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    A breakdown, for my own benefit (to narrow down choices).

    Blue Ghost Blues....A ward against evil: bay rum, whiskey, cigar smoke, black pepper, and salt
    I want to try this for sure. Maybe a decant or partial bottle.

    Dia De Los Muertos......dry, crackling leaves, the incense smoke of altars honoring Death and the Dead, funeral bouquets, the candies, chocolates, foods and tobacco of the ofrenda, amaranth, sweet cactus blossom and desert cereus
    I've never tried this and always wanted to. Or maybe I smelled it briefly at Moonarcana's house. Still, I would like a decant if I can find one.

    Midnight Bonfire......night-blooming jasmine, smoldering maple leaves, a cluster of patchouli and blackened ti leaf, black sage, and pinewood smoke
    If I'm doing decants, I should throw in this. It has a good chance of being very nice and cozy for fall. The jasmine sounds a little out of place but maybe I'm just not imagining it the way it really is.

    Pumpkin Crème Brulee.....With vanilla bean scrapings
    Possible decant but there are other Pumpkin scents I'm more interested in.......Like.......

    Pumpkin Musk and Black Oudh......A strangely romantic, disturbingly erotic perfume
    Disturbingly erotic? Sign me up for a decant. I thought seriously about a bottle but oudh doesn't always smell good to me. It's best when it just fades into the background, IMO.

    Pumpkin Tobacco......Sweet black tobacco infused with dried pumpkin and soaked in bourbon
    I really want to wear tobacco notes but I'm not sure they always work for me. Everything about this sounds fabulous. Why am I hesitating? Probably a decant.

    Scarecrow Turned Philosopher.....Corn husks waving on an autumn breeze, beams of amber sunlight, hay bales, and late summer wildflowers
    I am all over this concept, but I'm not sure about wildflowers. I don't love all floral notes, so this would be a risk. That's what decants are for, right? : )

    Masque of the Red Death.......

    A Multitude of Dreams......A blackened lavender mist, thick with opoponax, licorice root, and benzoin
    Sounds somewhat promising, although I'm a little more picky with my incense scents these days (which is what this sounds like to me....incense). I like them if they are soft and elegant, not too strong. I don't like to smell like a big actual incense stick (but there was a time that was what I wanted). Possible decant, but not high priority.

    Pickman Gallery 2018.......

    A Young Boy and His Brother Seated on a Goat.......Polished mahogany, copal resin, Java sandalwood, teakwood, and Sumantran patchouli
    This could be really good or not so good on me, just based on my experience with these notes. Copal tends to smell like cheap aftershave on me and not in a good way. My partner liked the sound of this one but I know certain scents make him wheeze and this sounded like one of those to me. I might get a decant just to satisfy my curiosity and his.

    Cabras......Black pine, white sage, creeping ivy, and wild juniper
    Sounds like a lot of green, pine and juniper.....I stopped buying these kinds of scents quite a while ago, maybe it's time to try again? The more I look at the notes, and the painting, the more curious I am getting.

    Lithograph of a Mountain Goat.......White sandalwood, black pepper, muguet, agarwood, labdanum, and 3-year aged patchouli
    I love patchouli and labdanum, and so I am curious about this. I don't think I particularly care for the other notes, especially muguet. But - somehow I think this might be good for my partner, or me. Possible decant.

    Studie Einer Ziege.....Sweet labdanum with clove, tobacco absolute, and guiac wood
    I actually had this in my cart and removed it before checkout. Again, I love labdanum. But the other notes sound very familiar to me, like I have a dozen other scents with these notes and don't even wear them that much (clove, tobacco..). I might have to get a decant and I may end up loving it. I'm in a mood today, so my judgment may not be the best.

    Two Sheep and Two Goats Resting Together in a Field......Sweet vetiver, bourbon vanilla, and wool
    I had this in mind for my partner but changed that to Jupiter Nourished at the last minute. I might still need to try a decant of this, either for him or me.

    Venus Pandemos.....Hay, rose otto, red benzoin, torch smoke, and pink carnation
    This could be really good, but it sounds very powdery and might be soapy as well. Possible decant.

    Zoe and the Goat......Caramelized patchouli, cream, and thick golden honey
    I picked Jupiter Nourished over this, hope I didn't make the wrong choice. Possible decant.

    Pile of Leaves.......

    Dead Leaves and Maple Sap.......possible decant, I love Burning Leaves by CBIHP, which is basically the same thing except with smoke added.

    Dead Leaves and Scotch.....possible decant, sounds unbelievably cozy for a chilly fall day.

    Dead Leaves and Vanilla Incense......I had this in the cart and took it back out. It sounds a little close to Hope and Fear Set Free, which I love. But - would I need both? Decant or partial bottle, probably.

    Dead Leaves, Black Tea, and Tobacco Leaf......I had this in the cart too. But, I already have a few scents with tobacco. I am not sure. It might be really great. Possible decant or partial bottle.

    Dead Leaves, Blackberry, and Red Patchouli.......how thorough do I want to be with the dead leaves? I don't want to miss a good one, like I know I have in the past. Maybe decant.

    Dead Leaves, Bourbon Vetiver, Nagarmotha, and Vanilla Absolute.......see above, possible decant.

    Dead Leaves, Sweet Oakmoss, White Sage, and Chaparral........see above again, possible decant.

     

    DECANTS:
    Blue Ghost Blues
    Pumpkin Musk and Black Oudh
    Pumpkin Tobacco
    Scarecrow Turned Philosopher
    A Young Boy and His Brother Seated on a Goat
    Lithograph of a Mountain Goat
    Studie Einer Ziege
    Two Sheep and Two Goats Resting Together in a Field
    Venus Pandemos
    Dead Leaves and Scotch
    Dead Leaves and Vanilla Incense
    Dead Leaves, Black Tea, and Tobacco Leaf
    Dead Leaves, Bourbon Vetiver, Nagarmotha, and Vanilla Absolute

  2. Updated 9/19/18

    Shortbread? Heck yes. I am up for just about any baked good. :D

    Is there something you’d like from the UK? Pimms is probably out, but I love UK chocos and other edibles.

    Do you like Lord of the Rings? Yes, but I"m not a huge fangirl. It is one of those things where I like the movies and such and have read the books, but have no desire to do so again.

    Any ceramics you could use? I can always use trays and cups for jewelry.

    If you like tea and I have opened tea as well as sealed tea to send would you mind some cleanly decanted and clearly labeled tea I think you would really enjoy based on your preferences? Absolutely!

    Would you like anything from my etsy shop? (http://twinklentwilight.etsy.com)
    I love a lot of the fabric choices - the dragon/bat (all of the bat options, really), ravens, galaxy, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter and Dr. Who. I want something the blinded me with science for my science loving daughter and the plush monsters are adorable. I don't really knit, so I wouldn't have use for bags as project bags, but I still wants them my precious. :lol:

    Are you interested in a crocheted monster or unicorn or whatever? Colors?
    I am all about the fun plushies.
    Lavender Vanilla Bean or Rose Petal liqueur?
    Both of these sound AMAZING.

    Nail stamping plates
    I have no idea what these are and google isn't giving me a good sense of whether I would actually use them. I'm guessing not, since I am fumble fingers with polish and usually go to a nail salon.

    knitted things:
    Yes please! I would be most interested in arm warmers or socks, or maybe a shawl or cowl.

    cylindrical tins:
    No thank you. I have a ton of these lying about myself.

    What about white witchy items (oils, sage, stones, etc).
    No thank you.

    What about reusable shopping bags?
    If they are fun, from local places and such, sure! I don't need plain store ones and such as I have a ton, but I love getting ones from different locales.

    Korean beauty items like sheet masks?
    Sure!

    Do you like Bath and Body Works and if so, what are your fave products/scents?
    BBW is one of my guilty pleasures. I love getting shower gel/lotion combos and I love their foaming hand soap (although I have rather a lot of that at the moment, but I don't have any of their fall scents). I also like the C Bigelow nail and hand care products.

    Would you like something from Walt Disney World?
    I would love NMBC stuff, but other than that, I'm fine. I was just at Disneyland last December and am pretty stocked up.

    So Shihaya & Co has a bunch of fantastic candles, bath & body stuff (from Paintbox Soapworks!), Arcana perfume, etc. Is there anything there you are interested in? Please list products as well as scents. (as an FYI, the Smiles by Wedelstaedt soap is make by Brooke who used to own Villainess.)
    In terms of candles, Amber and Velvet, Autumnvale Cafe, Ember and Mallow, Full Moon, Gemini all sound delightful. In terms of other stuff, the Hocus Pocus soap and scrub, Bermuda Triangle soap.

    What are your favorite products and scents from Paintbox Soapworks (that are in stock?)
    Generally, I love her scrubs and soaps (not as fond of the lotions) I would love to try Abnoba, Indian Summer, Putney Road, Princess Pony Sparklebutt in sample sizes of either scrub or soap. I also adore the Rice Pudding hot process soap.

    Fatherhood update desires? I've ordered a bunch, but have added a few that I'd still love to try to my wishlist.

    Do you have any interest in fun tees or other goodies either related to your fandoms or otherwise from TeeTurtle or similar sites (https://www.teeturtle.com/)? If the answer is yes, what's your t-shirt size?
    Absolutely! I prefer women's cut, 2XL for tees. Generally, darker is better in terms of color.

    Do you have a favorite musical, opera, playwright or other theatrical or performing arts interest for which you might like interesting goodies? I am pretty set on this score in that I have easy access to merch along these lines.

    Do you have any desire/need for a new umbrella? I always need more small collapsible ones as my children seem to have discovered some sort of portal that devours all umbrellas in the immediate vicinity.

    Any desire for mugs - travel or otherwise? How about water bottles?
    I am pretty set for ceramic mugs. I can always use more travel mugs if they are both cool and diswasher safe. Same for water bottles.

    How do you feel about things like Halloween-themed blankets and throw pillows?
    I feel great about them! We have a pumpkin pillow and spider blankie that are used year round. I'd be particularly interested in flying things - bats, owls, ravens, gargoyles in blacks and purples.

    Are there any companies you've been wanting to try or would like to try more of?
    I would definitely be interested in trying more soap and lotion products from Haus of Gloi and Arcana and Brooke's new stuff. I only wear BPAL perfumes, but am much more flexible with other products.

    How do you feel about this: thevampstamp.com
    This is pretty much the only way I could possibly attempt that sort of eyeliner, but honestly, I'd probably never use it.

    Would you, or your swapee be interested in fall themed Yankee candle small candles?
    Sure.

    How do you feel about loose eyeshadow? (new of course)
    Not really my thing. I have a bunch and while I love the colors, it's just to fussy for me to use much.

    How does a scent of rose, mahagony, coffee and tobacco sound to you?
    Probably not my thing (sorry!). I only wear BPAL perfumes and that's not a combo that really grabs me for bath stuff.

    Is this something you, or your swapee might need or be interested in?
    https://www.rekonect...ducts/rekonlife
    (its a notebook with a magnetic spine and pages that can be removed and reattached) I have two that are totally unused.
    No thanks.

    Also, I am brewing my own kombucha now. Would you like a bottle or two?
    Sure!


    How do you feel about literal pumpkin *spice* - i.e. cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger - as a flavoring (the inclusion of pumpkin is not essential in my plotting)? How about those flavors combined with chocolate in some mystery form?
    I am all over this concept (literally). ;)

    If you like/want books, do you have a goodreads or other place where you discuss your favorite books? Would you be interested in a spooky Halloween compilation or a classic halloweenie/autumnal book like Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree or Something Wicked This Way Comes?
    I would love a new weenie compilation (now that I think about it, that's not the word I want, but wev).

  3. Well, I had this bottle of Candy Phoenix (the 2010 one). No one was really interested in swapping. So, I mixed it with my 1/3 bottle of persephone. I figured 2 sweet based perfumes would work mixed together. Also, TBH, I think the Candy Phoenix had been faded over time. I did the mixing oh, a month ago? I figured I should let it sit a while for the oils to get used to each other. So, now I'm opening & seeing what this smells like.

    In the bottle: Holy hard candy, batman!! Red sugared candy overpowers everything. Not grooving on this so far.

    Wet: Still red candy, with a faint whiff of PEZ candy?? (side note: anyone else wonder why they named a candy 'fish' when they were little?) There's rose coming out now, thank goodness.

    Dry: Oh, this is *much* nicer. The rose beats back the sugar note (it's there, but background). Now I can smell fruit. Definite pomegranate, but also pear and, this is looney, but a little meyers lime? Like a lime without the bite. There's an incense note to it, like Candy Phoenix gets on me, but it stays in the back. Rose eventually becomes dominant over a background of fruit and the other notes only peek out sometimes. Oh, a bubblegum note pops out sometimes after about 1/2 hour.

    How did I do? Well, I think this is <I>almost</i> a success. Somehow, combining the two makes it feel more grown-up than the originals alone. But, it's still solidly stuck at age 15/16. I kind of want to add something a touch more grounding in as well. But, I don't know if that would throw it due to the peeking in/out of bubblegum. The mix is really nice, but a touch incomplete in my head. I'll think on it and maybe figure it out. If not, it's nice enough on it's own for when I'm in the mood for something light and happy and silly.

  4. A note to my Goblin(?) - I forgot to mention a format of books that is good is physical! I'm super happy to get books, and used books are good, too. And related to that, an inexpensive item I appreciate is a good bookmark. A handmade bookmark, even, if you are crafty that way. :)

    What is your favorite thing about Halloween?

    I love almost all of it. The cooler weather, longer nights, rain (I hope), and all the witches and ghosts and gothic funstuff my little heart could desire.

    Would you like a Halloween-themed cross-stitch piece of art done by your partner? If so, do you prefer something practical, like a cross-stitch dishtowel or table runner, or something to be hung on the wall? I've been getting into cross-stitch again and having fun with Halloween patterns.

    Sure, I'd love something like Halloween dishtowels, or along thos lines. We don't really do wall art at my house.

    Are you coveting something from the Lilith release?

    I'm safe from this update

    Have you seen the Haus of Gloi Fall update? Does anything from that tickle your fancy?

    I'm tempted by the Queen Mother Fall 2018 or Shadow Fairy perfume oil and Persephone Descending in Bubbling Scrub or Hair oil

    Enamel Pins:

    Aesthetically they're fine, but I always lose them.

    Would you appreciate handknits? Any preference (socks, hats, cowls, mitts, etc)

    Certainly! I don't really do knit hats, except maybe a nice stocking cap, but hooray on the rest of it.

    What kind of local goods do you like to pick up/try when you visit somewhere new?

    Ummm, I don't generally speaking...But I'll pretend for this question. Foodstuff, probably. Local honey, maybe. Or something from a local crafter. Something yarn related, maybe?

    Do you like to cook or bake, and if so, would you like any cooking accessories, mixes, or ingredients?

    I do all the cooking and baking in my house. Something fun for the kitchen would be nice. A fun/fancy spoon rest or bread making accessories.

    Pumpkin Spice:

    I prefer my pumpkin spice to be paired with pumpkin. As a scent...eh. It's all right, but the hype drives me nuts.

    Do you like Day of the Dead goodies?

    As cultural art celebrating a religious holiday I find it fascinating. But like Kokopelli, I find the commercialization of it disturbing.

    How do you feel about homemade edibles? Not just baked goods, but fruit butters, jams and such-like? Do you prefer savory or sweet or yes?

    I love homemade edibles, with the caveat that they are vegetarian.

    Socks?

    Certainly! I prefer calf and knee length

    Things Japanese?

    Interesting flavors of kitkats, aside from that I don't know

    Yankee Candle or Bath & Body Works?

    No thank you

    Recent LEs, updates?

    No thank you

    Fandoms?

    Sort of? There are things I follow, or love and wouldn't mind artifacts relating too them...official or otherwise. In no particular order: Anything from Jhonen Vasquez, especially Zim or Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, anything (except the small children's books) by Neil Gaiman, Girl Genius online comic, the various works of Ursula Vernon (mostly in her grown-up T. Kingfisher hat) including the Hidden Almanac podcast, Archive 81, the Tanis podcast, and Welcome to Nightvale

    Disney?

    Nightmare Before Xmas! Also, I love the Haunted Mansion and New Orleans Square

    Star Wars?

    Only the original 3

    Harry Potter?

    No

    Honey?

    Certainly

    Would you like flavored oils or vinegars?

    Yes, please!
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    Do you have any interest in fun tees or other goodies either related to your fandoms or otherwise from TeeTurtle or similar sites (https://www.teeturtle.com/)? If the answer is yes, what's your t-shirt size?

    I love my crow "Murder!" shirt from tee turtle and I remember they had some other super cute Halloween shirts (including some Nightmare Before Christmas) last year. Also, Topataco had a great "Mord" shirt from the Hidden Almanac podcast

    Do you have a favorite musical, opera, playwright or other theatrical or performing arts interest for which you might like interesting goodies?

    Um...not that I know of?

    Do you have any desire/need for a new umbrella?

    I think we're good on those rightnow

    Any desire for mugs - travel or otherwise? How about water bottles?

    I would dearly love some good Halloween or Fall latte mugs

     

    Pumpkin *spice* with or without chocolate?

     

    Pumpkin spice, as spice, is good! With chocolate is even better.

     


    If you like/want books, do you have a goodreads or other place where you discuss your favorite books? Would you be interested in a spooky Halloween compilation or a classic halloweenie/autumnal book like Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree or Something Wicked This Way Comes?

     

    I don't...I recently deleted my Goodreads, for reasons, and have yet to set up something else. But I would certainly enjoy a spooky/Halloween story collection or book.When I was younger I read the compilation "Ghosts, Ghosts, Ghosts" and "Witches, Witches, Witches" several times (they were in the school library. My introduction to Baba Gaga, who featured prominently in the witches book.)

     


    Fluffy pompom or without? I would proudly wear either, though my general preference is without.

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    Just for listing items I have incoming. Because... I might have an addition. And I might forget what perfumes our on their way to me XD

    PERFUME INCOMING:

    Indiegogo - Typecast:
    Full Moon Flakes

    Swap:
    Berry Moon 2009

    Ajevie:
    Sinkhole
    Eternal Ankh (NAVA)
    Samhain (NAVA)
    Halloween 2014 (NAVA)
    Burning Jack (NAVA)
    BOO! (NAVA)
    Strawberry Crystalline (NAVA)
    Lotus Santalum (NAVA)
    Karnak Orange Black Honey (NAVA)
    Egyptian Peach Blossom (NAVA)
    Carnation Santalum Gold (NAVA)
    Blueberry Crystal (NAVA)
    Apricot Kobalt (NAVA)

     

    Romeo & Juliet (NAVA)
    Miranda the Tempest (NAVA)
    Mexican Ice Cream Cake (NAVA)
    Spice Bazaar (NAVA)
    Resting (NAVA)
    La Fileuse (NAVA)
    High-Strung Daisy Bath Oil

     

    Iced Blossoms (HoG)
    Iced Chocolate (HoG)
    Iced Earth (HoG)
    Iced Herbs (HoG)
    Iced Lily (HoG)
    Iced Resin (HoG)
    Iced Vanilla (HoG)
    Iced Woods (HoG)

     

    Strawberry Sparkle (HoG)
    Strawberry Musk (HoG)
    Strawberry Mama (HoG)
    Strawberry Fields (HoG)

     

    Baby Island Birthday Party (OMG!)
    Lau Lau KaPOW! (OMG!)
    Pele Creme Brulee (OMG!)
    Plumeria Hysteria (OMG!)
    Sky High Chai (OMG!)

    Sixteen92:
    Amarena Mascarpone
    Summer Panna Cotta
    Horchata
    Agua de Jamaica
    Agua de Melón

     

    THE BEACH PARTY
    THE BLOCK PARTY
    THE COSTUME PARTY
    THE SLUMBER PARTY
    THE TEA PARTY

    Haus of Gloi:
    Strawberry Ice Cream
    Lavender Lemonade
    Capy
    Peach Mama
    Covet
    Smoke and Rain
    Campfire Cinnamon Buns
    Rose City
    Nelke

  5. In the interest of tidying my wishlist here's a list of BPTP I have already tried:

    Atmospheres
    Aphrodite Erykine, Aphrodite Kypria, Apple Orchard, At Midnight With a Pumpkin Light, Autumn Grove, Behind the Scenes, Black Pomegranate & Black Currant, Chestnuts Roasting in an Open Pyre, Dia de Los Muertos, Discussion on the First Climb of Passion, Doc Constantine, Down the Rabbit Hole , East Indian Palace, Eat Me, Erebos, Exotic Bazaar, Fae Forest, Fainting Couch, Forsaken Rose Garden, Ghost Story, Harvest Festival, Holiday Argument Diffusing Spray, Honeyed Golden Musk, Rosewater & Red Sandalwood, Konditorei, Lady Fleming's Gingerbread, Lich's Laboratory, Mahogany Hall, Midnight in a Silent Grove, No One Heard Her Except the Sparrows, Okiya, Oil Paper Umbrellas, On Halloween, Queen's Croquet Ground, Painted Rose, Peach Blossom Incense, Phallus Festival, Pumpkin Spice Everything, Pumpkin Spice Flan, Pumpkin Tobacco, Samhain, Schwartzwald, Secrets of the Hanamachi, Skookoom House, Templum Victoriae, The Inn, The Place Wherein Love Grew, Triumph of Chastity, Triumphal Arch of Leaves & Flowers, Unspeakable Evil Temple

    Hair Gloss
    Apple Pie, Blueberry Cream Pie (more please!), Boo, Captain Lilith & Her First M.ate, Dead Leaves, Black Fig, Cacao & Copal, Dead Leaves, White Musk & Vanilla, Dorian, Enveloped in Silk*, Hollywood Babylon, Love Swing*, Marshmallow Cookie Pie, Moment in Time, Moon Reflected in Every Rice Paddy (more please!), Peach Pie, Peach, White Ginger & Cubeb, Pecan Pie, Portrait of a Young Woman with a Unicorn, Pumpkin Orange,Pumpkin Spice Everything, , Rose-Boughs & Rose-Roots*, Rose Red*, Scattered Flower Smells, Shub-Niggurath, Sleeping at the Feet of the Snow Queen, Snake Oil, St. Justina with a Unicorn, White Bees Swarming,

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    Bottle 1: (sweet, musky, sexy, currently labeled "Great Underpants for Womb Furie and Sinning) Great Sword of War, L'Enlèvement, Womb Furie 2012, Aelophile, Mag Mell, Sin, Solstice Scents Blueberry Violet Truffle, Arcana Bawd, Arcana Frilly Underpants, Alkemia Bohémiens en Voyage

    Bottle 2: (going for orange and tobacco): SN: Sweet Orange, Centzon Totochtin, Blodughadda, Only a Sip, The Antikythera Mechanism, Kali, Dee, Possets Ego, Pumpkin IV

    Bottle 3: (wanted to see if I could make Mischief wearable, currently labeled "weird") Mischief, Alkemia Carmen 7, Alkemia Echoed Ecstacy, Possets Chichicastenango, Possets Chivitavecchia, Possets Silver Carnation, Solstice Scents Rose Sugar Cardamom

    Bottle 4: (based off the theme, we've lovingly dubbed this "Halloween at Heidi's") Bordello, Yipe, Haus of Gloi Risque, Sin, Perversion, Scary Cat, Alkemia Trick or Treat, Alkemia Black Magic Woman

    Bottle 5: (berries, citrus, and light things): Bewitched, Bones of Capys, drop of Horny Panda, Delirium, Dead Leaves + Blackberries, Golden Priapus, The Dodo, Night-Gaunt, Dia de los Muertos 2012, Possets A Poem of Villeneuve St. Georges

    Bottle 6: (Red apples and red musk) Daruma Doll, Love Me, Veil, Tushnamatay, Skuld, Ogun, The Ifrit, Bard, Autumn Cider 2011, Arcana Apples Crave Cake, WoobieBath.com Hocus Pocus

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    * Haus of Gloi "Lily Cakes" - floral, a touch sweet sugar fluffiness, a little powdery in a dainty way

  7. In-Thread Bonus Questions:

    Craft supplies: Between me and sis, we're all over the place. The things I don't have and could use would be the things I always forget about when I'm actually IN a shop, like a masking fluid for watercolor paintings, or add-ins for acrylics or even oils. I have tons of paints, but I never get the OTHER stuff most people use. Also, forgot to mention in my questionnaire. I was working on this one painting, and I was trying to find a paint pen, fine point, in a nice opaque white. Both Blick's I went to up here were sold out, and since Pearl Paint closed, I feel lost in the city's art supply world. Paint pens that I could use to finish details on paintings would be nice.

    Fantasy Type Books: I'm all over it! Tolkien, Lewis, Gaiman, Pratchett, Moore, LOVE LOVE LOVE. If I don't know it, that's cool too. My old boss gave me a lesbian fantasy romance novel, totally something I'd NEVER pick up on my own, and I really enjoyed it! (more romance, less sex, and kinda like a badder-assed Sookie as a witch-lesbian). So, don't be afraid to throw me your old favorites. Also, don't care about paperback condition, as long as the last 5 pages of the story isn't missing, that'd suck.

    Music: MP3s, I have an old zune, and mp3 player on my PC. - Please feel free to expand my horizons, EXCEPT, I -loathe- country music, and hardcore rap, so, go anywhere else, from Blackmore's Night to Opera, to George Crumb and Kronos Quartet, to Finnish Death Metal, and J-Pop, and everywhere inbetween - even blue grass is fine, just NO Country!

    are you interested in preloved tees like BPTP ones? If so, styles and size?
    More than likely, yes! I have a (it has a tree on it?) tissue tee I adore, and standard bella babydoll tee for Candles Moon, a "Nice" tee and a Krampus tee. I really like their tees. I'm a size XS or Small (somewhat depends on which cut of shirt and from what producers. For the old bella babydolls, probably a Small, but the newer/thinner (or if anyone has an old tissue tee they don't want anymore) an XS is probably better.

    Do you have a need for costuming pieces? Anything specific you’d like/ not like?
    Nothing I can particularly think of now. I mean, I could use a better chemise for ren faire weekends. I think mine was actually a child's, considering it barely comes down to the top of my hip, and the sleeves are barely long enough to tuck into the top of my bracers. Othrewise, I have ears, bracers, chain belt... if on a weird fluke anyone has kinda rennie style sandals in a size 7.5, that would be amazing, but seems highly unlikely.

    Interested in vinyl art toys (kid robot & such)?
    I really try and avoid random pointless STUFF, I just don't have the room for it... that said, I have a deep weakness for Unicornos from Tokidoki. I already have quite a few. Would love to find Fumo, Bambu, Caramelo, Sakura, Yuki, Sirena, Honeybee, Prisma, Diamante, Hanako, Miso, Fuego, Galactica, Gaia, Summer, Adios & Caramelo.... (I'm not very good at my personal minimalism when it comes to pony-things.)

    I have collected art faster than I can frame it. Anyone interested in prints from Independant artists or do you have a specific decorating scheme happening in the house? (Which is, of course, ok)
    I generally love independent art, but I don't have a lot of wall space left at this point, so I should probably pass.

    Do you use K-Cups and would you like a variety of coffee/tea? - no K cups

    How do you feel about cosmetic samples as long as they're "clean?"
    I'd love getting samples! Generally I'm super pale (and pink! or "clear and full of blood"), sensitive skin, love any anti-aging stuff, and I love trying out hair products, though I'm SUPER picky because I have long hair (trying to grow longer, always longer!) .

    Do you have any use for holiday/Christmas ornaments? If so, what themes/styles do you prefer? - no thanks

    Buying fandom related and "cute" items:
    I try to avoid - with the exception of a very few - IF THEY ARE VERY SMALL (I have an old printer's drawer hanging on my wall now, that gives me a place to put *TINY* things, so.. if you found something that was around 1-1.5 inches tall, it'd fit on that. I like Firefly/Serenity, MLP, LOTR, harry potter universe stuff could be cute, too - but the key is *TINY*
    Would you like to receive silver rings that are worn but still look like new? If so: what ringsize do you wear? And any specific styles that you like?
    Or silver earrings (brandnew)?
    No earrings, I don't have pierced ears (unless someone wants to get rid of some vintage rhinestone screw backs! I collect those!), and rings, I don't wear a lot of jewelry, but I do like tiny sterling silver delicate jewelry, and when it starts warming up, I'd be more likely to wear rings when I won't need gloves. I think my fingers range between a 6 and a 7, depending on which finger it is.
    Do you like animals? If so: any favorites?
    I do. I love horses (unicorns and pegasi) most of all, but also adore dragons, griffons, and in the "real world" (ha), wolves, foxes, cats, and the occasional raven, hawk, or owl. (bonus points for also fitting into the aforementioned "TINY" spectrum.

    Fragrance oils other than BPAL: ​ only essential oils please (and I have mint and sweet orange already)

    ​Jewelry making supplies: ​probably not, I have a hoard of gemstones (for prong or bezel setting), but haven't been making jewelry a lot this past couple of years. It seems unlikely someone would be wanting to get rid of the kind of jewelry stuff I could use, as it'd be so easy to resell for decent money. And I don't do beading or stuff like that.

    Lularoe Leggings? no thanks

    Could you use Melitta filters for coffee? pass

    Jewelry making addendum: Gemstones? I do have a literal hoard of gemstones (cut, polished, semi-precious, mostly garnet, amethyst, some quartz, topaz, mostly small pieces now) - does anyone do the kind of jewelry making where they'd be able to use something like that? Good to learn on in a jewelry making classes.

    Cookbooks (or Magazine back issues) anyone? - Another thing I hoard, and I'm trying to clean up my stash. And if yes, do you have a kind you'd like or not like?
    Personally, I no longer need anything basic or beginner. But I'd be open to specialized or weird cookbooks like the cookbook from Hannibal (the tv show), (I LOVE my Feast of Thrones cookbook!) or specialty ones like ones on Japanese food, or something more specific like a little book of ramen or pho. (I don't have any non-Western European/US cookbooks that aren't fantasy worlds). I will also take old/used food magazine issues (I subscribe to Bon Appetit, so not them), but I will take old back issues happily, even in somewhat ratty condition. (I have a problem, I really do.)

    Table cloths, placemats, runners, napkins, dish towels - no thanks

    BPAL storage boxes - I don't really need any more boxes, if anyone had extra of those spent ammo cases that fit imps perfectly, I always need more of those

    5 strange things, off the top of your head that you need?
    silicon coated wire whisk
    new cheese cloth
    new batch of super-sculpy (any amount really)
    silicon mold for filled chocolates
    matcha green tea powder

    Travel books. - Guatemala? It's looking likely I'll have a work trip there in June. I know nothing.

    Nightlight. - no thanks

    Could you use any spices, herbs, or salt? Sure, I don't think I've got any dill weed or fennel seed, no curry powders, dried chilies, and I believe I'm out of nice dried thyme (I normally dry my own, but I messed up my last batch right before winter and had to throw it out :-( )

    What about reusable totes or bags? I am overflowing, so no thanks.

    Discworld books: YES! My collection is a bit spotty, I'm up to Wyrd Sisters (haven't started it yet, and it's a library book, so would totally take a paperback copy). But I already have (ahead of the game thanks to an auction lot my Mom won): soul music, eric, thud, lords and ladies, carpe jugulum, unseen academicals, raising steam, and the discworld companion

    Least favorite scent? myrrh, musks, resins, spices, incense, foodie

    Nail polish colors? I have a pretty epic stash, and have been doing more nail wraps as time goes by. I think I have a few BPTP examples on my w/l.

    Bathtub? Bubble Bar? I do have a bathtub, but I don't use it often in the winter, because there's a window in the bath and it makes it super drafty, but once it warms up a bit. I also do lots of foot tub soaks, so I could use it!

    how do you feel about knitted things?? More specifically washcloths or scarves?? Colors you love/hate? And fibers you like or don’t like?? I have plenty of knitted things, so I'm probably good. But it's a good place to remind that I don't like synthetic fibers, I try and stay away from polyester, acrylic, and rayon (unless it's certified green bamboo rayon - gotta protect the orangutans!) and I'm all about strong colors, but loathe greys/beiges/neutrals

    Do you have a preference for more fitted women's style tees, or are you fine with a basic crew neck?
    I prefer a more fitted women's style tees, v-necks preferred, but not a deal breaker otherwise.

    If you were given a choice of a top that was navy and tan stripe vs a more cobalt blue base with a jewel tone stained glass pattern, does one or the other sound preferable? Neither? Both?
    No stripes, no tan. Stained glass pattern sounds pretty, though, and love jewel tones.

    Are you okay with receiving a book that is completely within your areas of interest, but that is in the middle of a series? (Assume a standalone storyline that might reference events in prior books but that is not dependent on them.)
    Please no. I approach series very carefully (I was "traumatized" as a kid by only being allowed to buy the first Secret of the Unicorn Queen book, loved it, and it was promptly discontinued. 30-cough-years later, I still can't get book #6 to finish the series without paying an outrageous amount (so I won't do it). And I lived in fear of Stephen King never finishing the Dark Tower the whole while I read it.
    Would you be interested in graphic novels within your areas of interest?
    Yes! Love graphic novels! I have the last Sandman one, and have kept up with Pretty Deadly trades and Injection.

    Would you be interested in new or very gently worn shoes, if so, what size?
    Possibly? It seems unlikely they'd fit. I have very narrow feet with a very high arch, in sandals I can wear a 7.5, sometimes a 7, rarely an 8, and in boots almost always an 8, and other closed-toe shoes varies between 7.5 to 8, rarely 8.5 - shoes are crazy man.

    Do you enjoy Tokidoki?
    Unicornos, I have the list/first answer in my link

    Would you like fabric with one of your favorite fandom on it but chibi/cute style characters?
    No thanks, sis does the fabric arts, not me.

    I have a bunch of baking ingredients in my pantry that need to be used up. Would you be interested in receiving any baked goods (like cookies or scones)? if they're gluten free
    No thanks, also a baker (but not gluten-free)

    Any interest in books about learning other languages? maybe? Been trying Duolingo with Japanese, but it's a beta, so a book might help.

    Any interest in reading poetry or plays? I can be into poetry if it's funny, quirky, or has a historical cultural twist to it (Southern or Irish/Scottish mostly)

    Do you enjoy audiobooks? Not really

    Any of this year's Lupers you still need/want to try? Check my wishlist. I *STILL* haven't gotten any of my decants yet, so I'm kinda getting frustrated over here. There were so many in this great update, I couldn't dare do blind buys, but last I checked the website, my decanter hasn't even gotten a CNS yet!

    Could you use any tealights?
    Sure!

    I have an extra book light. Could you use one? Yes!

    Any BPTP swag you would like or are in search of (stickers, bumper stickers, pins, etc.)? I always like stickers and buttons, but I've got a pretty good stash.

    Would you like any unused tins for tea storage? I'm good, thanks

    Would you be happy to receive homemade jams/jellies?
    Yes! I hate how commercial jellies and jams put so much crap in there - I like almost all jams, not too big on marmalade, but my favorites are blackberry, plum, and (dare I dream... muscadine/scuppernong)

    Gardening stuff and or seeds?? yay or nay? If yes, whats your climate/zone?
    Sure! 7b

    Yay or nay? accessory scarves? yknow, the sheer or silky kind? colors, length?
    no thanks, I never know how to wear them.

    Tabletop gaming stuff? Board games? Yay or Nay
    I do like games.. why not!

  8. voodoocatwoman
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    Here we go again.

    1. The Big Bamboo (audio) by Tim Dorsey FINISHED 1/3/18
    2. Sunburn by Laura Lippman FINISHED 1/6/18
    3. Genuine Fraud by E. Lockhart FINISHED 1/13/18
    4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (audio) FINISHED 1/18/18
    5. Killed by Clutter by Leslie Caine FINISHED 1/25/18
    6. The Burning Girl by Claire Messud FINISHED 2/1/18
    7. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Audio) FINISHED 2/2/18
    8. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher FINISHED 2/2/18
    9. Conclave by Robert Harris FINISHED 2/5/18
    10. The Red Herring without Mustard by Alan Bradley FINISHED 2/16/18
    11. A Lonely Death by Charles Todd (Audio) FINISHED 2/18/18
    12. The Devil's Labyrinth by John Saul FINISHED 2/18/18
    13. Strange Weather by Joe Hill FINISHED 2/28/18
    14. Invasive Procedures by Orson Scott Card FINISHED 3/1/18
    15. Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks FINISHED 3/7/18
    16. Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote FINISHED 3/12/18
    17. The Dog Stars by Peter Heller FINISHED 3/17/18
    18. Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith FINISHED 3/18/18
    19. Who Censored Roger Rabbit by Gary K. Wolf FINISHED 3/21/18
    20. The Same Sky by Amanda Eyre Ward FINISHED 3/25/18
    21. The Reluctant Fortune Teller by Keziah Frost FINISHED 4/3/18
    22. The Boy on the Bridge by M. R. Carey FINISHED 4/6/18

  9. Do you use, or are you interested in, Twilight Alchemy Lab oils?
    I haven't, but definitely interested! I just have no idea where to begin on ordering them or using them and just sort of haven't bothered to Google that. =P

    Physical books or ebooks, and if the latter, what format?
    Slight preference for used physical books, but I am also totally fine with kindle ebooks.

    Do you have any interest in receiving items and instructions for a simple Imbolc ceremony/ritual, or do you prefer more pragmatic/prosaic gifts?
    Hmmm. So, I am an agnostic who doesn't personally believe in anything mystical or goddess-like out there, but I really love ceremony and ritual in a secular-spiritual sense. I think the physical acts of traditions and the time taken for ritual has its own power to focus our attention and connect us and shape us. All that to say, as long as it isn't like praying to a god, I'd be down for a ritual. But also fine with pragmatic and prosaic. Whatever my Candle feels is right.

    Poetry, foreign language, facing page translation: how do you feel about these things, in combination?
    Love. If a poet isn't writing in English, I want to see the rhythm of their words even if I can't understand it, so facing page translation is my preference.

    Favorite plants:
    For looking at? I love oak trees, Joshua trees, willows, and giant sequoia, and for flowers wisteria, ranunculus, and giant allium. I also have a great attachment to ponderosa pines from hiking with my grandfather...particularly the smell of their bark.
    (Please don't send me any real plants...my cats will eat them.)

    Any favorite quotes or sayings?
    "What fresh hell is this?" Probably my most used saying. Comes in handy for just about every news cycle this year. Lifted from the inimitable Ms. Dorothy Parker, though I'd been saying it long before I realized it came from her!
    Some other quotes I love
    "Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself; (I am large, I contain multitudes.)"-Whitman
    “In the unceasing ebb and flow of justice and oppression we must all dig channels as best we may, that at the propitious moment somewhat of the swelling tide may be conducted to the barren places of life.” --Jane Addams, my hero
    "I would always rather be happy than dignified." -- Bronte's Jane Eyre
    "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye" or "It is such a mysterious place, the land of tears." or, basically, any quote from The Little Prince.

    What are your feelings on glitter, sparkle, and metallics?
    Depends on what it is on/for? Sparkle for something I'd wear (I love sequins/beading). Totally fine with sparkle and metallic and glitter for decorative items. Glitter in nail polish is also awesome.
    Would you enjoy a journal or sketchbook to exercise your creativity in?
    Sure.
    Dear Watcher, is there a Yule that you passed up that is calling your name? Something you wish you ordered but didn't? Something that is in stock now?
    La Befana...I am developing a love for violet and I'm really curious what charcoal candy smells like! (And then my wishlist has several in stock items as well...)

    Question: if you knit or crochet, would you want patterns as the creativity spark portion of the swap? If so, what kind of patterns strike your fancy? (example, Nemi crochets amigurumi, so I sent her a unicorn and dinocorn amigurumi pattern for another swap)
    Absolutely! I also crochet amigurumi, so patterns for those would be lovely.

    Question! Do you have any favourite gem/semi-precious/other type of stones?
    Moonstone, amethyst (darker the better), amber, labradorite, opalized wood, moss agate, flourite
    Also, I generally prefer stones in either a crystal or smooth/cabochon, as opposed to faceted jewel cuts.

    Do you have a wood burning fireplace or firepit or such? Do you use it this time of year? If so, would you be interested in things to start and/or scent it or things for pyromancy/fire meditations?
    I do have a wood burning fireplace. I love adding fragrant wood, sweet grass, pine cones, etc. Just nothing fresh because it will generate too much smoke for indoor use. And while most of my fire meditation has been with candles, I'd be into trying something that utilized more of an open flame!

  10. Dark Alice
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    Dear Santa:

    My wishlist is in Dire need of an update so here goes:

    Bpal-I would love to try in any form: Frostbitten: Snake oil or Dorian, All of the Magi scents, 61 Lambs Street roomspray, Slade Atmos, Apple Ice Wine atmos, Black amber and Frankincense atmos, Frankincense and myrrh atmos, and Frozen Cranberries atmos, sugar plum atmos, a wild and naughty perfume, A hailstrom of needles, Hearth 2017, Lajos, Air and Ether, the Fox Sisters, writing on the slate, Cannis major and Cassiopea.

    Soap: Paintbox soapworks scrub: Winter Stories, Bar Winter Stories, Scrub: White snow, bright snow.

    Will update more shortly


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    Amazon & Etsy wishlists are in my signature.

    Any Weenies you missed out on?
    I didn't manage to get any Weenies! I'd love to try:
    I Heard Many Things in Hell
    Groan of Mortal Terror
    The Dead Hour of the Night
    The Dreadful Silence of That Old House
    Stealthily, Stealthily (especially)
    All Souls 2017
    Day of Skulls
    October (especially)
    Dead Leaves, Violet Candy and Sugar Crystals (especially)
    Pumpkin Spice Cathedral

    (yes, I really should have just put an order in)

    Are you Amazon & Etsy Wishlists up to date? I'll update my Amazon one with books I'd like to read, in case it makes the Story category easier - there's loads but I tend to keep them in my head (until they fall out so I never end up getting them). will do this tonight (13 November).

    How do you feel about animated films? I tend to really like them. LOVE Studio Ghibli stuff and that whole aesthetic. I also like French animated films like Belleville Rendezvous and The Illusionist. And I'm a general fan of Disney.

    Does anyone need any cosmetic or larger bags? I always need bags of all sizes!

    If I were to knit you something like fingerless mitts, do you like short or long over the fingers? To the wrist, mid arm, or to the elbow? Thumb or a thumb hole? Frilly or not? Preferred color? I like fingerless gloves so I can still use my phone, or those ones with a mitten flap - though I expect they're difficult to knit! I like gloves that go to the wrist, no frills just as minimal as possible, though multi-colour/variegated colour is nice. Navy, purple, orange, green are my preferred colours (preferably fairly dark as my gloves always end up getting mucky for some reason!).

    Is there a book you've always meant to read, but never got round to it? A Tale of Two Cities, Brighton Rock, anything by Edgar Allen Poe, anything by Jack London.

    If you've expressed an interest in candles, do you prefer unscented or scented and if the latter, what scents? Both! For scented, I like woodsy, smoky scents and also love lavender. My favourite candle of all time is a blackcurrant and rose blend. I really like beeswax candles too.

    Do you like windchimes or other similar tinkley noisemakers? I really don't like wind chimes. I'm up for any noisemakers that I can control - music boxes, for example.

    Do you/would you like Christmas/holiday music? If so, any particular genres or styles? I do! Jazz Christmas music might be fun, or just anything unusual - I have all the usual songs already.

    Do you have a Goodreads? Is it useful for my stalking purposes? I don't I'm afraid, but I'm about to update my Amazon wishlist with books so hopefully that will give a feel for what I like!

    Are there any holiday movies or shows you would particularly love to get your hands on? I think I've got the ones I want already

    Would you prefer your nourishment to be literal (i.e., actual food) or representative? Either! I like the idea of representative, but I do love food, so...

    In terms of actual food, are you comfortable with homebaked goodies so long as potential allergens are not involved? As long as it will survive ok in the post - absolutely!

    Do you have favorite holiday foodstuffs? I'm a mince pie fiend. I also love Lebkuchen and anything involving cinnamon.

    Are you adverse to burning things as part of your sacrifice? Not at all! I like burning things :P

    So how do you feel about teas? Would you be interested in getting some for your "nourishment" part of your gift? If so, are there particular companies you love or have always wanted to try? Special varieties you like- holiday blends, or decaf or solid standards like Earl Grey or Sencha? Love tea! Bagged or loose leaf. I don't know about brands but my favourite teas are Russian Caravan and Lapsang Souchong as I love the smokiness, but I like pretty much everything. A holiday blend sounds amazing! Any tasty decafs are welcome too - I'm avoiding caffeine after midday at the moment.

    And what about tea accoutrements, like rock sugar, nice honey (I have a fabulous apiary that is literally 6 blocks from my house!), a special spoon? Yes please to all three! I adore honey, especially floral honeys like Lavender - it mostly goes on my toast, but it could go in tea!

    Or maybe coffee is more your thing? I have access to an incredible little shop that sells some of the best bean I've ever had (let me put it this way- even when I lived in Coffee Capital SEATTLE, I had bean delivered to me from this place!). If you like coffee, what kinds? (this place does AMAZING DECAF as well as the strong stuff!). And would you want your beans whole or ground (if ground, what grind do you like?) I really like coffee, though I don't know too much about it. I drink espresso from a moka pot, and I like it strong and smooth. I have a grinder, so ground or whole is fine by me!

    - Scented candle lovers: do you have a favorite store/brand? My favourites happen to be prohibitively expensive unfortunately - Neom, Diptyque and Molton Brown. BUT, I love trying indie brands and would love to try some new ones. Edited to add that I do like Yankee too! Especially their baby powder, the cotton one and anything cinnamon/christmassy.
    Favorite/Least favorite bath products (e.g. do you like scrubs, bar soap, gel)? Favourite- bath oil/salt/bubbles, scrubs, body lotion. Least favourite- bar soap, shower gel, shampoo (I have fussy hair).

    - What sounds are comforting for you? Any that bring up good memories? Crickets/cicadas! And rain, thunderstorms, general rainforest sounds. I used to have an app that had all sorts of sounds, and I *loved* one that was called something like Hollywood summer nights or something. It was a combination of summer garden sounds and a distant freeway, it was perfection; but the app isn't available anymore :(

    - Would YOU like to receive a singing bowl? I would! I've recently started meditating, so I think a usable singing bowl would be great.

    - Would you mind receiving a pre-loved book (one in good condition)? Not at all! I actually particularly love old Penguin classics (with the coloured panel covers), but all second hand books are fine by me.

    - How do you feel about fruitcake, assuming that I can make it without any stated allergens? Not for me, thanks.

    - How about rum/whiskey/bourbon balls (these are no-cook, so the alcohol is still pretty potent)? Very much for me, thanks!

    - What is your favorite store-bought holiday treat? Candy canes, jelly fruits, boozy truffles.

  11. Are there decants that you wished you ordered but didn't? Things you wish you had ordered more of?
    I haven't been able to afford Liliths yet, let alone Weenies or Yules... But I'm going to try to get Liliths before they go down. My wishlist is up to date with Weenies and Yules.

    Are your Amazon, Etsy etc wishlists up to date?
    They should be. Amazon has priority settings so please sort high to low; I wish we could do that with Etsy.

    how do you feel about animated films?
    I used to be way more into anime but I'm not really anymore. My son has stolen all of my Ranma 1/2 dvds. I still watch some disney and pixar movies occasionally. NMBC is love! I watch Coraline once a year or so. My current fave animated movies besides NMBC are Brave and How to Train Your Dragon.

    Is there a book you've always meant to read, but never got round to it?
    Sure, but I have them already. My amazon book wishlist is very up to date; the books I really want are marked as very high or high priority. I put lots of inexpensive kindle books on there too.

    If you've expressed an interest in candles, do you prefer unscented or scented and if the latter, what scents?
    Sorry, I've answered so many similar swap questions that I can't keep track of which is which anymore! I love beeswax pillars like the ones from Big Dipper Waxworks (not rolled beeswax, I prefer poured.) Candles with intent would be fine! I do prefer pillars over jars because wick placement is usually better in pillars. Scent wise I like things like Vanillas, spices (clove, cardamom, cinnamon in small amounts), woodsy, bayberry, smoky, incense, marshmallow, patchouli, resins, tobacco, lavender, geranium, sandalwood, rose, etc. and lean towards essential oil types of the scent. For example, I think the yankee candle lavender smells nothing like actual lavender. There are some candles on my etsy and amazon wish lists - there are some Witch City Wicks, Dark Candles, etc. that I have been lusting over but I can't justify spending monies on them.

    Do you like windchimes or other similar tinkley noisemakers?
    I would love some gargoyle windchimes. (I have some unicorn ones and some that I inherited from my grandmother. Most of the ones that I long after are probably too expensive.) I still kind of lust over a small gargoyle guardian bell (I think there is one on my amazon wishlist, they're meant to put on motorcycles.) If you were to find something cool like that, it would be great. I wouldn't say no to a tibetan singing bowl for my altar.

    Do you/would you like Christmas/holiday music? If so, any particular genres or styles?
    I already have a lot of Christmas holiday music from my favorite bands so no thank you.

    Do you have a Goodreads? Is it useful for my stalking purposes?
    I do have a goodreads but I don't think it would be useful for stalking purposes. My amazon would be more useful. (I like librarything better than goodreads but it still isn't completely updated because most of my books have been packed up for 15-20 years. Link is in my SW help.)

    Are there any holiday movies or shows you would particularly love to get your hands on?
    Maybe some of the nostalgic rudolph christmas animated movies? (Year without a Santa Claus)

    Would you prefer your nourishment to be literal (i.e., actual food) or representative?
    Totally up to you. Bath/body, food, whatever.

    In terms of actual food, are you comfortable with homebaked goodies so long as potential allergens are not involved?
    yes!

    Do you have favorite holiday foodstuffs?
    Last year I received a homemade christmas pudding and it was SO GOOD. I need the recipe! And then I bought some sticky toffee pudding from World Market and that was delicious too.

    Are you adverse to burning things as part of your sacrifice?
    Would rather not unless it's meant to be burnt (incense, candles, paper.)

    So how do you feel about teas? Would you be interested in getting some for your "nourishment" part of your gift? If so, are there particular companies you love or have always wanted to try? Special varieties you like- holiday blends, or decaf or solid standards like Earl Grey or Sencha?
    I have so much tea it isn't funny. I wouldn't ever say no to Mariage Freres though.

    And what about tea accoutrements, like rock sugar, nice honey (I have a fabulous apiary that is literally 6 blocks from my house!), a special spoon?
    I always love locally sourced honey. I could use a really large (32oz) teavana perfectea maker.

    Or maybe coffee is more your thing? And would you want your beans whole or ground (if ground, what grind do you like?)
    I'm good on coffee I think, unless you have a super special blend you want to share with me. I usually prefer whole bean but I am not sure I'll be able to find my grinder or my french press. The only coffee maker in the house right now is my dad's keurig.

    Scented candle lovers: do you have a favorite store/brand?
    Indie companies are love. I'd love to try Witch City Wicks or Dark Candles (there are some on my bath / beauty / fragrance amazon wishlist for a hint of what kind of fragrances I like.) I just ordered a bunch of candles from Sihaya and Co. because she was having a secret menu sale so I finally get to try those. I was hoping to get some for swapping but they aren't guaranteed to be mailed until the middle of december. Oops.

    Favorite/Least favorite bath products (e.g. do you like scrubs, bar soap, gel)?
    Favorites: shower gel, salt/oil scrubs
    Least favorite: bar soap (because I make it and I have about 500 bars.)

    No SLS or parabens, trying to avoid phthalates. My skin is uber dry from thyroid issues and also breaks out really easily.

    What sounds are comforting for you? Any that bring up good memories?
    Hoofbeats, saddle leather creaking, horse tails swishing, neighing. (Yes, I miss my horses.) I have lots of white noise generators on my phone and I use those to sleep when I'm away from home. At home I have a noisy air cleaner to provide white noise.

    Do you like and use christmas/other celebration decorations, baubles and the like?
    I used to buy a purple, iridescent, sparkly, or some kind of mystical creature (dragon, unicorn, grotesque) every year for my tree but haven't done that lately. My ex didn't really like having a real tree. I doubt we'll have a real tree this year either because I'm staying with my 70-something parents and they have a little fake tree that they like to put up. My mom already has all of the decorations she needs (and more.) I'm always sad that they don't have a fireplace - so no good place to hang stockings. (Yes, I still do a stocking for my kid who is almost 30 and for my parents, and they do one for me.) I have one of those aluminum trees with a disco light in storage somewhere with all of my Christmas decorations.

    Would YOU like to receive a singing bowl?
    Yes!

    Would you mind receiving a pre-loved book (one in good condition)?
    I have a really hard time reading physical books because of my eyes. My contact prescription is too strong to read things. I do all of my reading on my ipad these days with either ibooks or the kindle app.

    How do you feel about fruitcake, assuming that I can make it without any stated allergens?
    We just made cherry almond fruitcake today! That's the only fruitcake I've ever had that I liked.

    How about rum/whiskey/bourbon balls (these are no-cook, so the alcohol is still pretty potent)?
    Heck yeah!! But I don't like walnuts.

    What is your favorite store-bought holiday treat?
    such a hard question. maybe the chocolate covered peppermint joe-joes from trader joes? I already bought a couple of boxes though and I had two boxes leftover from last year since R wasn't around to eat them all. (Amazing how much longer my treats last without someone else to eat them all.) I'm having a hard time thinking of winter holiday treats... I can think of valentine day treats (cupcake royale's "Death Cake") but the brain fog is blocking my thoughts right now. oh! I was going to buy some Sticky Toffee Pudding from World Market but they didn't have any so we might attempt to make our own this year. Most of the "store bought" stuff I used to get was from local bakeries/stores/grocery stores, I miss all of my Seattle stores.

  12. 11/8/17
    source: Lab
    Order: imps of tombstone, brimstone, aelopile, arcana. bottle of Samhain 2017
    CnS: 11/9, received

    11/11
    source: Herb Girl
    order: imps of Bloodlust, Czernobog, the Caterpillar, decant of Samhainophobia 2016. bottle of Laura Belle McDaniel
    paid, received

    11/16, Ajevie
    decants all. The Blood Must Flow, Brangwy, Jaawi, Vampire Princess, Spinning on Graves, You Fancy Me Mad, The Mournful Influence if the Unperceived Shadow
    paid

  13. So here are my wishlists:

     

    Ravelry: Username is Spookygrrrly and I have a wishlist bundle for pattern Id like and dont have

     

    Amazon: searchable under my email or full name

     

    Haul of Gloi: Yule scents that sound yummy are Nefarious Gingerbread Man, Winter Divinity, and Snow Wolf. Especially that Nefarious Gingerbread Man would be great as a perfume oil. I would also like to try their sugar exfoliant.

  14. Are you coveting anything currently available from Haus of Gloi?
    Yes! I like HoG scrubs, whipped soap, pumpkin butter, etc. From the Yule update, I pretty much like the sound of all the scents except for Rosy Cheeked (citrus is not my thing). Eggnoggin, His Sweater, and Winter Divinity sound especially good.

    Are you coveting anything from the Paintbox Soapworks update that just happened?
    Taking a quick look now! Winter Stories, White Winter Hymnal and White Snow, Bright Snow all sound good. I like their scrubs and lotions.

    Are you coveting anything from Cocoa Pink?
    I have never bought from this company so not particularly, but I am open to trying anything you think I might like!
    How do you feel about pomanders?
    I don't know what I would do with one! What do you do with them?

    How do you feel about savor soaps?
    I'm not familiar with them but again, open to trying it!

    Or Perfectly Posh?
    See above!

    Do you have feelings about fruitcake? We're talking whiskey soaked homemade fruitcake, not a brick in a festive tin.
    I recently tried making my own ~*fancy*~ fruitcake for Christmas and I thought it was really good! So what I learned from this is that whiskey soaked homemade fruitcake is awesome, and the cheapo storebought kind is not. Tl;dr I am a fruitcake snob. :lol: So I would love to try your homemade fruitcake!
    Any strong nail polish and/or makeup preferences?
    I don't wear a ton of makeup, and I am kind of picky about it. My eyeshadow is always the same (one of the various Midnight Cowboy incarnations from Urban Decay) and I usually just wear whatever mascara I got in my latest ipsy bag. (They always seem to send me mascara!) I wear bare minerals foundation and usually blush. I DO love to try new lip products- this is the one area where I am very open to experimentation. I usually wear red lipstick and am always looking for the perfect shade. I am way less picky about nail polish and will basically wear whatever! I like almost all bright or dark colors and am open to crazy glitters or holos or whatever.

    Favorite animals?
    PUGS! I am obsessed. Also manatees, koalas, pandas, penguins, and sloths. I also like basically all sea creatures, especially cephalopods! Oh and owls and flamingos! And alpacas! I really love animals, haha.
    Do you have a strong preference for consumables (soaps, candles, food, etc.) over other stuff?
    I don't have a strong preference one way or the other!
    Would you be interested in Colorpop?
    I don't know what that is! Hang on. Ok, no thanks!

    Would you like any holiday music? if so, do you prefer a CD or MP3?
    No thanks!

    Do you like toffee or fudge?
    Fudge yes! No nuts please. I am not super into toffee.

    How do you feel about amigurumi (little crochet stuffies...animals, characters, ornaments, etc.)?
    Yess they are so cute and I love them! I wish I could make them. :(
    If I were to crochet you something wearable, do you have any preferences? Do you like hats, scarves, gloves, other? And would you prefer something fun and whimsical (e.g. fox face hat or owl mittens), something delicate and pretty (e.g. lacy wraps or scalloped boot cuffs), or just something like a basic, no frills beanie or cowl? Do you have a Ravelry account and a list of favorite patterns?
    Whimsical is my favorite! I would love a scarf!

    What kind of hot drinks do you like, and if tea or coffee or cocoa or cider or alcohol, give specifics?
    All of the above? :lol: I like tea, especially stronger black teas (various earl grey types, lapsang souchong, also some on the sweeter side) and savory-ish green teas (like genmaicha) but I also really like floral teas (jasmine, rose, etc.) I love hot cocoa and cider. I love coffee but don't have strong preferences as I am just starting to learn what I like. I don't like flavored coffee. I prefer whole leaf tea and whole bean coffee.
    What kind of candles do you like, scent, etc?
    Vanilla, vanilla peppermint for the holidays, smoky, pine/evergreen, resins, spice, apple, etc. I am open to foodie scents for candles, whereas I don't usually like them for personal wear.
    Mixes or seasonings for the kitchen?
    Spices would be food!
    What is something new in your life that you wish you had more "things" for?
    Hmm I can't think of anything off the top of my head.

    We do a lot of baking and holiday good ridiculousness around here...house specialties include lebkuchen (flourless, they're mostly nuts, spices, candied fruit), marzipan, butter caramels (flavored or plain), shortbread crisps, and savory cheese shortbread. Any of these sound appealing?
    Savory shortbread sounds amazing! I have never had marzipan. Caramels sound good, too! I like a lot of baked goods, just nothing with nuts! (I'm not allergic or anything- I just do not like the texture.)

    What are your top places to get a gift card from?
    Probably BPAL, to be honest! I get a lot of use out of Starbucks cards, too.
    Which holiday symbols/themes do you like the best (or least)? Such as Santas, snowflakes, reindeer, etc.
    I like reindeer (or regular deer) and snowmen!
    Do you like puzzles?
    Yes!

  15. Are you coveting anything currently available from Haus of Gloi?
    Scrubs are always useful, and Snow Wolf, His Sweater, and Rosy Cheeked all sound nice, scent-wise

    Are you coveting anything from the Paintbox Soapworks update that just happened?
    Yuletide Mariner is one of my favorite scents from Paintbox


    Are you coveting anything from Cocoa Pink?
    never used anything from them


    How do you feel about pomanders?
    sure!

    How do you feel about savor soaps?
    scrubs or moisturizers in the non-foody range, like pipe smoke or the balsam and cedar, or something citrusy sounds good.

    Or Perfectly Posh?
    never heard of them, so no idea

    Favorite animals?
    all of them! dogs, foxes, dragons, frogs, little songbirds, hummingbirds, even the fuzzy wee beastie that ate all of my pea seedlings last spring (my neighbor has rabbits...like, ALL of them it seems).

    Weird question, but it's on my mind: Do you have a strong preference for consumables (soaps, candles, food, etc.) over other stuff?
    not a strong preference, but I like things I can use or things that have a purpose, and probably not a huge amount of soap-type stuff because I can only use so much. :D

    Would you be interested in one of the Colorpop pallets? Anything else from Colourpop?
    I have so. many. eyeshadows. probably set on the makeup front, though they look fun.

    Would you like any holiday music? if so, do you prefer a CD or MP3?
    either format is fine, and sure...holiday, non-holiday, quirky stuff you listen to because you hate holiday music, it's all good. :D

    Do you like toffee or fudge?
    love both


    Do you have feelings about fruitcake? We're talking whiskey soaked homemade fruitcake, not a brick in a festive tin.

    I've never had actual fruitcake, so I'd be down to try this. :D I am familiar with the old Claxton fruitbrick, and we make stollen every year and lebkuchen, which are sweet bread/cookie things with candied fruit (and I love both), but I've never actually had real fruitcake.

    Any strong nail polish and/or makeup preferences?
    I think I'm basically set on makeup, though I'm still hunting for a nice brick/tawny red family lip stain.

    Nail polish I don't wear often, but I love shimmery/metallic/etc., and kind of intrigued by mattes, but not a fan or cremes or anything with a lot of glitter. If I have to fight to get it off later, I won't generally wear it.

    Are you interested in anything from my etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com...winklentwilight(bags, stuffies, hats, fingerless mitts, lefse cozies...)
    I love the knot bag style and that fox fabric is adorable.

    How do you feel about amigurumi (little crochet stuffies...animals, characters, ornaments, etc.)?
    love them, ornaments or stand-alone little things.


    If I were to crochet you something wearable, do you have any preferences? Do you like hats, scarves, gloves, other? And would you prefer something fun and whimsical (e.g. fox face hat or owl mittens), something delicate and pretty (e.g. lacy wraps or scalloped boot cuffs), or just something like a basic, no frills beanie or cowl? Do you have a Ravelry account and a list of favorite patterns?

    whimsical, pretty, basic, I love it all. Cowls, hoods, hats, handwarmers (just the tube with a thumbhole kind rather than the short finger version, I like my fingers free), or mittens, decorative scarf/shawlette type stuff that I can wear indoors as an accent rather than hidden under a heavy coat ...I'm not too picky and I LOVE wearing handmade things.

    on ravelry I'm firechild, I have favorites and a ginormous queue, some for me, some for other people/projects

    What kind of hot drinks do you like, and if tea or coffee or cocoa or cider or alcohol, give specifics?
    love any tea except rooibos, or anything with licorice root
    coffee, generally medium roast, no flavor or lightly flavored (though I can always mix in some plain)
    I like hot cocoa, generally not flavored though, just plain chocolate version.


    What kind of candles do you like, scent, etc?
    pine/christmas tree scents (like Yankee mistetoe for reference), clean or citrusy scents mostly, votive, tealight, little jars, wax melts, any are usable around here.


    Mixes or seasonings for the kitchen?
    I love to cook, so sure. About the only herbs I don't cook with much are rosemary, thyme, and tarragon, but anything not heavy on any of those is great.


    What is something new in your life that you wish you had more "things" for?
    other than knowledge/brainspace I wouldn't know how to answer this...patterns on ravelry?

    What are your top places to get a gift card from? amazon, joann fabrics are probably my most-used shops, penzey's spices

     

    Which holiday symbols/themes do you like the best (or least)? Such as Santas, snowflakes, reindeer, etc.
    My favorite winter visual themes are snow/ice, winter landscapes, winter plants (holly, spruce trees, etc.), animals

     

    Do you like puzzles? yes, both jigsaw type puzzles and brain teasers, especially word games.

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    Glowing amber and citrus, labdanum, verbena, cedar, and oud.

    I figured the citrus and verbena would stomp on the amber, cedar, labdanum and oud. sigh. Wanted to try it anyway, because I like the Steampunk line.


    In the imp: Citrus and something like tea.

    Wet: Lemon bathroom cleaner. The cats left the room.

    Drydown: The citrus has died down a bit and something vaguely amber-wood-resin is in the background, but it's still all about the lemon bathroom cleaner. There's also a faintly sour note -- almost oily, definitely unpleasant.

    (Husband: "It's definitely changing. Less lemon, less bathroom cleaner.")

    Verdict: Total miss, sadly. About the only thing this was good for was when one cat chased another into the bedroom, I was able to get the aggressor to turn tail immediately by putting my hand down near the floor. It's good cat repellent, I guess.



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    BPAL
    Favorite BPAL oils: Anesthesia, Die Biegerde, Morocco, Dorian, Bones of Capys, Flickering Lantern, A Thousand Thoughts, and Hopes, and Joys
    Favorite notes: Rose, French lavender, beeswax, honey, smoke, incense
    Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: I hardly ever wear non-bpal, but when I do it's Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'eau
    Least favorite notes: Lemon, verbena
    Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Angel by Thierry Mugler
    If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like?: It would be lavender with a warm woodsmoke and a hint of beeswax. The label art would be of the rooftops of Edinburgh at night with smoke coming out of the chimneys.

     

    Lifestyle
    Style/home decoration style: Sort of Scandinavian/going for a ski lodge vibe!
    Favorite decorating colors: White, taupe, with hints of navy and pink
    Things you collect: No real collections, but I can't get enough candles or gel pens
    Favorite music: The Smiths
    Least favorite music: Dance/house type stuff.
    Vegetarian/Vegan?: No/No
    Other food restrictions: Artificial sweeteners give me migraines, so I try to avoid them
    Favorite flavors: Cherry, cinnamon, bubblegum/general candy flavours
    Favorite foods/drinks: Pizza, cheese, pickled onions, marshmallows, Swedish Fish, Hot Tamales. Cider, cherry colas, cream soda, root beer, wine, gin, peat whisky
    Favorite authors/genres: I love detective noir, cozy mysteries, non-fiction books about unusual but interesting topics, cyberpunk, books about travel, some urban fantasy and I seem to like American classics. My favourite authors are James Ellroy, China Mieville, Raymond Chandler, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett.
    Least favorite authors/genres: I'm not into romance, anything especially tragic or to do with war, and as much as I want to read horror it's better that I don't!
    Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: I enjoyed Bukowski's Post Office, and I'd like to read more by him
    How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? I love old books!
    Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Sephora (because we don't have it in the UK), H&M, Topshop, Tiger, Uniqlo, Crate & Barrel
    Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Hush, Cult Beauty, Beauty Mart, ban.do, general browsing on Etsy
    Magazines you subscribe to: None
    Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: None
    Favorite movies: Delicatessen, The Darjeeling Limited, What We Do in the Shadows, Sideways
    Favorite TV show(s): Seinfeld, Curb, Parks & Rec, Frasier, Flight of the Concords, The Thick of It (so comedy, basically). Friday Night Lights, West Wing
    Hobbies/crafts done: Drawing, watercolour & acrylic painting. Running. Ashtanga yoga. I've recently started writing my own cozy mystery series.

     


    Clothing & Jewelry
    Hair type: Curly
    Skin Type: Combination
    Allergies (specifically B&B related): None
    Other things to avoid: Silicons & sulphates in hair products, ideally
    Tub, shower or both?: Tub, always
    Favorite bath & beauty products: Bath oils & body oils, face and hair masks
    Clothing Style/Fave garments: I'm all about cozy. I work from home so I wear pyjamas *a lot* and when I'm out I like to wear comfy skirts and t-shirts/jumpers, flat shoes or trainers. I love fluffy socks!
    Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: Green, taupe/brown, navy, grey
    Type(s) of jewelry worn: Necklaces, sometimes
    Ring/wrist/collar size: Ring size O, I think? But I don't really wear rings (not even my wedding ring)
    Jewelry - gold or silver? Silver
    Do you have any allergies to metal? No
    Favorite gemstones: Opal, amber, anything that's more stone than gem - if that makes sense.
    Sock/Shoe Size: UK size 6, US size 8

     


    Random Questions:
    - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 1

     

    - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere): Tokyo

     

    -Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit?: Anywhere I'd get to see wild wolves & bears, so probably Yellowstone?

     

    -Favorite City in the US/World?: In the US - New York (I've only been there & Orlando). In the world: Bologna (with Edinburgh a close second)

     

    - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age?: Younger

     

    -If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly): Thank and quietly donate

     

    - What animal do you feel like the most?: Left Shark. An actual animal...probably a domestic cat
    - Your favorite feature about yourself: I quite like my hair

     

    - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? In a village, about 20 minutes from a city

     

    -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Under $10 - some cute stickers Over $10 - a ban.do agenda, or similar big planner

     

    - How do you feel about boi witches?: I'm not sure what it means, but I'm sure I feel fine about them

     

    - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? No, I hate haggling

     

    - I like to slather my food in : Any available condiment, but if it's appropriate then ideally buffalo sauce & blue cheese sauce. Here in the UK, I put mint sauce on pretty much all meats, to everyone's horror

     

    - State fairs or carnivals? I like them (not sure if this is a choice question or a yes/no one)
    - You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? I think I'd want to be a clown as I'm terrified of them, it might be a sort of extreme exposure therapy.

    - What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? I don't know much about mythical creatures but I always thought it would be fun to be like Puck, the sprite in Midsummer Night's Dream - mischievously meddling in other people's affairs.

     

    - Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose? Notebook & pink gel pen, a few paints, a four-cheese pizza (probably a calzone, so it'll fit), a GPS watch, a sprig of lavender, some fancy bath oil, my kindle, some shells from my nearby beach, a ticket to my local comedy club, one of those classy little cans of gin & tonic.

    - Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain? I always need more containers of any sort. Decorated or plain, I don't mind.

     

    - 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? Helicopter up to Edinburgh with my husband and have pancakes at my favourite cafe. Then fly to Tuscany, where a Maserati would be waiting for us. Drive round Tuscany looking at the scenery until we arrive at Bologna at lunchtime. Have cotoletta bolognese and some good wine for lunch, then spend the afternoon wandering the streets looking in little shops etc. Go to a deli and buy some really good meats, cheeses, bread and wines, and spend the evening on a private balcony overlooking the city. So basically, I'd eat.
    - Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I do! I love the aesthetic and I've read a few stories/seen a couple of steampunk films, I'd be open to anything.

     

    - Do you have an Etsy shop? No

     

    - Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? Ideally not, I'm a bit funny about baked goods in the post

     

    - What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? This might have come across in previous questions, but I'm basically obsessed with art/pictures to do with cities or the night sky, or ideally a combination of the two. Just as an example, this is one of my favourite prints that I have, and I love Jeremy Mann's cityscapes. I also really like art/crafts depicting the moon, either realistically or more cartoony.

  17. Just a note to my Switch Witch, should you be considering my comments about the Paintbox Weenies: I think I put in my questionnaire that I don't/can't use scrubs. Would love soaps or lotions in any scent mentioned though, or even wax tarts. Or just a gift card. Not sayin anything, just sayin. hehe


  18. 10/5/17

    would any witchees be interested in NASA swag? I'm now super-close to Marshall Space Flight Center and will be visiting the space center with my kiddo pretty regularly. If so, what would you like? Clothes, a mug, magnets, a plush Snoopy wearing a flight suit?
    --Flight stuff might be fun! No mugs please, unless it's a Starbucks mug. We are trying to keep the hoard down. Magnets or a plushie would be great!

     


    does anybody like anything from Solstice Scents? I LOVE their Jack and the Devil. http://www.solsticescents.com/
    --I like Nightgown and Vanilla Estate; I'd like to try Black Leather, Red Lace, Manor, Winter Dove and Quiet Night


    10/3/17

    Witchee, would you like anything from the Trading Post Halloween update? https://blackphoenix...y/weenies-2017/

    --Not really. The newest 13 and Pumpkin Spice Snake Oil intrigue me more....

    10/1/17

    Awesome farmer's market by my house. They have a local honey stand (which also sells things made from local honey like Propolis tincture!); there's a small apothecary and she additionally makes soaps and hand-made, hand-poured scented candles; plus a guy that makes an array of BBQ and Hot Sauces. Does any of this appeal? Would you like anything from my local farmer's market?

    --yes, surprise me! I love honey, and candles, but I can't eat hot sauces anymore....

    Smolder Cosmetics? Nothing called to me there.....
    Strobe cosmetics! Um, yes!! Rhaegal (green gold eyeshadow) and Sanctuary (Forest green gold eyeshadow) both look amazing, as does Sea of Ghosts

    Hello Kitty? While I admire the whole line, I'm really not into it. I'm more of a Totoro type girl

    Farmers Market? I love local honeys, beewax candles, and I'm always looking for a set of 4 bayberry candles to burn at Christmas, it's a family thing. I like BBQ sauces, with a little heat, but sadly no hot sauces. My poor messed up internals can't really handle heat anymore....

    Twi's dried apples? Yes
    Greenwoodtree's Fudge? Yes, regular chocolate, plain or with walnuts

    Haus of Gloi? I wouldn't say no to their tiny little sample sizes of soft bubbling scrub and/or lotions; scents like Spider's Silk, Apocathary, and Cozy Sweater.

    9/30/17

    Would you like anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall Part II update? https://www.hausofgl...ween-scent-list

    9/27/17

    How do you feel about these little guys? I think they're adorable and kind of want them all, but especially the ghost and pirate ones. https://lovemomiji.c...imited-editions

    9/26/17

    Witchees, do you want anything specifically from this page? Mitts, hat, shawls, unicorn... http://iceweasel.net/switchwitch/

    What are your top three most wanted DC'd or previous LE BPALs?

    What are some things you do NOT want to receive?

    is there anything from here that you might be interested in getting a print (or pillow/make-up case/etc) of?
    http://www.blackabbeystudios.com/store

    Claire's has some super cute Halloween stuff. In the style of Haunted Mansion - black lace collars, lace and sparkle masques and the like. A few items in Dias de los Muertos style. Would you be interested in such things?

    Would you be interested in anything from Orange Thyme? https://shoporangethyme.com/ If so, which products/scents/flavors?

  19. 10/5/17

    would any witchees be interested in NASA swag? I'm now super-close to Marshall Space Flight Center and will be visiting the space center with my kiddo pretty regularly. If so, what would you like? Clothes, a mug, magnets, a plush Snoopy wearing a flight suit?: I can't think of any swag, but I love reading about stuff.

    does anybody like anything from Solstice Scents? I LOVE their Jack and the Devil. http://www.solsticescents.com/: I've never really tried anything from Solstice


    10/3/17

    Witchee, would you like anything from the Trading Post Halloween update? https://blackphoenix...y/weenies-2017/ : Not this year, too much pumpkin and that doesn't like me.

    10/1/17

    Awesome farmer's market by my house. They have a local honey stand (which also sells things made from local honey like Propolis tincture!); there's a small apothecary and she additionally makes soaps and hand-made, hand-poured scented candles; plus a guy that makes an array of BBQ and Hot Sauces. Does ny of this appeal? Would you like anything from my local farmer's market?: That sounds awesome, yes please, soaps, candles, sauces :)

    Smolder Cosmetics. Do any of their products (glitter, eye dusts etc) appeal to you? https://smoldercosmetics.com: Sorry, I don't wear make-up

    Anything from Strobe Cosmetics (http://strobecosmetics.com)?: No, sorry

    How would you feel about getting Hello Kitty stuff?: I used to love it, but these days, not so much.

    Would you like to get some favorite recipes?: Yes please :)

    Would you like anything from my shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaNut?: I like the cawl collar

    9/30/17

    Would you like anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall Part II update? https://www.hausofgl...ween-scent-list: I'ver never tried any of their stuff, but Blood Orange Marshmallow and Hex sound really good :)

    9/27/17

    How do you feel about these little guys? I think they're adorable and kind of want them all, but especially the ghost and pirate ones. https://lovemomiji.c...imited-editions: They're cute, but no thank you

    9/26/17

    Witchees, do you want anything specifically from this page? Mitts, hat, shawls, unicorn... http://iceweasel.net/switchwitch/: I love the mitts and the happy 200 shawl

    What are your top three most wanted DC'd or previous LE BPALs? Banshee Beat, Stekkjarstaur and Pink Wig Spray

    What are some things you do NOT want to receive? Itchy knitwear, sour fruit sweets ;)

    is there anything from here that you might be interested in getting a print (or pillow/make-up case/etc) of?
    http://www.blackabbeystudios.com/store: Great art: I love The Reader :)

    Claire's has some super cute Halloween stuff. In the style of Haunted Mansion - black lace collars, lace and sparkle masques and the like. A few items in Dias de los Muertos style. Would you be interested in such things?: It sounds nice, but I probably wouldn't wear it.

    Would you be interested in anything from Orange Thyme? https://shoporangethyme.com/ If so, which products/scents/flavors?: Soaps, lip balms, tints, and they all sound lovely :)


    9/25/17

    Anyone like/want calendars or dayplanners? Yes sure :)
    If you like stationery, do you like plain, colors, images, or specific DON'T LIKES? Things with cats on them, colourful, purple, pink, bats are all yes
    What about general desk stuff like cool colored paperclips and post it pads? Yes please

    Would anyone be interested in having any of Abigail Larson's artwork (either as a print or on something, like a pillow, blanket, or t-shirt)? https://society6.com/abigaillarson: I love the arts, but maybe as a card, not something bigger.

    Does anything catch your eye from Ten Thousand Villages? http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/: They have some lovely items, but I can't think of anything specific.

    Would you be into receiving hand made (crocheted, sewn, felted, chain maille, scale, or duct tape, in my case, depending on the item) dishclothes? Scarf/shawl? Hat? Bag? Anything? Colors? (Duct tape, chain maille, and scales come in colors.): Yes

    Do you collect anything from SBUX like City Mugs, City Mug ornaments, City Cards, or Bearistas? If so, which do you need/want? Or would you like a City Mug or an ornament for fun? No thanks

    anybody want homemade fudge? I can do chocolate with or without nuts, peanut butter, and butterscotch.: That would be a yes, nuts, all the nuts ;)

    do you like spicy foods? I am currently addicted to these suckers and want to send you some buffalo ridged kettle potato goodness (https://www.billygoa...shop/1lb-kicker) Lovely!

    what would you like from the Weenies updatus giganticus??? Nothing, too much pumpkin again I'm afraid.


    9/24/17

    do you collect the art cards that BPAL sends out? Any in particular that you are looking for or definitely don't need? I do! I have a Halloween one with a smiling moon one that I love, it's quite colourful. I don't know if they have more in that style, but I love most cards. I have quite a few of the man holding his head, the man dipping the lady and one with a mummy type skeleton though, oh and the seance one.

    Do you like this beautiful art, and she makes stickers and prints...SOOOO gorgeous: https://www.shannatr...om/paperprints/: Oh goodness yes, so beautiful

    Favorite animals or wild creatures or mythological creatures?: Dragons, bats, cats

    would you like any swag from the Depeche Mode concert? (pins, posters, shirts, program, dunno what they'll have!) I like their music, but no thanks :)

    Is anyone interested in the new Resistance scents that the Lab just released (Take a Knee and SN: Flor de Maga)? I support the causes massively, but am not really interested in owning the scents

    Is anyone here into zero waste, plastic free living, urban homesteading, or any simplicity/minimalism-esque lifestyles? If so, could you use any tools or equipment? None that I can think of.

    9/23/17

    Are you interested in anything from Bath & Bodyworks? Which products and scents do you like? www.bathandbodyworks.com/ Not really

    I am possibly going to a crystal / gem show tomorrow. I can't afford expensive gem stones, but...
    What kind of crystals would you like?: My favourites are rainbow moonstone, rainbow fluorite and Alexandrite :)

    Pumpkin or Zucchini bread? No thank you

    What kind of homemade cookies are your favorite? No chocolate chips, or chocolate in general, but I love nuts, seeds and oats too

    Could you use a muscle rub? (We make ours on the lunar cycle and it has menthol, wintergreen, habanero, cayenne, olive oil, st. john's wort, arnica, beeswax, calendula, and ginger. It tingles. We call it "Thunder Butter". If you have really really super sensitive skin, I would recommend against it. And don't take a hot shower or open all of your pores before using it.)L Yes that sounds lovely

    Interested in trying some of our rose petal (rose petals, sugar, everclear) or lavender vanilla bean (lavender, vanilla bean, vodka) liqueur? It sounds delightful.

    Want some honey from the bees on our property? Sure!

    Would you like some homemade jam? I have blackberry, rose petal, strawberry rhubarb, peach, and cherry.: Yup, love blackberry and cherry :)

    How about some homemade candied jalapenos with garlic cloves? I have regular and with habanero.: Nice!

    I didn't dry any apples this year but I was thinking of heading over to Green Bluff and seeing if any honeycrisps are left. I have a commercial dehydrator so let me know if you are interested in any "Apple Crips" (as voodoocatwoman calls them!) I wash, peel, core, and slice before dehydrating.: No thank you :)

    Do you need any kind of dice bag, tote, project bag, cosmetic bag, pencil bag, or whatever? I have lots of bag patterns and fabric. We make bags under the name Twinkle N Twilight.
    Or how about a couple of pillowcases? I love bags, would love a pouch for tarot cards

    9/22/17

    Would my witchee like this to warm up the fall coffee cup?? https://www.truelemo...gory-s/1871.htm: Yes!

    do you like to take baths? if so, do you like oils, salts, things that fizz, all of the above, none of the above? I love baths, no salts, but oils and fizz are yes :)

    What style/make/etc of phone do you have? What about size of tablet? Laptop? Would you like decals, skins, or cases for any of these?: I have a Sony Xperia Z2 and a 17 inch laptop and I love decals, skins and cases :)

    9/21/17

    See's Candy. My absolute favorite. They have special Halloween candy..any of these pique your interest?? Cinnamon Apple Scotch Mallows, Pumpkin spice truffles, pumpkinspice lollypops, caramel apple lollypops, or any other of their chocolates, etc?: Yes, yes and yes please :)

    Are any witchees into coloring books? I love them, but I don't have pencels, markers or anything I can use with my painful hands, I bought pencils, but they require too much pressure

    Witchees, is there anything that catches your eye at Animi Causa (https://www.animicausa.com/shop/)?: Zesty and Zip -Eat

    If I were to find an adorable autumnal/Halloween-y dish/flatware/etc. design, how many settings would be needed in your household?: That woulfd be lovely :)


    9/20/17

    Do you like Broadway shows/music? If so what are some of your favorites and/or ones that you hope to see or listen to eventually? Would you like merch from your favorite shows or CDs from shows you want to listen to? No thank you

    I'm heading to NYCC in October! Is there anything I can get my Witchee while I'm there?: I don't really know, sorry

    I'm going to Edmonton Expo this weekend (It's Edmonton's version of comic con). Would a witchee like anything from there?: Again, I'm sorry, I don't know

    Anything catch your eye from this site (globalgirlfriend.com)?: They have lots of nice things.I love all the eco bags and the ric rac pouch and the artist studio and purple haze scarves :)

    Do you have any favorite, lesser-known stores? Especially ones that sell hand-crafted or independently made items.: Not really

    Imagine you're going to the most gigantic art & craft show imaginable, and money is no object - what kind of things would you gravitate towards and probably spend money on? Include as specific as you want to get!: Watercolour pens, gel pens, all the colours

    9/19/17

    Are you interested in anything from Think Geek? http://www.thinkgeek.com Not right now

    Do you have something you wish you put on your original questionnaire/forgot to put/would like to add on to? I don't thing so

    Any additional misc. information about yourself you want your Witch to know? (I think this was on the survey, but again if there's something that you forgot...) I can't wear hats, or tight necklaces and bracelets, due to my brain malformation.

    If you could decorate your house (or one room) in any one theme, what would it be? Your answer can be as simple ("Star Wars" or "Baroque" or "Modern"), or complicated or a combination (e.g. Victorian Gothic) as you feel best fits.: Bohemian, nice and colourful

    Aprons: Do you wear them, do you want one? Utility, decorative, cooking or crafting? I don't wear them

    BTW, would my witchee be interested in something like this? (photo of black and white striped knitted doll) No thank you

    9/18/17

    It seems like there's a question about socks on the questionnaire, but I don't think it got down to this level: Do you wear them? Any particular style (crew length, knee high, anklet, boot, etc.) or fiber (wool, cotton, bamboo anything but wool, etc.) preference?: I only wear very loose socks from very soft materials

    Would you be open to previously-loved books? Yes

    What about partial-full bottles of BPAL or BPTP? Yes

    So what are your favorite fandoms? I don't really have any

    9/17/17

    I'm in France at the moment, is there anything here you might like? I'm in Provence, the land of lavender, so if you like that flower in particular just say so!: dried lavender, herbs

    are you into divination? What kind(s) do you currently do? Do you want more books and/or tools for that type (e.g. new tarot cards, new runes)? Is there a new type of #divination you've been meaning to try, and if so, are you looking for the tool, a book on the subject, or both?: I love tarots, pendulums. I don't have a proper pendulum right now. I was trying to find one in made of one of my favourite gems, rainbow moonstone, rainbow fluorite or Alexandrite

    World my Witchee be interested in a Tarot or Astrology reading done personally?: I do my own readings

    Does my Witchee need any magical supplies?: No thank you :)

    Would you be interested in any of the seasonal (or regular) soaps from Cellar Door Soap (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com)?: the soaps look lovely

    9/16/17

    Favorite gemstones?: rainbow moonstone, rainbow fluorite and Alexandrite

    If you enjoy jewelry do you like discrete and elegant, flashy and gaudy, small and light, or large and chunky?: Not too heavy, long necklaces, silver colours, colourful gems

    Any love of pirates or SCA? Not really

    Is there anything you would like from Disney World?: No thanks

    Are you a Potterhead? If so, to which house do you belong?: Huffelpuff

    How do you feel about chokers?: I love them, but I can't wear them

    9/15/17

    Here's a few questions from me: Would you like some Halloween or other themed decor in the form of a banner, something like this http://www.etsy.com/...n-decor-vintage? If so, would you prefer a traditional style or a vertical door type?: They're really nice, but I don't have room.

    Do you live near a Trader Joe's? If not, are you interested in trying any of the numerous Pumpkin goodies they come out with this time every year? : Pumpkin spice nuts?

    Do you like to cook and/or bake? Could you use any specific ingredients (spices, oils, salts, extracts, etc.) or kitchen utensils/gadgets?: I love baking, but I don't have a proper wisk, zester or pastry brush, or spatula.

    I'm at Ocean City MD for bike week......would a witches want anything from here? Bike or beach related?? No thanks

    What is 1 thing you would love to see in your final box? Can be ANYTHING - your choice.: Something sweet ;)

    Who would love some USPS eclipse stamps? Sure


    9/14/17

    Do any of you potential Witchees have any kitties, puppers, or youngling humans you want spoiled in your packages? What treats or toys do they like?:I have 5 kitties and they love their cat nip and toys :)

    Is there any interest in any of the fragrance oils from the Nocturne Alchemy Weenies update?: I haven't seen the update, but I would love a nice cherry scent, that doesn't have chocolate

    Is there anything you want from the trading post (or trading post etsy) that is available to order right now? (Fatherhood, Puppers, normal GC things): Like Father, Like Daughter sounds lovely

    9/13/17

    Are you a gamer? If so, what games are you currently playing and is there any merch for that game you'd love to have?-
    If you are a gamer do you have a steam/gamestop/amazon wishlist?: Not really

    How do you feel about the following scarf options (assuming you're into scarves)?


    Like beer? What styles most appeal to you? No to beer

    Like booze? What kinds?: Yes to liquers

    Like Wine? What kinds?: No to wine

    Would you be interested in a set of hand-made hair falls? It's something I do for fun and I can make any length and do an array of colors!: No thank you

    For those who watch certain movies every year for Halloween, what are those movies, whether horror or not? Any favorite horror movies that aren't necessarily on the annual-viewing list? How do you feel about fan-made merch for these movies?: Gothic horror, like Crimson Peak and I love Hocus Pocus and Trick 'r Treat

    9/12/17

    Here's a great local soapmaker I love--y'all see anything you would like? https://littleseedfarm.com/: Patchouli deodorant cream!

    What are your favorite/preferred Halloween/autumn icons/images? Any to specifically stay away from?: I don't really dress up

    Do you eat candy, and if so would Halloween candy be welcome? Specialty candy from local or unusual sources? Chocolate? Yes to candy, no to most chocolate

    Do you want Fidget spinners, desk toys, or other frivolous things that you look at and decide you don't need enough to spend $ on but would make you happy to have?: I like fidget spinners and other toys like that.

    Any zentangle lovers, people who would like to try it, or would you want a piece of someone else's zentangle art?: Not really

    Any love of hair toys, clips, ribbons, fascinators, mini hats, etc?: Unfortunately no, I can no longer wear things in my hair or on my head.

    What local goodies may be of interest? Local Honey, jams,candy? Local jams and candy

    Are you interested in any prescription services like serial magazines, Birch box, ipsy?: A Korean Beauty box, or Japanese candy box would be cool.

    Would you like funky Halloweenie costume makeup like Gothic eyelashes, nail effects, black lipstick, etc.?: I don't use make-up

    How do you like to listen to music? CD, 8 track tape, mix tape, Pandora or Spotify, I-tunes?: I mostly listen to cd's or radio

    Do you prefer reading on Kindle or actual book? What kind of books do you like? Would you like to be surprised with a scary, classic, horror book?: I own a Kindle and I love fantasy books. Yes I would like to be surprised.

    Candles, Incense, or wax tarts? Do you have favorite brands or Weenies scents for the home? Would you like to receive a wax tarts burner, incense burner, essential oils diffuser, or Halloweenie themed candle holders?: I love tarts and incense and essential oils. I own several tart burners, but a new incense holder would be nice.

    Witchee: are you interested in crafting materials?: Yes :) Especially beautiful pieces or paper and coloured markers and water colour pens etc, sharpies too.



    9/11/17

    I'm in Japan, is there anything specific from here you would want?: A plush Maneki Neko

    How do you feel about nail wraps?: I don't use them

    if you were to receive something hand knit, what type of item would you like? hat, cowl, handwarmers, etc. and what color(s)?
    - would you use knitted washcloths? a scarf? Are you allergic or sensitive to any fibers? I'm extremely sensitive to itchy fibers, no hats, but yes to hand warmers or cowls.

    If you could be ANY character from a film, TV show or book, who would it be and why?: Mrs Pollifax :)

    If you could hop into a time machine and travel anywhere/anytime, where would it be and why? Victorian London, just to see what it was like there then.

    If you could invite 3 famous people to a BPAL meet and sniff, who would invite?: Helena Bonham Carter, Juliet Marillier and Guillermo del Toro

    Do you like and/or want anything from Elements and Artifacts? You can be vague like "yes" or "no" or name specific past pieces you coveted or current ones you love, whatever works best. :): I love the moon and mandala designs

    Would you like something hand sewn by your Witch? A dress, shirt, skirt, infinity scarf, something else?: A scarf or infinity scarf would be nice

    Anyone want any kind of costuming accessories or makeup or odds and ends?: No thanks

    9/10/17

    Are there any hobbies or crafts you've been thinking of trying, but haven't had the chance yet?: Nothing yet.

    Would you want to receive a custom spell kit or magical tea? If so, what purpose would you want it to be for?: That sounds interesting, creating harmony.

    Do you like poetry?: Yes

    Anyone like handmade critters, stuffed animals, or custom repaints? Not really

    Would you enjoy any designer/specialty yarn for your own craftyness? No thank you

    Would anyone like a donation made in their name to a cause or charity?: No that's okay

    Please provide wishes from the last two updates?: Do you Like Clowns and Like Father, Like Daughter



    9/9/17

    Would you be interested in things from Future Primitive? (http://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk/) Whipped soaps are lovely

    Are there any UK things you'd like to get? I'm in the UK, so I can shop around myself :)

    Are you into podcasts? If so, what are your favorites? Would you like any merch related to any of them?: No not really

    Would you like something from Nui Cobalt Designs (https://nuicobaltdesigns.com/)?: I can't think of anything

    Or maybe some of Christina's lovely Halloween candles at Sihaya & Co. (https://www.sihayaan...lection-candles)?: Yes!

    ILNP? Who would love one of their awesome holos like MEGA or one of their amazing chromes? http://www.ilnp.com/: No thanks

    9/8/17

    Do you enjoy stationery? I'm thinking cute/quality notebooks, washi tape, stickers, fun pens etc.: Yes I do

    Are you interested in anything from Cocoa Pink? Sugar Scrubs and whipped soaps
    - Or Haus of Gloi?

    Would you be interested in a Halloween wreath?; Sure :)

    Have you seen this: https://www.bustle.c...llection-80733? (Lush Halloween collection.) And what would you like?: Kitty bubble bar!!

    9/7/17

    Are you interested in anything from the Moonalisa Halloween update? I haven't checked yet, but I would love to try some Moonalisa, no pumpkin scents for me though.

    What are your coffee and/or tea preferences?
    - Coffee: whole beans or ground? Beans or ground
    - Flavor and roast preferences? Chocolate, nutty, low acidity
    - Tea: black, green, herbal, flavors? Black and green
    - Loose leaf or tea bags? Loose and bags
    - Anything specific you don't like? I don't like sour tasting teas, like rooibos
    - Are you in need of any gadgetry? Yes! A tea strainer would be lovely, or a tea egg or something like that :)

    9/6/17

    How would you feel about receiving a hand-painted container for your bpal and/or other treasures?
    - would you want a big wood box (~50 bottles), a small wood box (~20 bottles) or a tin for carrying imps around?: No thank you. A former Witch once made me a gorgeous box that I still have.

    Who is into K-Beauty (Korean beauty products like sheet masks)
    - What are your faves if you are?
    - If you aren't would you like to try something?: I love K-Beauty skin care products, sheet masks, cremes, essences. I have dry and sensitive skin in winter.

    What are some NEW things you've gotten interested in this year? Could be anything, from a new hobby, new genre of book, new healthy way of living, new fav brand of whatever... I'm still looking to find a new hobby.

    9/5/17

    What are your feelings about Scooby Doo?: Like, don't love.

    How do you feel about indie makeup (read: loose eyeshadow, blush, highlighter)?: I don't wear make-up

    I drink this stuff almost everyday would anyone else be interested in trying it out? https://www.criobru.com/: They sounds lovely

    9/4/17

    Would you like one of the Halloween Teeturtle shirts?: No thanks, though I love the prints

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    10/6/17 My arm measurements: knuckles 3 inches across and 6 inches around, wrist 5 inches around; "fattest" part of forearm 9 +1/4 inches across; at mid forearm something like 7.5 inches...

    ???Wonder-Woman bracelets??? :tongue:

    10/5/17

    would any witchees be interested in NASA swag? Magnets, mugs, pens, notepads, etc. with the NASA logo would be really cool.

    does anybody like anything from Solstice Scents? http://www.solsticescents.com/ I love just about anything from Solstice. I especially like the whipped soap. My favorite scents are Cellar, Snowshoe Pass, and Estate Carnation. I would like to try Witches Cottage whipped soap...

    I'm less fond of the burnishing glaze, it's too oily and is messy
    : /

    10/3/17

    Witchee, would you like anything from the Trading Post Halloween update? https://blackphoenix...y/weenies-2017/ I'll update my on forum wishlist!

    10/1/17

    Awesome farmer's market by my house. They have a local honey stand (which also sells things made from local honey like Propolis tincture!); there's a small apothecary and she additionally makes soaps and hand-made, hand-poured scented candles; plus a guy that makes an array of BBQ and Hot Sauces. Does ny of this appeal? Would you like anything from my local farmer's market?
    Surprise me. I avoid bar soap but anything else would be lovingly sampled.

    Smolder Cosmetics. Do any of their products (glitter, eye dusts etc) appeal to you? https://smoldercosmetics.com see below answer re: strobe cosmetics

    Anything from Strobe Cosmetics (http://strobecosmetics.com)? I would probably enjoy samples but I prefer MAC makeup and I'd probably never use all I own, it's a serious hoarding situation to be honest. We're talking in excess of 250 lipsticks alone...

    How would you feel about getting Hello Kitty stuff? Love it!

    Would you like to get some favorite recipes? I am a disaster as a baker but I love to look at recipes anyway.

    Would you like anything from my shop? https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaNut?

    I like the scarf with florals.

    9/30/17

    Would you like anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall Part II update? https://www.hausofgl...ween-scent-list

    Surprise me. I would love to be enabled. Their whipped soap looks decadent.

    9/27/17

    How do you feel about these little guys? I think they're adorable and kind of want them all, but especially the ghost and pirate ones. https://lovemomiji.c...imited-editions

    9/26/17

    Witchees, do you want anything specifically from this page? Mitts, hat, shawls, unicorn... http://iceweasel.net/switchwitch/
    I need time to explore the page so I will update later.

  20. The thread has gotten pretty overwhelming, so I'm going to put Q's you've asked directly ( or Q's I think you might want to know the answer to) in this blog entry for your convenience.

    Witchees, do you want anything specifically from this page? Mitts, hat, shawls, unicorn... http://iceweasel.net/switchwitch/

     

    The Unicorns are ADORABLE but I don't need any more stuffed animals, really.

     

    otherwise, the fingerless gloves all look lovely, and I could use some for work(the office is ALWAYS freezing).
    Color/design wise, the "SFO Sky" mitts caught my eye.

     

     

     

    - What are your top three most wanted DC'd or previous LE BPALs?

     

    Goodness, this is hard. I think...

     

    The Last Unicorn
    Tiki King
    ?? Maybe De Sade?

     

    This is hard for me because at this point I've gotten most of my holy grails (Glowing Vulva) and the really expensive DC/LE's don't appeal to me. I went on a BPAL hiatus for 5 years and I'm not really interested in tracking down all of the stuff I missed. I'm open to trying new things, but I'm not super crazy about tracking down much older stuff.

    I've always wanted to try the Clockwork Couture scents (Male and Female).

    I'd also LOVE to try the "Burning Books SN" that was released recently. But it was super limited I think, so it's probably hard to track. Still, those might give you ideas on what I like.

    But, more than that, I now know that I absolutely need to get more Dorian, from like... two years ago.
    I'm not sure if you're aware of the kerfluffle with Dorian. It went out of stock last year and just recently has come back. I have half of a very old bottle (12 years!) and while it's AMAZING, it's not quite the Dorian I remember. Right when it went OOS last year I wanted to buy a fresher bottle.

    When it came back recently, I snagged a bottle but..it's not the same...at all. it's a lovely scent, but it's not Dorian.

    On the other hand, a friend of mine has a bottle from about two years ago, and THAT is the scent I remember. So now...I'm on the hunt for Dorian from around 2012-2015.

     


    - What are some things you do NOT want to receive?

     

    Hm. I'm not opposed to much. Nothing edible that's not gluten free.
    Things without a purpose (trinkets, etc). Trying REALLY hard to de-clutter.
    Jewelry/Clothing/Home Decor/ in the colors of yellow/pink/orange.

     


    - what would you like from the Weenies updatus giganticus???
    Surprisingly, there's only a few I feel really strongly about and really think I want, but quite a few that I'm very curious about and would really like to sniff and get a decant of. There's only one or two I'm really interested in a bottle of. I attached a text document so it doesn't clutter up the email too much.
    I feel really bad about how long that is; please don't think I want or expect all of that. If you are able to get "sniffies" or half decants of anything, I am more than ok with that!


    The ones I MIGHT be interested in a blind bottle of would be "Violent Gesticulations" ( for the scent description and the title) and " Chiroptophobia (Fear of Bats) "

    I bought a decant of the Dead Leaves and Black Musk HG from the Trading Post, but there's (kind of thankfully) not much from the BPTP Halloween Update that I think I'm interested in.

    Re: Scrivener and Writing Software, I can technically use Mac and PC, and I use Scrivener on both. I have a MacBook for work and I keep Scrivener on it in case I have a sudden fit of inspiration at work.
    But all of my personal systems are PCs so it's probably safer to get me software for those.


    Re: are you planning on moving any time soon, say within the next year? I've been wanting to move out to the Pacific NW for years now, and I'm currently trying to find a new job, and would be open to moving out to the PNW. This is part of my personal push to be more productive; I'm trying to find a new job AND finish a novel.

    But that being said, realistically? I don't know if I'll be moving within the next year. So let's say that answer is a "probably not moving in the next year". (I guess I could win the lotto, which would have a greater chance of happening than me finding the perfect job and moving out there in the next year).

    does anybody like anything from Solstice Scents? I LOVE their Jack and the Devil. http://www.solsticescents.com/

    I've tried some of their scents before,as freebies from other trades and sales. I'm really interested in the "burnished glace", in any autumn scents you think I might like, based on my preferred scent notes.

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