigh* I really miss my jasmine milk tea with boba! I also love peanut, m&m, almond, and raisin (I think?) trail mix even though I normally really dislike nuts.   Tim Tams? My favorite are the caramel tim tams, but I can get those myself!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Hmmmm, I'm not sure. I have been wanting to read a Dickens novel or two, but haven't found the time. I don't think I am as interested in classics as much as modern fantasy/historical fiction.   Candles/melts? I have been wanting to get a woodwick candle. Something in vanilla or something sweet/comforting. I used to have a melt burner, but I think it was in one of the boxes that was lost in my cross country move.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? 1 Prima Dona - Phantom of the Opera 2 Tale as Old as Time - Beauty and the Beast 3 Keep on the Sunny Side - The Whites 4 My Beloved Monsters - Eels, Shrek 5 Take Me Or Leave Me - Rent 6 Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus 7 Hakuna Mata - Lion King 8 Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond 9 All'improvviso amore - Josh Groban 10 Funny Honey - Chicago 11 Who are you - The Who 12 Bubble Toes - Jack Johnson 13 Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna   Wow, that is a weird mix.... Not what I was expecting!   Do you need another bpal box? Maybe not for bpals...   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Nope. Not at the moment.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Only 24 hours? Wow, that is tough. Anything I would want to do would definitely last more than 24 hours.... Maybe.... You know, I think I would take a nice nap and relax during the day. At night I would want to go out to a nice dinner. Somewhere yummy. Then to some sort of dance club to learn some steps! Sounds like fun!   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? I do, but I have discovered without my mom around that I have a black thumb. I really do kill every plant I have had! I even killed a cactus.   Favorite artists/paintings? Definitely like Alphonse Mucha. I know there are so many I love, but I really couldn't name them at the moment. I do love Da Vinci (talk about classics...) Ummm, I will have to come back to this one in my blog.   Booze? Yay or Nay? So much yay! I love mead and the sweeter stuffs! Irish cream, late harvest wines, port... etc.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? So much yay! I don't really own much steampunk inspired stuff, but I would love to start making steampunk jewelry in the future!   Amigurumi? (the little Japanese stuffies) I think they are adorable!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? I feel bad saying it, but zombies just creep me out. I am definitely a pirate person with a little ninja thrown in!   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just one piercing in each ear! They are really sensitive though and get easily infected which is why I don't like to change earrings often.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I love henna! It doesn't really show up much in my hair since it is pretty much black, though I have been arguing that it is dark brown for years. I mostly wear a ponytail every day since I work in a clean room and have to wear a hairnet every single day.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Caramel cadbury eggs, reeses, and that chocolate with ginger bits in it are my weakness! Oh, and Toblerone! Don't really like chocolate with nuts though.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I love lip balms that double as lipstick (burt's bees). Lipstick doesn't tend to last too long on me, so I find that tinted lip balm is the way to go! Though I have been seeing some matte lipsticks that intrigue me.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? That's hard to say since I have so many! Let's see.... Cats (black and white), horses, tigers, and canadian geese mostly.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? At this point, probably Saqqara v2, though it is hard to tell since there are no scent descriptions for any of them!   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? I have Netflix, so I am mostly good on those!   Sock Dreams? What kind? I LOVE knee high socks! Don't really like the ones with the individual toes. I normally get the stripe ones, but I think others would be awesome!   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I think whatever my Witch decides is best!   Do you like pirate-related things? Yes!!   Soaps? I like them! I am really liking Villainess' Embargo at the moment.   Copied CD's or DVD's? I have a pretty good DVD collection and a Netflix account, so I don't think I need any DVD's at the moment. I don't really have much in the way of CD's, so mixed CDs sound awesome to me!   Caffeinated lollies? I can't do lots of caffeine. Makes my heart do bad things.   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I'm not sure. I haven't heard of these before...   Pillows? I like them!   Purses? bags? What style/colors? I've always wanted one of these types of messenger bags. I still have yet to teach myself to carry a purse.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? I like most colors! Burgundy, silver, blues, purples, darker/emerald greens mostly.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs) I can't really do natural deodorant, but I do love home fragrances! Especially in vanilla/comfort scents!   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I am not allowed to wear nail polish at my job.... Getting nail polish on medical devices is a big no no!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I am a total geek! I love graphic novels, but I only actually own one (first Sandman volume signed by Neil Gaiman! ) I love Dr. Who, comic books, Rogue from the X-Men, Iron Man, Cthulhu, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, and all that stuffs! I did play a Firefly RPG once, but I majorly failed at it.   Do you like poetry? Yes! Don't read it much though.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? I LOVE how soft bamboo is!! I love silk too as well as pretty brocades!   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism?   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I'd like to try Minamoto no Yorimisu Spider one, but I am not sure how it would turn out on me. Same goes for the coconut one.   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch?   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? You know what I have really been needing that sounds kinda funny to mention now? A whisk. I have done so many recipes recently that call for whisking something, and yet I just haven't gotten a new whisk since the stupid movers lost my old one in my cross country move. Same goes for my actual measuring cups (I think I only have the 1/4th cup one now). *sigh*   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? I think that sounds adorable!!   What three things are you craving right now? Well, I just got back from having sushi, so I fulfilled that craving right there. I guess.... Garlic cheesy bread, Reeses, annnnnnnd..... those Trefoil Girl Scout cookies dipped in milk!   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Jingo Kogo! Hee hee!   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Ummmm, not that I can think of.   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? I've never had much luck with scents outside of BPAL. Well, except for my few loves from Nocturne Alchemy! (Ozymandias is amazing!)   Wine?[/b] On the subject of wines.... That is one reason I really did not want to move away from CA! I used to live near all the Santa Ynez wineries and would go wine tasting every few months. Such an awesome time!! My favorite was always Bridlewood. Their port and late harvest wines are AMAZING!!   So Witchees, do you enjoy pre-1970 movies? If so, who are your favorite actors/actresses? I LOVE Audrey Hepburn. I think Sabrina was one of my favorites! I also love James Stewart (Harvey was awesome and Rear Window kinda grew on me), Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief, , just getting to know Jean Arthur (Yay for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington!). I love the Day the Earth Stood Still (the original). I loved My Man Godfrey, Singing in the Rain, Errol Flynn, Douglas Fairbanks, Some Like it Hot, Marilyn Monroe.... Wow, I feel like I could go on forever, yet compared to my Film Studies colleagues, I am seriously lacking in my film knowledge of the 1930's to the 1970's.   DO YOU WANT A LINK TO A DIRTY/NSFW WEBCOMIC? Hee hee! I like the one Meilin posted!! I have never been too much in to webcomics since i just forget to go back and read them... I wouldn't mind a link though!   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I LOVE candy! Caramel Cadbury eggs are definitely some of my favorites, though I do like the creme ones as well. Uuuuuuh, I also like the large Reeses peanut butter eggs. I like eating the chocolate off first and then eating the peanut butter part. I can't think of anything else specifically easter. Oh, though I don't like Robins eggs candy or malt ball type candies. Just aren't my thing.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? I'll admit that it takes me FOREVER to finish a 5ml (still haven't managed to use more than 1/4th of a bottle in my time here at BPAL), so I am not too concerned about DC'd stuffs. I would be really unhappy though if Snake Oil were ever discontinued. Same goes for Wild Men of Jezirat al Tennyn, Bow and Crown of Conquest, TKO, Robotic Scarab, annnnnd a few others that I can't think of at the moment.   Would you be squicked if I made you something with a kiss print that was made with my actual lips? (The ones on my face!) I solemnly swear I don't have mono, Ebola, or any sort of French disease. Not at all! Sounds like art!   What is the coolest thing you have recently bought or been given that wouldn't exceed the price cap? Ummmmm...... I bought myself a small piece of sheet silver and made a ring from it! I have been meaning to post pictures on my craft blog... Oh, and the Samoas and shortbread Girl Scout cookies. LOVE those things!   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) Sounds interesting to me! I like Villainess' soap. I have a Whipped in bourbon vanilla, but I haven't had the chance to try it yet. I haven't tried any of their extraits before, but I think the only Extrait I would really like right now is Embargo. I have so much perfume as it is! I do like their smooch and I like using the mud every once in awhile. I have never tried a Smack before, but I have been wanting to order one for awhile now!   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? Definitely Vanilla Bean, Spice Trade, Incense, and Espresso! Hee hee! Or Berry Patch, Sugared Roses, Coconut Milk, and Red Woods. Hmmm, this could be interesting!   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? I'd love a knitted gift! I love handwarmers and socks. The kitty hat and spaghetti hat were AWESOME! (Also, loved the Dalek picture! Squeeee!). Ummm, I am pretty good on scarves at the moment, but everything else sounds great! I love creams, blues, purples, burgundy, gray, deep greens...... I like color!   Minion stuff mentioned:   Other stuff?
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March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? No thanks!   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I wear lip gloss... I love natural-ish colors. Sheer darkish pinks or cherry reds. Shimmer is okay!   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. not sure I would appreciate their high quality I have just begin cooking and am really not that good at it yet.... maybe if they came with instructions?!   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? I have been diggin' on birds lately. All birds. I just love watching them. I love sitting outside on weekend mornings with my coffee watching the little guys fight over the bird feeder   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want?no thanks!   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? both! I do have a blu-ray player but wouldnt mind DVDs either.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I need socks! I keep buying them but I keep losing them! I like all socks but the ones that sort of feel like panty-hose. ugh, they catch on my calluses (TMI?!)   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Oh, I dont care! I love getting little things... but I dont want to stifle my beautiful witch's creativity!   Do you like pirate-related things? I can't say that I have an affinity towards pirate-related items.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? hmmm. I love philosophy soaps. I also love handmade stuff on etsy (Naiad is proabbly one of my favorites). As for flavors... I LOVE roses. I also love lavender. OH and the milk and honey naiad soap is to die for .   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Pre-Raphaelite stuff makes me very happy.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated I am somewhat sensitive to caffine... I can have about one cup of coffee a day and that's my limit.   Copied CD's or DVD's? Sure, why not.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? hmmm... not that i can think of! If you could package up the smell of the freshly baked chocolate cookies they have wafting around their shops, that would be faboulous!
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March 25   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) Smacks and smooches both sound very interesting, indeed. And Whipped, I'm guessing, would be amazing. Barring that, oils are always good, particularly in decant form!   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? I . . . don't see a list. But! Fruity (apple/pear, citrus, peach/apricot) is good. Leather is good. Cinnamon is good.   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? Wrist/handwarmers or socks would be best! Any color for socks, things that show tend to be best in colors that go well with brown, black, blue or gray. That's what I wear most often.   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? Reese's eggs, the mini Cadbury creme eggs that come in what looks like an egg container.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Tintagel!   March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? Ah, google, how I love thee! But . . . I don't know how to tell what's new.   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? I haven't had a rose or blush that I like yet (well, since I turned legal), but I love red wine. Especially cabs, shirazes, sirahs, malbecs, etc. I had a ruby port at a local winery that was to die for and I've been known to enjoy a piesporter or riesling with nibble-y bits or after dinner.   March 21   What three things are you craving right now? My sister-in-law's bar cheese (I'll have some later at my niece's birthday party, I think), a medium hamburger with avacado, tomato, bacon and bleu cheese and time with my little brother (which I'll get next weekend at my oldest's birthday party).   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I have a love affair with stationary in general. I don't have all that much need for formal type stuff, though.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Nothing really.   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Meal planning would be good - I suck at that. But I don't really read self help books, alas!   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Babysitting, coffee out, etc, those would be great! My house is a terrible mess, though, and I'm picky about cleaning and where things go, etc. Company while I did it (or help arranging CDs, DVDs and books when the actually cleaning is done, with wine and music) would be better.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? There's not much that I really collect, but I wouldn't be against having matching things. It's kind of a cool idea. =D     March 18   Do you like poetry? I used to more than I do now, but some still catches me! I love Neruda, Cummings and Elliot in specific.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? Fresh, clean and light, if I use them. Fruity, sometimes.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Mmm, old school Comico. Robotech, Mage, Elementals, Evangeline, etc! I don't know much from recent comics or other publishing houses.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I love nail polish - funkier colors are better. I saw a really shiny, almost mirrored silver one on tumblr that was awesome, but I usually only buy OPI stuff. I'd love to try some of the BPTP claw varnishes.   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? Not at this time, really - after I move!   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I've been playing World of Darkness, especially Mage, Werewolf and Changeling for over a decade now - mostly old school, but I love new Changeling, too. I'm starting to get more into graphic novels, and I love Glee (OPI/Sephora has Glee themed nail polishes!!!), was sad when The Cape and FlashForward were canceled, geek out over Chuck and Castle . . . gifts related to these would be great!   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse Aesthetically speaking, I'm in love with cross dyed Duponi silk, and if you get the right quality/thickness of it, it's awesome to wear or lounge on, too (but again with expensive tastes). Other than that - flannel, cotton, that sort of thing.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? I really kind of love the shirt, though I don't think the Lunacy itself would work on me. All the Holding Back the Night ones sound awesome! I'd love decants. More Last Unicorns, yum.   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I don't know any.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? oooooooo, any size. Usually earth tones, but bright colors here and there are great! I do a lot of SCA camping too, so pavillion-sized (for lounging about on) pillows are win, but probably difficult to ship.   purses? bags? What style/colors? I love messenger bags. I also love Coach and Vera Bradley, but they're a bit expensive! =D   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Anything like this I get tends to go in the dress-up box, which is actually pretty awesome given some of the activities my kids have - DI and Girl Scouts both sometimes call for costumes. My personal favorite colors are blues, greens and purples or earth tones, but anything's nice!   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I googled this just to find out! Oils starring my favorite notes are always good. I'd love to try natural deoderant, but I need a strong anti-perspirant too - I sweat like crazy. It's seriously gross in the summer. Home fragrance, anything clean and light would do (and that applies to anything, not just this particular brand/company) - I like fresh mown grass and laundry on the line. That kind of stuff. As far as my hair goes, I'll try anything once; it's temperamental and picky, though, so sample sizes are best.   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I don't usually wear anything other than in the winter, when my lips get unbearably dry. But I favor MAC-type lip glosses, more on the sheer end. Shimmer is cool!   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Mmm, vanilla beans, saffron and lavender all sound fantastic.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? As pets, I like dogs, frogs and turtles. To see at the zoo, peguins and polar bears, giraffes, and the butterfly house is one of my favorite places to be. In art, rabbits, bees, ravens.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Beltane, Elf and/or Half-Elf, I think.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVDs, but we'll eventually get a PS3, and thus have a Blu-Ray player.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I usually wear anklets, but there are quite a few knee socks and OTKs that I adore at Sock Dreams. Especially the 'bookworm' ones.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever my witch wants to send! I'm easy going.   Do you like pirate-related things? Oh, yes!   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I don't generally use bar soaps, but my current favorite body wash is the Caress stuff with ribbons in it, especially the pink and purple ones.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Deco/Nouveax are general favorites, also Celtic knotwork (particularly the Morrigan ravens).   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated I'd be largely indifferent and have to hide them from my children.   Copied CD's or DVD's? Sure!   March 15 Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Anything but tequila or ouzo.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? I'm very fond of Victoriana and Edwardian things, and like quite a few steampunk pieces. However, I am of the opinion that covering something with gears and goggles doesn't make it steampunk. So . . . probably, yes! Especially if it's not the same steampunk stuff we see all the time.   Do you like amurigami dolls? Some of them! I'd love a Harry Potter or Abney Park set.   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Pirates, though I also like ninjas. I'm more or less indifferent to zombies.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I'm the ponytail queen. Scrunchies and elastics (the kind that aren't supposed to break/rip out your hair) are gold in my world, and always disappearing.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Two in each lobe, no nickel please! You know, if you feel like getting/making earrings). The holes are a bit close, so I tend to wear a dangly one in the lower and a stud in the upper.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) Chocolate, yes, preferably milk! I'd love to try chocolate with one of those thick, syrupy basalmics, and I know chilis are good in it (though that's more a dark chocolate thing, I think). I like nuts, mint and toffee, but not so much caramel or fruit.     March 14 surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Go to the chiropractor and get adjusted and a massage, see a movie and/or show and/or concert (depending on what's showing/playing), maybe go shopping.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Hyperbole and a Half, Cataloge Living. Mostly, it's webcomics. Girl Genius, Arpeggio, Som*Pos, QC, Treading Ground, GWS, Shortpacked!, Galaxion.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I have two, but both are way full - I'm not so picky about what it looks like, though having compartments that make imps stand up and keep bottles from knocking together would be awesome.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I really, really want an aero garden; I have a black thumb despite my enjoyment of gardening, and it seems like that would be foolproof. As for what I'd grow, I think mostly herbs, vegetables and fruits.   Social Networking sites: Facebook, twitter, LJ and Dreamwidth are all linked to in my sig.   favourite artists or specific paintings? Brian Froud's fairies, Edward Gorey, a lot of different tarot arts, um . . . photography in general, especially things that convey lots of emotion.   March 13 how about mix CDs? Yes please. =D   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) I always look for internet things to entertain. So yay!   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Yes! Cocolate Creme, please.   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I lost all my Austen in one of many moves. Wilde would be awesome. Alcott - a matching set of the Little Women books would make my life. There are probably lots that I'm not thinking of off the top of my head, but I'm always open to books!   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Candles are awesome, but I have no tart burner.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? I did this in thread, but here goes again!     Astrological charts and interpretation/reports? Sure!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I'm . . . less averse to it than I used to be, particularly if they're guilty pleasure romance-type things.   March 11 Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Huge!   March 10 Baked Goods? Yea Nay? If you feel so moved, sure! Especially if they come with recipes.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? Recipes are always awesome! Especially baking ones.   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) Assuming money's no object? Bottle of Tintagel. Lemon-Scented Sticky Bat. Sugar Moon. The Magician. Tarot shirts. A bunch of the claw polishes (but not embalming fluid or anything especially pink). Complete set of Last Unicorns (though that's because of concept - mostly, I want the bottles. I tend to like trying imps first).   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica Mmm, tasteful erotica.   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? I'm totally down. Not so much clothes, but random other things, sure!   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? I do, but they're hard to find with no or at least low MSG, unless one is prone to making one's own seasoning mixes. In which case, yes! I like finding out about combinations I wouldn't necessarily have thought of on my own.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I'm particularly fond of a lot of teavana things, and I buy coffee by the pound (unground), usually from Caribou. Feel free to introduce me to new things!   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Sesame sticks (the little ones that come in snack mixes?) and gummy worms. Chips and salsa. Summer sausage, cheese and crusty french bread. Peanuts or almonds. Those rye garlic chip things. Really, it depends on my mood and what I have at hand, though I have a few definite favorites that win over almost everything else. Bulk section is fantastic!
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March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? None in particular spring to mind, but if my witch has something in mind that seems to suit my taste, well, I love browsing online   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I like sheer pinks and purples and dislike peach. I *adore* shimmer.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. I don't cook much but do love doing up a tray of roast vegetables. Anything garlic-based would be super.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Well, I have a cat, I love bats, and both birds and horses are sacred to my patron Goddess, Rhiannon. In fact though I really like all animals a great deal (hence the vegetarianism).   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Oh my goodness, I'm not sure what all is in there. Someone mentioned Victorian Rosewater or something and that caught my eye; anything vaguely elf-related would have me over the moon too.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVDs should be fine; I play everything through VLC on my laptop   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I love sock dreams. I've had a craving lately for stripey knee-highs.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I don't care I'm anti knick-knacks and tat though....   Do you like pirate-related things? I prefer fairies   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I do like soap a lot, but it costs such a bomb to ship over here. I haven't tried *any* BPTP soaps yet, but someday I'd like to.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? I love medieval art and dreamy pre-Raphaelite things.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated I probably drink enough coffee but....wouldn't say no Sometimes I need a boost to get me through my afternoon baby classes! I've eyeballed the caffeinated Nixie sticks at Thinkgeek too.   Copied CD's or DVD's? Sure.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I grew up within a few hours of Orlando; consequently I am really not at all fond of Disney. I like Hello Kitty though.   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yay! All but tequila.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Yay!   Do you like amigurumi dolls? Yay!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Ninjas. I hate zombies.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I use scrunchies a lot and also have some knit headbands that I made myself. I do like big colourful hair accessories though I might not wear them everyday. I have a couple of sets of cyberlocks and wool dread falls. One thing I can definitely use is some kerchiefs to keep the sun off during the long crappy summer here - pink, green, brown, purple, blue....the only colours I don't really wear are orange and neons.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Two in each lobe, a vertical cartilage piercing in the top of each ear, and a couple more where the sun doesn't shine   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I adore chocolate of all sorts *except* chili chocolate. Apart from that, I will blissfully nom down plain milk or dark chocolate or chocolate with whatever nifty gourmand flavour. I don't like Hershey's or Nestle chocolate. Lindt is one of my favourite brands, or Green & Black's.    
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Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? I don't believe in this stuff, but I think its really fun. If it's something my Witch is into doing, go for it.   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I'd rather get regular books, I don't have a kindle or whatever.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? OOH GOD hard question. I think I'd go to the Hoyt Arboretum or camping alone or something like that. Spend the day alone in nature. Something I never do, but find myself daydreaming about a lot.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? I used to read lots, but really just http://iasshole.org/ and http://blog.iblamethepatriarchy.com/ lately   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? Yes. I have an ugly one I got at TJ Max or something but I'd like something nicer, something simple and wood maybe.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I live in an apartment with no porch or bit of dirt so gardening isn't an option   Social Networking sites: just LJ and Twitter but I haven't used it in months   favourite artists or specific paintings? I've always been fond of Frida Kahlo. I like surrealist landscapes and watercolors. Don't like surrealist paintings of weird women-children with giant heads and tiny bodies, those seem to be everywhere is the only reason I mention it.   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I love Microbrewed/craft beer.(Not budweiser, corona, etc. yuck!) Any kind really... India Pale Ales, Saisons, Porters.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? I can appreciate it but I don't own anything steam punk so it would be out of place if it was something for my house or to be worn.   Do you like amurigami dolls? I don't really care for having stuffed animals unless it's something extra adorable and special because it was made specifically for me. They are cute.   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Mostly apathetic. If I had to pick, Zombies, because there are some watchable zombie movies.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. My hair is short-ish and I want it shorter. So no hair ties. Clips and headbands. Especially hand made stuff. I go for hair things a bit more animated and one of a kind. Not low key.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just earlobes. Earrings are welcome. Same as hair ties, when it comes to accessories I don't usually go for minimalist, low key things. Nothing heavy and REALLY dangly though, it would just annoy me.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things)? I haven't tried any weird chocolate so I can't say what I'd like specifically but that ALL sounds awesome to me. I'm adventurous when it comes to food.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I don't wear lip stuff but just because I can never find anything I like (but I haven't looked very hard), so samples would be welcome. No lip gloss, nothing sticky or shiny or shimmery. I'm not sure what colors would suit me.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Anything like that!   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? I love ducks. I wouldn't say any animal is significant to me, it's just an aesthetic thing. I'm usually drawn to adorable depictions of owls and octopus.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? I don't even know what's available because I don't buy BPAL very often because I'm a poor-ass but if there's something there that sounds like it was meant for me Yes please!   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? Neither   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Yes! Obviously. Tons on my w/l. Anklets mostly.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I prefer quality over quantity, but whatever.   Do you like pirate-related things? Not particularly
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Spring 2011: Thar be a switch witch!

My darling witch,   I've answered many of these on the thread, but it is much easier to put them all here for you, so I will do so... now! I am very, very excited about YOU!   Amazon Wishlist: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/99JFAD6V7UUB Etsy Profile (you can see favorites that way): http://www.etsy.com/people/copperpixie?ref=si_pr Twitter: www.twitter.com/empresspixie   March 25   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) Not particularly, no.   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? I've never had one before. I suspect something with vanilla bean, spice trade, incense, and vanilla bean would be amazing though.   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? YES. YES. Handwarmers would be especially awesome. And hats. I love hats.   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? Not really.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Eat Me. Like you wouldn't believe.   March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? No.   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? My favorites are all from a local cider house. I don't like Pinot Noir or Merlot. I don't need more wine, though.   March 21   What three things are you craving right now? My fiance, more time before I graduate or a job, and a clean house. I know, not exactly anything you can deliver, but three things I want.   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. No, not really.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Not really.   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Not really.   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Coffee out would be awesome, a local delivery would be awesome, services like cleaning would be uncomfortable for me.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? YES.     March 18   Do you like poetry? Not really. I used to.   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I have housemates, so nothing too interesting. My room is Snow White/Mahogany Hall all the way. The rest of the house is usually Snake OIl Bath Oil, vanillas, or random imps that I kind of like but would never wear diluted in the oil burner. Heavily diluted. I really only want them to scent my desk area.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Yes. If there is one you love to enable folks with, I'd love to read it. I tend to be intimidated by the sheer content out there and as a result don't really get into them. I've read Sandman, Fables, Transmetropolitan, a few others.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? Yes. Jewel tones. I used to have a really gorgeous dark blue, but I lost it. That makes me really sad. I keep trying to wait for the trading post blue claw polish to come out, but...   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I'm good, thanks. My mom is kind of an unending stream of kitchen gadgets.   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? It is safe to assume that if it is geeky, I am into it. I'm not into gaming right now because I'm getting my MBA and do you know how difficult it is to get anything done when you are feeding a gaming addiction? I'm on a strict diet until I graduate. But I'm all over Castle, Bones, the Cape, Community, House, Chuck, and more. I watch TV while I study or knit. I read graphic novels. I'm getting my MBA so I can work in social media planning. When my fiance and I live together, we plan to decorate our house in jewel tones, science, and nerdliness (you can see my Etsy wishlist for what I mean there).     Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse Nothing furry! No velvets, no fleeces. Cheap cotton works really well. I have weid texture issues -- things that are too soft or furry make me want to vomit. Literally, they make me sick to my stomach. I said it was weird.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? No. I got decants because it's such a short round. Does that make me a bad witchee?   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? If it is cool, sure! If you think I'd like it.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? I love pillows, but I have so many. If you made one, I would love it, but otherwise it's just another thing I have to move.   purses? bags? What style/colors? I have way, way too many already.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Jewel tones -- particularly blues and greens. Purples.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? Um, up to you. I've never heard of them before. I'm totally set on deodorant, though.     What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Art Deco and Art Nouveaux.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated No, thank you. I get plenty of caffeine through my coffee, tea, and chocolate addictions. I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? Not that I know of...     March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer?   Something lightly tinted, I think. Shimmer is great. I'm not a huge fan of lipgloss/lipstick/tinted balms, but just got in to making my own, so I am perfecting my recipe. If you have a recipe here, I'd love to try it since mine are still coming out harder than I'd like.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc.   Well. If you want to send me a vanilla bean, I certainly wouldn't say no. I actually already have most extracts, saffron, lavender, what-have-you that I want and a revolving supply of vanilla beans. We are foodies here. And make our own vanilla extract. And use it amazingly fast. I think my fiance does shots when I'm not looking.*   *Since he doesn't drink booze, this is unlikely.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you?   No. There isn't. I like cats. I like ravens. Oh, man, if you want to go on a mini-forum hunt, if you dig up the autumn art swap IGI thread, you can see the most gorgeous raven sketches from my art swap partner. She made me a journal and sketched in it and it was lovely.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Cake Smash. Like half the world. Other than that, anything that particularly matched my favorite notes would be nice. I haven't looked up the ZYX123 style names for notes because I know I won't be there. No reason to torture myself with things I can't have.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVDs. I don't have a Blu-Ray player.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Knee highs. I've been lusting after hthese in black and green (tragically sold out) and these in anything earth tone. If I ever actually make an order there, that's what I'd get.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care?   I don't really care. I mean, if you saw something that was just perfect and ran right up to the price cap, I'd want it over 10 meh things. If you saw 10 super cute little things, I'd want them over one nice but only okay big thing. So. Yeah. I hope that makes sense. Whatever works best, I guess, is what I'm saying.   Do you like pirate-related things? Yes. This is a pirate-y themed round, right? (No, okay, it's a treasure hunt round which I'm totally playing around with a bit with my witchee already, but still..)   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I love booze. Unless you are just down the street, however, that's not happening. PA is very anti-booze as a state. However, for the record, my favorites are bourbon, tequila, wine that isn't pinot noir or merlot, and black beer.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Yay! But in a tasteful way.   Do you like amurigami dolls? Not really. There are better things to knit or crochet.   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Pirates. The pirates ship out to sea and let the ninjas deal with the zombies. They find a beautiful island and stay there. When they finally get bored and decide to wander back, the ninjas have won out over the zombies, but there are very few left. Pirates swiftly take control.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. So at the end of the last round, I actually woke up one day, called the salon, and chopped all my hair off. It's shoulder length now. I have all these great clippies for really long, thick hair, but they don't really work with short hair. So... anything that helps with short hair would be really nice.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Ears. Nowhere else.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) Yes. In American chocolate, I generally like dark chocolate. In foreign chocolate I like both most places. In Czech chocolate, I like milk chocolate studentska bar with nuts and fruit. Because dark chocolate is super sweet and oddly flavorless.   I like chocolate alone. I like it with crazy things in. I like it with normal things in.     March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Visit my fiance during a BPAL trunk show (they are magically in the same place), then read a good book, watch some good tv, and eat an amazing meal.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Jezebel, Ars Technica, the Consumerist, Mashable, BPAL Gazette, a few web comics, Catalog Living (does that count as a web comic?)   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? No. I fantasize about the super, super nice ones on Etsy like everyone else. I would like an ammo box for imps at some point. That would be good.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I do. I can't this year because I'll be moving at least once. Possibly more.   favourite artists or specific paintings? Mucha. Art Nouveau. Van Gogh.   how about mix CDs? Yes!   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) Yes!   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Dark Chocolate? Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? No, I have a Kindle (which is seriously enough of an explanation -- between Amazon and Project Gutenberg, they are all freely available).   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Yes. Candles especially. My fiance is very fond of them.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? Cat Stevens: Portobello Road, Cowboy Mouth: Joe Strummer, Splashdown: Presumed Lost, Joni Mitchell: A Case of You, Postal Service: Recycled Air, Track 13 from that CD that Lizzy made me, Splashdown: A Charming Spell, Wendy Colonna: Coffee Today, the Beatles: Across the Universe, Warner Bros Orchestra: Ilsa Returns/As Time Goes By, Portishead: Roads, Garbage: Subhuman   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? No, thank you.   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? YES.   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? I would prefer recipes.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? I love recipes.   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) Eat Me. Snake Oil. Mme Moriarty. But mostly Eat Me.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica Be free! I will find it amusing regardless.   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Not shoes. Otherwise, be free witch!   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? Anything regional to your area. With recipes!   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? No. I mean, I do. Lots of them. But I think I'm being good and saying "no" until I use some of what I have since packing it all to move is a pain in the you know what.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Chex mix/trail mix.
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Minion Offerings!

Since this is my first Switch Witch, I ran through and started a master list of Minion Offerings.   If this is allowed I'm going to plunk it here. Hopefully it is readable. If I missed you, I apologize, just let me know.   Minions -Carwoman – glass pendants/kilnwork/jewelry joystreet on etsy (SWITCHWITCH 10% OFF COUPON) -Dixiehellcat – “ruckuses” little stuffed animal things hellcatblue on etsy (BPALSW coupon for 10%off) -MeiLin – FREE Ebooks: "I Love Garlic" ebook package--actually 3 cookbooks in one package, "TNH Big Book of Crockpot Cookery" ebook package--3 cookbooks in one package "Accounts: IHGK Stories" "Scryer's Gulch 1-10" "Scryer's Gulch 11-30" The cookbooks are G, obviously; the rest are PG-13, though "Accounts" may be triggering for people with child sex abuse issues (it's not graphic, though). HALF-OFF Ebooks: "Lovers and Beloveds: An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom Book One" described here and here--with discount, $1.50 "The Gratification Engine: An IHGK Story" described here and here--with discount 50 cents "A Craft Fair Goldmine" with 3 extra ebooks filled with craft recipes and patterns described here--with discount $4 -Greenwoodtree – Astrological charts/interpretation (big discount, prices? Where to get?) (yes! I do need your witchees b-day, time (a.m. or p.m. and as close to actual time as possible), location of birth.) and makes fudge – hollysrainbow on etsy -GirlInDenial – Small paintings – girlindenial on deviantart -Nekogrrl – near cigarshop for pickup of boxes for decorating -Clover01 – Hawaiin products, like macadamia nuts, teas, honeys, lush Hawaii only products -Catseyes – Wire jewelry (SWITCHWITCH15 FOR 15% OFF) craftywillows on etsy and tim-tams -Twilighteyes – bpal pickup from knows perfume in seattle, as well as legit starbucks -Lioness – imps -Skyelyric – handmade cards, calligraphy, baked goods -OlfactoryMaven – Pickups from LUSH, Teavana, Sephora, Trader Joes, Yankee candle -Werekitten – discount on bpal sales (hers) -Syrenmyst – paints/decorates pretty boxes also jewelry on etsy cyrenmyst (SWBPAL for 15% off) syrenmyst.com/boxes for boxes. -Tielan – Cards/cardmaking equipment or fabric pack for quilting or tim-tams -Deceitfuldescender – Vegan baked goods or regular if you wanted, but I’d have to go get the eggs, etc. -Trisj is offering her first book free "Thieves At Heart". For more info, contact her.
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SW Spring 2011 Questions!

Thank you for the card my dear Witch, my rather gloomy day has been brightened!   Sorry for not getting you my questions sooner dear Witch. Here they are   Here are the answers to questions asked in the Switch Witch Thread!   Baked Goods? Re: baked goods. I Looove them but I'm vegan for lent so depending on when they come, they would have to be vegan and soy free (allergies crrry). I do love all things cooked and related to cooking though!   Recipes? I adore recipes. I collect cook books and websites and blogs and love them all. I think it would be SO COOL to have like a handwritten recipe collection from someone, like their favorite recipes or family recipes or something. I’ve always wanted one from my family, but alas . Either way, anything cooking is definitely a home run for me.   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW. What would you order? Hm, well, I’ve found the Lupers this year are actually all huge fail on me  So from the lab… uh, well I need another bottle of Miskatonic University… I spilled mine  otherwise I kind of lust after Sachs, so I’d definitely consider that as well. From the Trading Post, I’m dying to try Celeste perfume and bath salts, Kitty Perfume (french vanilla is huge win on me!), and Virginia Bath salts. I’ve never tried anything from the trading post, so I’d love to experience something fun.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Pretty flexible on this. I prefer “tasteful” to, you know, distasteful.   Would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? I love yard/garage sales, so I’m perfectly fine with them. I am however super paranoid about bedbugs (specifically D:!) so just make sure it is on the level that-a-way Also, I must say I prefer USEFUL things. I am not a “knick-knacks” person. I would love a box, a pretty piece of clothing, a small piece of art, etc.   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? I LOVE cooking seasonings. I have most of the basics, but I’d love to try some exotic or unusual spices or spice blends. I lust heartily after a lot of the fun things on the Arthur flour website http://www.kingarthu...et-ingredients/ as well as various sites that offer special rubs, seasoning blends, etc.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I cannot drink caffeinated beverage (ACK I SHOULD HAVE PUT THIS IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE. So sorry Witch!!!) so I drink lots of herbal teas. No green tea, black tea or coffee for me.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Snacks? Hmmm. I love white cheddar popcorn. I have no idea about bulk ‘n’ stuff though. I love to snack on almost anything  Also, gummy things, like fruit slices, all things chocolate, chocolate covered macadamia nuts are a favorite of mine. I LOVE Jelly beans – jellybelly and starburst jelly beans are my favs, Ritersport is muh favorite chocolate, then Ferrero Rochet.   For my Witchee! Would you rather have HUGE list of things to try (as in my repressed imp orders) or just a highlight list? Huge list please. Maybe I’ll have something on it that you’ll love!   Mix CDs? I don’t mind mix CDs, but I don’t love them either. I rarely listen to CDs in general.   How do folks feel about little e-goodies? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) This seems really neat. If my Witch is making it, it is an A++++. My favorite thing is if someone cares enough to spend some time regarding me. I definitely receive “love” through time .   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Anything but Dark Chocolate. I can’t eat it until after Lent, but I think it’ll keep!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I already have most of the classics, so not really.   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I don’t have a reader right now, but I’m not super opposed. Audiobooks (e-audiobooks) would be super cool… but they are really expensive    candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? I can’t have open flame in my apartment, so Nay.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random?   Will do this when I can!   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I am running out of room for bottles and imps. I would love one with nature scenes, like a forest. My “happy” place is a forest with a stream running through it. Maybe with some flowers on the bank of the stream. It is where I go to when I need to pick up my spirits.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? -The Pioneer Woman Cooks (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/) -Smitten Kitchen (http://smittenkitchen.com) -Dianasaur Dishes (http://dianasaurdishes.com) -Budget Bytes (http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/) -Tastespotting (http://www.tastespotting.com)   Surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Oh gosh. I may have to wait to answer this one. …I’ll come back to this!   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I love gardening, but as I am in an apartment, I do not right now. I would love to grow fresh herbs, some veggies and maybe a flower or two. I wish I had indoor stuff to do that with… I used to be quite the little herbalist.   Favorite artists or specific paintings? Oh my. I’ll have to come back to this two. I don’t have any favorite artists/paintings, but I do like specific styles, and I’m kind of picky about it.   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like rums, cordials and flavored nummies. Also, I love wine. I am not a connoisseur but do like many types.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Steampunk is super cool, I can definitely appreciate how it looks!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Zombies. Zombies. And more Zombies. I love zombies. I usually dress up as a zombie for halloween, and I will probably be participating in “run for your lives” a 5k running from zombies! Then maybe Pirates. Probably not ninjas. Except maybe Askaninja.   Do you like those little crocheted amurigami? If so, who needs to be emulated as one? I loooove these things. Sooo cute. I like animals a lot  but if it had to be a person/thing I’d love my wow character (a belf, I could provide screenies if this was possible, or my goblin and my fiance’s undead or goblin. I doubt it is even possible though. But it’d be so cool!)   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I can’t wear traditional headbands or clips as pulling my hair tight gives me tension headaches. I do love loose/cloth headbands in subtle colors, but I could use a little flavor in my life I guess. Little little clippies are nice too. But not my fav.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? I have my ears pierced, once. And as long as the earrings have no nickle, I like studs/posts or french hooks maybe.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I love hazelnuts and almonds in my chocolate. I do not like fruit in it. I would like to try some “weird stuff”. I love caramel, Ommmg. I prefer milk or white chocolate, and rather dislike dark.   Minion Things I would want... I don’t know who does what, but I have seen tons of little things people here have made and they are amazing! Having something that someone made just for me would make my little heart explode! I like all the minion things I’ve seen so far, But I am really fond of Carwoman’s stuff, and maybe Catseyes stuff… if it is nickle free?   Minion Alert! On that note, I am currently making vegan cooking, and if anyone wants it, I’d be happy to trade/oblige for free. I bake and might even do some vegan candy if I can muster it up. I make some AWESOME vegan chocolate cupcakes.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? I prefer more sheer. I love lipgloss/balm a LOT. I love when it smells nummy and feels silky and good. I like subtle colors, or colorless. It must be NON STICKY. Makes me crazy.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? My favorite animal is the north american panther/ cougar or the ocelot or lynx. I’ve always identified with it. I like all cats, big and little. I love parrots! All things fuzzy and cute have a place for me. I also like snakes.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Oh my! Anything foodie would be really nice. Other than that, I couldn’t say. Maybe Cake Smash as a pot dream… Paladin would be cool since I have one in WoW Elf? Or did that sell out. I’d love elf.
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Beware of Redhead - The BPAL Version
 

More Ketchup

A dollop of ketchup...     Do you like those little crocheted dolls? You know the ones! They have a Japanese name! GAH! If so, who needs to be emulated as one? Yes, though I don't have any. I'd like animals (crows, rats, cats, mice, bunnies or chinchillas) or something related to Doctor Who (cause come on, a Dalek...would that not rock?)   Do you like wearing things in your hair? Generally speaking I don't, though my hair is long enough that I could. Flower and feather clips would be awesome for belly dancing though!     Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) Chocolate is awesome. Chocolate with stuff is awesome. Chocolate with nuts and caramel is double awesome. I like chocolate with chilis, I haven't tried it with like bacon (which I'd like to) and I haven't tried it with the other stuff mentioned, but I'd love to!   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? I like a creamy lipstick in warm colours (I'm a pasty redhead with a neutral skin tone), lipgloss I like some opacity and just a bit of shine, and tinted balms are awesome. OH and I like them to not taste crappy.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Crows I think are my most significant animal, I love them. I also love black cats (I own one...or he owns me I think), rats, mice, chinchillas and bunnies.   Source: Spring Switch Witch Time! Theme: Treasure Hunt
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sqwook's Blog
 

More sw help - 2011

Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I probably don't need huge amounts of candy. I do like the Cadbury mini-eggs (the all-chocolate ones, not the ones filled with stuff.)   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? All dcs make me sad, that I'll never be able to pick up another imp sometime. Silk Road was in the keep-an-imp, don't need a bottle category, but it sucks to know that it's the latest to have fallen victim to DC issues. Most of my top ten that are GC, I've picked up backups of.   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? Nope! (I'm also not gonna look.)   Wine? I like wine! Reds are preferred. And while I theoretically like dessert wines, the massive backlog of them in my closet tells me that I never actually drink them. Wine is a with-dinner thing in my household.   Paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I'm all set at the moment, though I do love notecards, so... I wouldn't turn them away.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Hm. That's a good question. I haven't been *actively* trying to find them, but of LEs/unimpables, the things I'm most intrigued about trying lately (so even half-decants would work) are Banshee Beat, Les Anges Dechus, and possibly Sybil.   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) I'd mostly like to actually follow the advice I already know to be helpful.   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? No, I think it would be AWESOME! But I'd rather get a phonecall first than a person on my doorstep, is that okay? I mean, I'd want to welcome someone in, and to do that I'd need a bit of straighten-the-house notice.   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? These questions are so deliberately vague, sometimes I just want to laugh and say, "I have no idea what the **** you are talking about!" lol. Um, sure, I'd love one of those! I love those. They're my favorite. ha.   Do you like poetry? Sure!   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I like warm scents, spicy, resiny, woodsy. Not *too* foody, though I do like things with vanilla. Also zingy citrusy scents. I avoid florals.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Not as into it.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? No nail polish.   Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I think I'm okay here.   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? Oh, gosh. I'm plenty geeky (of the torchwood/dr who variety) but cant' think of any gifts related to it that I'd need. I'm also a botany/geology geek.   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse. Um..I don't think I have a favorite fabric. It probably would change depending on what the object was.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? Have decants coming!   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? No thank you.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? As someone else mentioned, any pillow becomes a cat-bed-fuzz-zone.   purses? bags? What style/colors? no thanks.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? I love scarves, and own zillions. If you see something that looks like me, I'm sure I'd love it.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? Not familiar with them.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? na.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? both.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Hey, I just lost a half-hour at Sock Dreams! Arizona is not conducive to tights. I *do* need some fashion help, but I'm not sure those tights, while awesome, are the answer.   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever works for you!   Do you like pirate-related things? Probably don't need anything. Other than some cool boots.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I'm ok on soaps at the moment.   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveau? The strange lines of Cubism? Medieval, art nouveau, pre-raphaelite   Would you like caffeinated lollipops? Nope.   Copied CD's or DVD's? Not unless they're mix cds, or cds where the artist said copying them is ok.   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? Mmm, probably not.   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like wines of the red variety   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Um... sometimes!   Do you like amurigami dolls? They are very cute. I don't really need more stuff, per se, but a little amurigami quail would be loved should one appear.   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? I love pirates the most. Best costumes. Who would win? Hm. Ninjas.   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? Neutral and warm, I think. Either sheer or opaque. I don't like the balms that you have to use your finger, and I stay clear from goopy/sticky glosses. Shimmer is fine.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? As pets, cats. Quail, phoenix.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I'm very selfconscious about my hair so I'm not wearing hair things right now.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? nope.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I feel like just saying Yes. I prefer dark chocolate, and part of that is because I can eat a very small piece and feel satisfied, as opposed to with other chocolates where I might eat the whole bar all at once, which would probably not be advisable.   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? No budget, too! Wow. Private jet to the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Hiking. Yummy dinner.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? Not blogs regularly, other than friendsfriends lists.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I wouldnt' mind another cigar-box-sized box, the kind that has a clasp. What would it look like? If I were doing it, I'd probably decorate it myself. My current one uses images cut from magazines representing (on each side of the box) earth, air, wind, fire, and spirit. There's lots of things a second one could look like. Natural beauty is always a thing with me. And art nouveau.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I haven't been gardening here. We're renting. We've moved to AZ, and actually it kinda annoys me that our landlord asked us to water her roses. I wouldn't mind irrigating for food/utility, I guess, but for roses, arg. There's better uses for water.   Social Networking sites: FB & LJ, links should be in my questionnaire.   favourite artists or specific paintings? Mucha, Waterhouse.   how about mix CDs? Love it!!! Especially feel-good music, in any of the different ways that could be.   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc). Send 'em over!   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Don't go out of your way. They're tasty enough, but definitely the kind of thing that gets eaten too quickly. (Nom.) Also, my mailbox gets pretty toasty.   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? Not at this time.   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Candles yay, especially votives because they can burn (relatively) safely (given my punky cat) in a glass cup.   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? 1 Beidh Aonach Amarach - Gaelic Storm 2 Bill - Jane Monheit 3 Blue Light - Rachael Sage 4 Loch Na Fooey - Fern Knight 5 Your Lips Are Red - St Vincent 6 Come By The Hills - Rita MacNeil / Fire in the Kitchen 7 Baker Baker - Tori Amos 8 Mi Nada Um Ca Tem - Maria de Barros / Putamayo Women of Africa 9 Gravity - Sara Bareilles 10 Crucify - Tori Amos 11 Dancing Past Elysium - Emily Bezar 12 Iowa - Dar Williams 13 Creature of the Wood - Tricky Pixie Huh - Shuffle is always so interesting, the patterns that come out. I swear I can go for hours on shuffle & never hear a Tori Amos song, and 2 come up within 13 songs.   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? Sure!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? Great! I have a kindle.   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Whatever works for you. Huge is probably easier to find random things, but really, mostly I just don't want anyone to stress out about switch-witch.   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? Yay!   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? I'd rather have you wave your magic wand & get rid of these extra 15 pounds without changing eating habits.   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc). I have a gunga BPTP decant/sample order coming in soon, so I might want something from that. I'm planning to order a BPAL bottle of The Ring, because it comes down in like a week and I don't want to leave it to chance. My wishlist (link in my sig) should be up to date, including bolding items that I'm most interested in trying. Probably highest on the want-to-try list is an imp of Moonshine & Mist.   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica. What kind of items are we talking about? lol   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? sure.   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? YES. I especially would love to try whatever multiple different kinds of Jamaican Jerk / blackjack jerk seasoning that you might be able to scrounge up from your area. My local grocery stores have not been ideal in this regard.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I do like tea, especially black teas.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Macadamia nuts. Popcorn (airpopped). Dark chocolate. Boy, I think I need to get some more healthy snacks in the rotation, but apples make me feel STARVING which does not help.
sqwook

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ltrittipoe's Blog
 

Switch Witch Treasure Round! Spring 2011

March 21   What three things are you craving right now?   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I think I'm probably good on these right now. I do like sending notecards, though - I usually include a note in my swaps thanking the person. What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) Hmmm.... I don't want to even try some of the so rares, I would fall in love, be scared to wear it because it would run out, and then it would be gone and I would be sad. That said. STORYVILLE. I have sniffed, and it is ah-maze-ing. Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) Vegetarian/vegan cooking, paganism/wicca, and knitting! March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? I think this would be fun, I would love to meet for coffee or something! I don't want anybody to see my messy house until I get it cleaned, though! Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? I think this would be very very cool.   March 18   Do you like poetry? Yes, but it's more hit or miss with me - I have poems I like rather than a whole author's work. The Desiderata is a favorite, and I keep wanting a printout of it to frame. What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I like foody scents for my home as well - baked goods, spicier in the winter and fruitier in the summer. Pies, cookies, things like that. I don't think there are any I completely avoid. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I don' t really read comics. How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I am stocked up, and get it at wholesale. Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? I like gadgets! But I think I am pretty stocked up at the moment. I can always use measuring spoons and cups though. I saw a ceramic set of measuring cups years ago that were stored in the shape of a bee hive, with the 1 cup on the bottom and getting smaller as it went up - the bees outside the hive were the handles. I still regret not buying that. Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? Uh, Dr Who is about as geeky as I get. I miss 10. Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse If someone were to make me an article of clothing right now, I have been looking at maxi skirts, with an elastic waist, in a heavy silk or silky fabric. Some of them look like a dress (or they are a dress, some of them!) that was bought vintage and the top cut off. My favorites have a paper bag waist and are so cute! In bright summery colors. Again, I will find links if you are interested. For scarves, etc., silky soft fabric is nice - bamboo feels lovely. I like things with a nice slip. Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE COURTESAN JIGOKUDAYU MINAMOTO NO YORIMITSU CUTS AT THE EARTH SPIDER March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I am not sure what those are, but if my Witch thinks I would be interested, ok. I belong to some invitation only shopping sites! Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Shades of blue or pink for the living room, lavenders for the bedroom. Lavender scented would be lovely too - like an eye pillow! purses? bags? What style/colors? I carry a very large black purse. Tote bag sized, seriously. I am always looking for little bags (like I said in my ?aire,), like pencil bags or something. To sort things into. Also I would love a big clutch - the ones I have seen on the blogs look almost like giant zippered pencil bags in bright gorgeous colors like red and cobalt and sunny yellow - the size of big bank bags, I will find a link. If you are interested. Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Oh yes! I like any colors, really. They all look good against black. Purples, sagey or minty greens, cobalt or misty blues, pinks - and grays and taupes and gray/blue/violet and all kinds of colors. Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I've never tried anything from them, but I am always up for trying new companies! Especially if they have a wonderful vanilla. March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I like sheer colors in all kinds of colors. The Burt's Bees new tinted lipbalm is nice for every day, and Lipstick Queen's Medieval is one of my favorites. I also love a bright red lipstick, and am always looking for the nice everyday color. That wouldn't have to be sheer. Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Good quality vanilla would be lovely! I also have thoughts of making lavender sachets for my sheets and drawers (but haven't gotten around to it) What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? I guess mostly mine - small fluffy dogs. Small fluffy bunnies. I like dogs, rabbits, owls, and horses.   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Ha ha! too late I know, but let me just chime in with everyone else to say - underpants. But really, any bottle that my witch would think I would love. I don't know if Halfling was there, but it was my favorite when I sniffed the protos at NYCC.   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVDs - I watch them on my laptop.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Sock Dreams is awesome! I like the mid calf ones, and higher. the Over the knee ones are wonderful. They are all wonderful. I like the fun ones, bright colors, stripes, etc. . Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? Whatever my witch is moved to send me will be wonderful. Probably lots of little things, but I will be thrilled either way! Do you like pirate-related things? Sure! In small doses. I think it's fun. (I would also like to try Dread Pirate Roberts soap) I love the Princess Bride!   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I love Tarty's Paintbox Soapworks. I would like to try Immaculate Confection. The Queen is Dead is one of my very favorites, but was an LE and is sold out. I would also like to try the Villainess Bourbon Vanilla, and Lush's shower gel It's Raining Men. What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Rococo, I think. I love the look in small doses.   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated They look interesting!   Copied CD's or DVD's? Sure!   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I like disneyland! But I can't think of anything I would particularly want. A postcard would be wonderful. Really, anything you wanted to get would be wonderful.     March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like booze! Red wine or sweet things like frangelico, kaluha, etc.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? I guess - mildly steampunky? I am not into things with all the crazy amounts of gears and things, but I think some of the milder versions are really awesome.   Do you like amurigami dolls? i think they are cute but would mostly end up as a doggie toy. He likes little stuffed animals and things.   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Ha! I like them all. I think the ninjas would kick the pirate's asses, and then the zombies would just stagger in and wipe out the ninjas.   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. My hair is finally long enough to put up, and I am enjoying it! I wear ponytails, little buns (it's still not very long, ha ha!) I have seen some cute feather hair things on etsy - peacock headbands, I like the big flowers that are ponytail/bun holders, things like that. Dramatic but still work-able for not-so-long hair. Any colors are nice, since I wear mostly black, and add color through accessories (scarves etc) when I want to.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? I have two holes in each lobe, each tragus, and one cartilage. Also my nose. I really only change the earrings in my 1st earlobe hole - the rest stay in pretty permanently.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I like semi sweet dark chocolate. 60% or thereabouts is good, and I like almonds, hazelnuts, caramel, and I haven't tried much weird stuff. Lavender sounds good, though. I do like milk chocolate as well, it really just depends on my mood at the time, all chocolate is good! I like the Ritter Sport chocolate with the yogurt, but can only find it here in multi-packs. (their hazelnut is really good too!)     March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? I bounce around the makeup and fashion blogs. Temptalia, Le Blog de Betty, Honestly WTF, Budget Babe, psimadethis, ...love maegan, and lots of others.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I always need more boxes! I like boxes of all kinds! I love the milled huge boxes that someone shared from etsy, but those are way out of my price range right now. But they are so gorgeous!   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I want to have a pretty yard and grow my own veggies - at least in containers. Last year I did plant some flowers and had a container of cherry tomatoes and basil. Most of the flowers died, unfortunately. I have a book from a former Witch, I need to read it again more carefully!   Social Networking sites: facebook under my real name, twitter: trittipoe, live journal l_trittipoe. I think that's all. favourite artists or specific paintings? There are some on my amazon wishlist, for posters.   March 13   how about mix CDs? Sure!   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) Sounds good to me! Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Tim Tams are yum! I have only had the Pepperidge Farms ones, I liked the chocolate creme the best. I keep forgetting to look for the Arnotts ones on the rare occasion I get to World Market.   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I have downloaded most of them to my kindle, because most of them are free. but if there is something that you love that you would like to recommend to me in particular, I will cherish it!   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Yay to both! I like spicy foody scents ("fall" scents) mostly, and fruity foody scents for summer. Lemon pie, key lime, and always, always vanilla. Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports? I would love this, but have no idea what time I was born. I think in the morning, around 7 am, but it's not on my birth certificate and both of my parents are gone.   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I have a kindle, so ebooks are good!   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list? Huge list is good, more chance that I will have something on it! I am not good enough at "if she likes ___, she will like ______"   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay? Yay! Preferably with the recipe included if you are willing to share.   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle? I like recipe books. For baked goods and vegetarian recipes. I also like those little spiral books that local groups make as fundraisers - you know, where people contribute recipes. I love those!!   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) Lab: another bottle of Western Diamondback to age, since I opened my 8 month old bottle and it is WTFOMG gorgeous. Now. A bottle of Black Rider, but I do want to try Red and White and probably should before I decide Black is the one for me. A bottle of Smut 2011. So much sweeter and less boozey on me than 2010. TP: Snake Oil Bath Oil, I need moar! And I think maybe the Glowing Vulva bath oil. And another bottle of Spanked. And Kitty sounds very nice! And TAL: a bottle of Anthelion & a bottle of Joy   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica tasteful is good - someone said "if I can call it art"   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? Gently used is awesome. I shop a lot at the local consignment/donation shops and love them! I am looking for that maxi dress mentioned above to turn into a skirt!   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? I love cinnamon, and put it in my coffee before brewing every morning. So I go through a lot! I also like garlic, lemon pepper, and sea salts. I have been really pleased with the different kinds of salts that I have found.   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I am pretty flexible with tea and coffee. I like most kinds! I do prefer darker roast coffee.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Depends on my mood, sometimes sweet, sometimes salty. Cheez-it crackers are awesome, raw almonds, chocolate... I like freeze dried fruit, the crunchy kind, but I don't know if that is available in bulk. It is hard to find, sometimes. I want to try dried mulberries - I loved mulberries as a kid, and had not idea you could get them dried until I saw it in a magazine.
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Beware of Redhead - The BPAL Version
 

Um...oops? Sorry SW!

I haven't moved questions over here but I will. I also have to finish updating my lists. The BPAL is done, just have to do the other stuff. I'm sure I'll be excited with whatever you pick out...I love that we're on a budget because it makes me have to get creative! Aevalin
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SW Help
 

March 14, 2011

I thought i posted this yesterday   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Given real-world contraints (no time travel) and the 24-hour time limit. I would drive from Sacramento down to Sausalito. I would spend the morning wandering around... have lunch by the water. Then I would hop on a ferry and spend the afternoon wandeing around San Francisco. And eat some sushi for dinner!   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? not really.... I love smittenkitchen.com though!   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I dont have ANY box. I have a hodge box of small boxes that dont really fit the bottles/imps quite right. I really need something for my imps. I dont have THAT many 5mls, but god how did I collect so many imps??? I would love a box that looks antiquey. Shabby chic? Or honestly, I would love anything that my witchy came up with! Who am I to stifle creativity?   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers?I just moved into a new house and haven't really figured out the soil and whatever else yet. But i do enjoy growing flowers. I haven't ever grown vegetables/fruit. Actually--my boyfriend planted two small dwarf citrus trees so I guess I can't say that anymore! But anyway, I like flowers--Dahlias are my favorite, but don't grow that happily in Sacramento. Bulbs would be a fun present though! tis the season!
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SW Help
 

March 15, 2011

Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports?Yes!!!!!!!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks?I have a Kindle so that would be fabulous!   favorite artists or specific paintings? Artist - John William Waterhouse (my favorite is Lady of Shallott) and this local artist makes me happy: Loretta Armstrong   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? Yay! I like or would love to try any wine. I like clear liqour. no whisky, scotch, brandy, gold tequila, etc. I like american lagers and wheat beers. no strong tasting beer!   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? I like the look of some of the steampunk stuff... but I wouldn't say I'm into the whole genre.   Do you like amurigami dolls? I just had to google them They seem cute! I could put one on my desk at work to keep me company!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Ninjas!!! I imagine them to be more like my rogue on WoW. And I could stomp anyone's face in!
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lioness' Blog
 

Switch Witch Treasure Round Spring '11 Help

March 25   Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) O.M.G. that sounds awesome! I love the scrubby thing and the soap from Villainess!   If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? I have a list of smack notes that I'd love to try, as for combos... I really don't know! Go wild!   Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? I love writs and hand warmers and Adore hand knit socks! Oooh and I'd love a giant hood thing, I think they're called cowls? Nice big fluffy loose one! Colours, anything that I've already said I like to wear!   What scent "got away"? Anything you liked but swapped for something else and once in a while get all "I wish I hadn't done that" about it? For me lately it seems to be Tarot: The Star. I had a full 10ml bottle, and some decants, and then ended up swapping it for something or selling it or something like that. I don't really want a full bottle, but a decant would be nice to have again!   March 23   Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types?Omnomnom!! I love candy, sours and gummies are the best! (I've been wanting some gummi bears for a while now.) I like jelly beans, but really only like the expensive jellybellies. Easter specific candies? Peanut butter eggs.   What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Bliss, Eclipse, Detox, of those I only need to get a bottle of Detox, but I'd love to have backups of all of them at some point.   March 22   Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? I try to stick with BPAL, as I lack the funds to buy many different types of perfume.   What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? No wine for me.   March 21   What three things are you craving right now? A swim in the ocean, crab and/or southern food, some more cupcakes from www.fortheloveofcake.ca or http://theweddingcakeshoppe.com. Both amazing bakeries within walking distance to my house (though the love of cake one is closer.)   paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I'd love some! I'd actually kinda like some that looks like it could be Usagi's (sailor moon) pink with stars, moons and rabbits all over it. I wish I could find you the image, but I'm having trouble finding what I'm thinking of.   What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) I don't even know! LOL! I haven't really been looking because I can't really buy, but I'd like to get my hands on some Champagne, Chocolate and Cheap Sex, Le Père Fouettard, and I'd love to even just sniff Orange, Storyville or unseelie. I'd love to get a hold of some Voodoo Queen too! (I don't ask for much do I? )   Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) I'd like some exercise tips or healthier eating, meal planning tips. I answered this in thread, but can't find it. lol!   March 19   If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? Not at all! I like visitors!!   Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? That'd be neat.     March 18   Do you like poetry? I think? I've liked some poetry does that count?   What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I'm kinda the foody scent person, though I'm fairly specific. I do like lime too.   What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I've been reading The Walking Dead, and Buffy Season 8. I have the first 5 of the Buffy uh, what's the word, when it's like 6or so comics in a papercover? ugh I'm so bad with language! Also attempting to collect all the Sailor Moon pocket graphic novels, I have 4 so far, and will continue to try and get more. It's gonna take a while though. I do like x-men, but haven't really followed most of the comics, and would love to start reading Sandman.   How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? As others have stated, I also only paint my toes. Mainly because I'm not allowed to have polished nails at work (and it sucks!) I do love it though, and I really love RED! Though I'm always looking for really awesome metalics in Gold, silver, copper and bronze that don't have sparkles and apply smoothly without the brush strokes showing up in the polish.   Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I think I was good at giving some idea of the level of my geekyness on the ?aire (I added a 3-4 paragraph note to my witch ) but I do read comics (see comic question) and fairly obsessed with Leon S. Kennedy (though many of you already know this I wish he were real and I always wish he was in the Resident Evil movies, but at the same time I'm glad he's not because I don't know if anyone could play him up to my idea. Also fairly obsessed with Sailor Moon (I her! I want to do cosplay some day) and Dr. Who, for the non-tv, I adore the Dresden Files (don't tell me there was a show, I'm trying to forget!) For video games I adore Final Fantasy 9 (only 9, couldn't get into the others.) Mario (who doesn't?) and Legend of Zelda! I used to play D&D but no longer. I also am fairly obsessed with Vampires and have been since I was young. I don't really care for a lot of the modern day teeny bopper vamprires, or Anne Rice to be honest, but I do love me some vampire erotica or romance. I would adore anything related to these! And if my witch needs to know more of the geeky stuff I'm into I can try and make a more detailed list. :nod:   Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/something else I love the feel of Velvet and silk and bamboo! my favourite bedsheets are bamboo and I want to get another set or two. I do like most other types of fabric as well, just prefer natural fibers as apposed to synthetic fibers.   Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? Thankfully enough, no! I took a look last night right before bed and went to sleep knowing there was nothing to tempt me, but had to double check this morning because I don't think I was paying that much attention!   March 17   Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? Can't think of any, no.   Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? I think I'm set for pillows.   purses? bags? What style/colors? As much as I really do need a new purse I can be picky. It needs to have inner pockets, and a zipper on top, with a strap that can extend to wear over my shoulder. I have a few ideas of what I like on my Etsy wl though.   Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Not really me.   Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? Not even gonna look! don't need something else to spend my money on!   March 16   For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I wish I could get a lovely red, (like Christina Agulara wears) but I can never find one and a lip liner that doesn't smug or bleed. I also have weird shaped lips so it goes a little weird on me sometimes (my birthmark has a name and I can't remember it right now, but it's made my upper lip asymmetrical so I have to really focus when I put lipstick on.   Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Not that I can think of, no.   What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? Big cats, particularity Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, and the little wild cats like sand cats, ocelots, geoffry cats, bob cats. I love Shiba inus, and Akitas. I love ravens and crows, Owls, Otters(!!) and octopuses (weird, octopuses doesn't get a spell check, but Octopi does.) I guess you could say I like animals?   If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want?I might get Boo v3, Cake Smash v6 or maybe Elf or half Elf though I have no idea what they smell like (those just happen to be my favourite species in D&D)   DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? just DVD really, we have a PS3 but I usually just put something on a geek stick (usbstick) and pop it in the usb port and watch downloaded shows/movies that way.   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) Oh they said the magic word! I adore sock dreams! I wish I could afford more! I really like the tabi socks, and recently found these and love them! (Brown, charcoal, olive, denim, grey, hunter, royal, rust.)   Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I am going to leave this up to my witch, it's not that I don't care, it's that it doesn't matter! I will love anything you get me!   Do you like pirate-related things? Sure! but maybe just some art? or a functional item.   Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I'd love to try the Shub soap from the trading post, or a little bit of Glowing vulva bath oil. I adore Tarty's soaps from Paintbox soapworks and really want to try The Immaculate Confection and the Blackbird soaps, and from Villainess the Death by Chocolate bar sounds amazing!   What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Art Nouveau, hands down. I am quite a romantic   Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: No thanks witchy dear, I can't do caffeine.   Copied CD's or DVD's? But of course!   I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I adore Jasmine!   March 15   Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? No, thank you, doubt it could be shipped to Canada, and if I have a Canadian Witch, I just don't drink that much.   Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Sure! I'm kinda getting into the subculture! (though I have nothing of it as of yet.)   Do you like Amigurumi dolls? Yes! I would love one! A chocobo, or a Leon, or maybe a Leonard from BBT, a Maneki Neko (japanese Lucky cat), a shiba inu, or or or! the list could most definitely go on!!   Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Uh, Pirates, obviously   Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I love Snap clips, need some more, but I prefer the more nuteral coloured ones. Also need more bobbie pins. And Elastics! My hair just started to get long enough to pop in a pony and I have two or three lonely elastics roaming the apartment. I did have some headbands for work but I stopped wearing them.   Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just my ears, and actually juts my lobes. I do have 7 holes though.   Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) My favourite chocolate bar ever is the Vosges Curry bar. Omnomnom. I wish it wasn't so expensive up here, else I'd get it all the time! That said, I really do like to try anything once and the weird stuff is so yum! My favourite American chocolate bar is the Hershey's Symphony bar. My parents get me a big one every year at Christmas and then sometimes throughout the year they might bring one up. I thought Q had eaten mine from Christmas this year, but I found it in a drawer! (thank goodness!)   March 14   surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Ok, Providing there's endless money, I don't have to worry about sleep and I can get places all over the world quickly, I'd go to Japan and help with the rescue of people and animals in the areas hit by the earthquake and tsunami, in the last 2-3 hours of the day I'd come back here and get a full body massage, pedicure, and sit in The Waters.   Now if I couldn't just go anywhere in the world, I'd do what I could to help Japan from here, getting food together, supplies, whatever we're sending, and if we're sending nothing, then start getting people and supplies ready and finding a way to send them there. And again the last couple hours I'd get a massage and all that.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? uh... not really.. I'm bad at keeping up with blogs. And I should really figure out how to use RRS. That said I do have quite a few in my book marks that when I'm bored and think about it I go see if there's any new posts.   Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? Maybe not a bottle box, but am in dire need of an imp box! as for looks? surprise me!! (though I do love that box that Twi shared! I will own one, one day!)   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I wish I could, I would love to do it. Sadly I live in a high rise and my balcony faces southish west and I get all the afternoon and evening sun (it gets HOT out there man!) I so can't wait until I have a house. or at least something with some land I can garden in!   Social Networking sites: Autumnslioness on Twitter, LJ I don't use at all anymore and I'm in the GUSP facebook group, you can find my username and my realname in the officers list.   favourite artists or specific paintings? Love love LOVE! Alphonse Mucha (like :love: ) besides that... yea I'm not so good with the artists. My deviant art favourites has a bit of what I like, and that picture of "The Goldfish" by Klimt was wicked awesome!   how about mix CDs?: Sure! I love getting new music!   Hey, how do folks feel about little e-goodies, like links to stuff your witchee likes? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) LOVE 'em!! I adore fanfiction too, so if You can find some with my favourite characters also awesome! My favourite parings: Buffy/Giles, Buffy/Spike, Leon/Clair, Wesker/Chris, Wesker/Clair, I kinda have a soft spot for Twilight fanfiction, mainly because the fanfiction is better than the stories themselves. Sailor Moon fanfiction, X-men fanfiction.   Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate?: YES! The answer is YES!   Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I've been interested lately in the classics and actually have a bunch on my universal wishlist.   candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? Sure! But it can't smell too fake. I tend to like foody scents in candles cause it's not that hard to mess up (though I have smelled some and gone "How is that apple pie?" or some other food) Skyelyric mentioned something about woodwick candles in the GUSP thread a bit back and I'd love to get one of those! Soy candles or melts are great too! and if the scent is all natural then even better! (see my wishlist for an idea of scents I like, I popped a list of notes in there that I like or that are doom notes.)   Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? 1: What The $*#& Was That?! - from the Evil Dead Musical 2: Let's Dance - David Bowie 3: The World is Not Enough - Garbage 4: That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings 5: The Song That Goes Like This - from Monty Python's Spamalot 6: Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis 7: Kiss Me When You Come Home - Hanson 8: For Now - from Avenue Q 9: I Know The Reason - Carbon Leaf 10: Hoshi Furu Yoaki (Starry Dawn) - Kitagawa Keiko (Rei from PGSM) 11: Bad Things - Jace Everett 12: Here With Me - Dido 13: Walking On Broken Glass - Eurythmics   Astrological charts and interpretation/ reports?: Yes please!   So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks?: Yes please! I'd love to read "I Am Number 4".   March 11   Would you rather have HUGE list of things your witchee wants to try or just a highlight list?I love having a big list of stuff to choose from!   March 10   Baked Goods? Yea Nay?: um, YES! Been craving Snickerdoodles (though I don't know how one craves something they've never had before ) and I was going to make some yesterday and then forgot to grab the ingredients I need for it when I went to the grocery store!   If not Baked goods and you are changing eating habits..a book of recipes perhaps that will help the new eating lifestyle?: I'm always up for more recipes! I'd also love MeiLin's two cook books, I adore garlic and love to use my slowcooker!   If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW (Not that any of you will make any bpal orders until SW is over, because you do NOT want to mess up any plans your witch might have!) What would you order (from lab, forum, DD, TradingPost, etc) An order right now eh? Well, Let's say I had unlimited funds I'd get a bottle of Detox, Bitch, Grr, Dana O'Shee, Mme.M and another bottle of Snake Oil to age, and imps of The Lights of Men's Lives, The White Rider, The Red Rider, and Tombstone, get all my main GC wants, and LE wise I'd probably get Chocolate bacon, White Chocolate Mango, Harigata, USHI!! Young Pine Saplings. From BPTP I'd get another pair of the green plant yoga pants, Celest perfume, Kitty's case, Virgina's case and a couple bottles of Spanked! As for forum, I'd try and find some Lovers with Rutting cats and some Pet Magah Bird OH OH OH! I can't forget! WAND CAPS!! I need to start getting wand caps for my perfume!!   What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Ex: none, tasteful, erotica: Completely fine with nudity, I have some pictures on my deviant art favourites that are nudes.   I know the ?airre asked about gently used books and if you like garage sales, but would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale?: Of course! by all means!! (just no underthings, which is probably a given. )   Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out?: YES! I love cooking with spices and I'm really trying to use more and find more! If you like it send me some!   Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I much prefer fruit teas and not a big coffee drinker. I do like many fruit teas that can be bought in bulk at speciality stores, my favourite flavours are pear and peach.   Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) I LOVE those rice crackers with the soy glaze! Omnomnomnom!! And I really like gummy candies! also like dried fruit and goldfish crackers!
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Beware of Redhead - The BPAL Version
 

More cowbell...er questions

Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I'm actually pretty well set for boxes for both bottles and imps.   Do you have any blogs you regularly read? I like all of the Gawker sites...Food Gawker, Craft Gawker and Wedding Gawker. And Tastespotting. Plus a few that I check off and on.     And lastly... surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Well if I can be transported to anywhere and not have to include travel time in my day, I'd totally want to be in England or Ireland. If it was something around here, I think there would be a day of relaxing and hanging out with a really good restaurant meal.   Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I love gardening but I have a sucky shady garden patch. So as much as I want to grow veggies and herbs, I end up with some hostas, some violets and some ivy.
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