Here are the answers to questions asked in the Switch Witch Thread!
Baked Goods? Yay! Though warning that being in Hawaii, things can melt. I don't mind getting a misshapen mess of delicious food, but you better wrap it really good!
Recipes? I love recipes handwritten or in books! My hubby turned lactose intolerant recently, so any easy dairy-free recipes would be awesome. (esp for desserts that use things like heavy cream...)
If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW. What would you order? I'd probably order a bottle of White Choco Mango Buttercream, Harigata II, and Dancing Koi (which I think I may do soon actually)... and maybe the LE Virgina Imp Case.
What level of nudity are you fine with on items? I'm cool with it all...
Would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale?As long as it's clean and you think it's awesome then I'm sure I'll find it awesome too!
Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out?
I've never really tried anything out of the ordinary, but I'm totally open to it (seasoning or sauces). I love spicy stuff!
Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk?
I don't drink A LOT of tea/coffee, so I'd be most interested in unique kinds (ex: i have a chocolate tea and it was totally fun!). And I can do loose leaf, bags, beans, or grinded.
Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?)
stroopwafels? lol I have no idea..
Would you rather have HUGE list of things to try (as in my repressed imp orders) or just a highlight list? definately a long list. That way there's a better chance that I have SOMETHING from the list
Mix CDs? If you have some cool music that fits my interest, then sure (which my likes are in my Q-airre)
How do folks feel about little e-goodies? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) I think that's super sweet and cool! (well, contact in general I think is awesome... i'm at home a lot lol)
Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? I've never had them, but people RAVE about it all the time, so I'd love to try! (but wrap carefully, the heat here may melt them).
Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? No thanks, me and the classics never really bonded...
So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? well I don't have an e-reader so I'd rather not. BUT I wouldn't mind audiobooks!
candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? both. Scents I like for the home - linens, windy breeze type scents, lavender, vanilla, foody, hydrangea, sage, lilac. I also like incense too!
Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random?
Drive Away - All American Rejects
Hey Jude - Across the Universe Soundtrack
Hero/Heroine - Boys like Girls
Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap
Celtic Harp & Pan Flute - Nature's Relaxing Sounds
Be My Muse - Amplifico
Dance Hall Drug - Boys Like Girls
Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base
Unravel Me - Cori Yarckin
Square One - Cold Play
Ofelia- Pan's Labyrinth Soundtrack
D.A.N.C.E - Justice
City Girl - Tegan and Sara
Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I don't need anything for bottles... but I wouldn't mind an imp box that could keep them all upright. As for how it would look... I like alice in wonderland themes (the images drawn by John Tenniel).
Do you have any blogs you regularly read?
-Notcot Blog
-Wicked Halo
-Zoetica's Blog - Bio Requiem
-Audrey Kawasaki's Blog
-Don't Panic Magazine Online
-Woot- Shirts Ok, not really a blog, but I check it like everyday... lol
-Cool Infographics Blog(i have a slew of infographic blogs I like, so here's one)
And lastly... surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours?
Well, first is to wake up to my hubby making me some brown sugar-filled fried dough, and variation with honey and blueberries inside. Then out kayaking to lil inlet where I can go snorkeling, play, and relax in the the secluded area. And set up a mini grill to have a BBQ on the beach for lunch! Then go home to relax while getting a massage.... then off to Alan Wong's for a 7-course tasting menu dinner with wine pairings! ---deeellliiccciiiooouuussss---
Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? Well I think I would like it, but have yet to try it lol. There are a bunch of birds outside my house, so I think I'd have to do it inside. So I think some herbs or cherry tomato plants would be fun I think
Favorite artists or specific paintings?
Audrey Kawasaki, Vania Zouravliov, Mucha, Mark Ryden, and more that I can't think of off the top of my head..
One of my fav pieces is "The Birth of Venus" by Alexandre Cabanel
And I love old nude photos (kinda like many of the lupers artwork)
Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like mixed drinks (mai tais, mojitos, kamikaze) and booze-infused foods (esp. cupcakes based on the "irish carbomb" drink). But as for straight booze, I'll pass.
Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? I do like me some steampunk-eqse things.
Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Probably Pirates or Ninjas.
Do you like those little crocheted amurigami? If so, who needs to be emulated as one? I do like them, knit, AND felt stuffies! (the bigger the better, but I know knitting/crochet take a long time). I'd like me, my hubby, and pups to be turned into cute lil characters! <--hmm, sometimes I'm embarrassed for myself lol
Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors.
I like snap clips, alligator clips, barrettes, and pieces on combs. I like huge fascinators in pale neutral colors, feather pieces, and kanzashi in any color!
Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? Just one pair of regular ear piercings, (actually, there are two, but i think the second set is on the verge of closing...). I wouldn't mind getting another pair of the types that are in my etsy list (ex: lil silly earrings that are plates with mini foods on them.. lol)
Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I like plain, mixed chocolate (some melty, some chunky! or some reg and some white), but would pass on nuts and fruits. I wouldn't mind trying some weird ones if they're yummy
For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? How do you feel about shimmer? I like very light pinks, light goldeny brown, and all very sheer! I have one that's light pink but more of a purple-hue rather than a red-hue and I love it! I had a childhood memory recently missing the flavored/scented cheapie lip glosses that shimmered at the drug store that I bought in middle school...
Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. I have a few recipes that mention vanilla beans so I'd definitely be into that... and I wouldn't mind trying other things too!
What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? I guess I don't have a FAVORITE animal. I like anatomically correct bee and cicada imagrey where you're looking down at it with the wings open.
I like a lot of stuffie animals.. whatever is squishy and cute like rabbits, elephants, giraffes, lil piggies, platypus, royal antelope calf!
If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? MB: Underpants, Spooky, Boo, Cake Smash, Strawberry Moon,
DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? Both are cool. Though I don't really have movies I'm looking to get atm
Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?)
I've never had cool socks, but I think it'd be awesome! Thinner material and slightly under knee-high or thigh high. I also like stirrup and cuffed styles.... The sock garters are pretty awesome too!
Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? either is fine
Do you like pirate-related things? I like sexy pirate women... chocolate coins.. i don't know! lol
A question dear witch o' mine: Is that email an address where I can email you back? I have lots of things to tell you! the e-mail you got is totally open to ya!
Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I'm pretty good on soaps. (though usually I use LUSH)
What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? I like art... yeaa.. it's hard to say lol
Would you like caffeinated lollipops? http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated? enter 'sxswhangover' at checkout for 40% off That sounds fun and useful if I'm out and tired! lol
Copied CD's or DVD's? I have no qualms about it
Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? 18x18 square, bolster, or neck pillows. I like grays, whites, reds together. OR rich blues, golds, whites together.
purses? bags? What style/colors? i don't need any purses >_< but I do like soft flexible tote bags with long handles that I can wear on my shoulder for the farmer's market or whatever (i don't ilke the thick canvas ones.. too rough).
Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? i don't know.. sure? lol
Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deodorant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I've never tried anything from there, but I'm open to it!
Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I think I'm good atm.
Do you like poetry? I like it, but don't read or collect it at all.
What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? foodie or clean linens, sage, lilacs.
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I like them alright, but don't read or collect any. I like lil online comics that make me laugh or are nerdy. Or comics that are loved for their extra-awesome drawing style and quality of lines...
How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles?I rarely wear it b/c it always chips and cracks within days... and often gets dents and smooshed even before it dries! So I'm pretty set on it, but I do need that pale nail-bed-color used when doing french manicure. It's pretty easy for me and looks like my nails but better with a bit o topcoat on top lol.
Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I do have a few peeps that I play D&D . I'm a mac-user that gets into tiffs with my pc-devoted SO. I love playing video games, but am not so skilled... so i leave the boy to play the harder RPG games, and I'll play things like epic mickey or LBP lol. LOVE Futurama, and would love things related to that
Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse well better to say that I wouldn't enjoy velvet... it really depends on what it's for.. but lightweight... or linens I LOVE LINEN.. (and bamboo would be nice too!)
Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? YES! Minamoto no Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider, Enlightenment of the Courtesan Jigokudayu, Schmendrick, and I'm super excited with the rpg teaser stuff that is hopefully coming out soon!
Is there any kitchen gadgets or goods or what not that you need/want? I like cute regular and mini size cupcake liners. Also would love to have a teapot that I can microwave (which I mentioned as my over 10$ item)
If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? I would be a lil weirded out with a cleaning or babysitting "coupon", but I would LOOOVVVEEE a coffee or other hang-out if my witch was local!
What three things are you craving right now? Sleep, chocolate, and home-cooked meals! lol
paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I like fun paper cards that I can send to people (bday, thank you, and/or holidays).
What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) I haven't been searching for a while so I'm not really sure... maybe cake smash? or other delicious foody or other sexy scents!
Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? yea! that'd be sweet and adorable
Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) not really.. i think I'm ok at the moment
What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? wine is fun! I like reds... but am not very versed in them. Dessert wines are fun too yum!
Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) I wouldn't mind, I've never tried anything from there yet.
If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like?
Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? Socks and arm warmers would be super awesome! I would want a kitty/bunny hat, but it is pretty warm where I live.. And I would really love a knitted animal! tee hee
Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I love original cadbury eggs, or even a chocolate/caramel kinds. I don't like Peeps!
What scent "got away"? Anything you liked but swapped for something else and once in a while get all "I wish I hadn't done that" about it? Well I didn't LET it get away, but a bottle of my Underpants broke when I moved... it was such a HUGE loss
So Witchees, do you enjoy pre-1970 movies? If so, who are your favorite actors/actresses? Not reeeaalllyy... except for the original Journey to the Center of the Earth! lol
Would you be squicked if I made you something with a kiss print that was made with my actual lips? I wouldn't mind, sounds interesting
What is the coolest thing you have recently bought or been given that wouldn't exceed the price cap? ribbon for lei-making and pieces of any color/pattern fabric for kanzashi making (any pieces around 10"x10"). The store has limited selection of each, so I'm always happy when I can find some! (the one I can never seem to find is 40yds of yellow gold or orange ric rac ribbon)
Do people like Roller Derby? If so, would you want anything from that sport? Like memorabilia or anything? it's pretty cool, but it's not really for me....
Clowns - boooo or yay (love em or hate em?)? they are totally skeevy and pedophile-esque, which I'm usually ok with. Though if a painted-up clown is walking toward me I'll look away and feel --dare I admit-- scared. EEK.
Minion Things I would want...
-from MeiLin - both the slow cooker & garlic cookbooks
-from nekogrrl - I love crafting, so I wouldn't mind having some imp/bottle-sized boxes.
-from greenwoodtree - I would LOVE an astrological/birth chart/etc reading lol
-catseyes - tim tams
Switch Witch Questionnaire - Spring 2011
Basic Info
Pets:
Mado- 5lb maltese- about 1.5 years old- he’s SUPER laid back and loves to cuddle and follow me around. He can never bite hard enough to squeak things, so he tends to chew on rawhide or play with crinkle-toys, but despite his weak bite he’s incredibly tough (aka not noticing red ants biting and crawling all over his face and nose).
Paku- about 5lb black pom/pap mix- almost 7months old- he’s a hyper breed and love to run around (and under) things, and while he tries to be a good dog his ADD kinda takes over most of the time…. But he’s too adorable to ever stay mad at.
Here's a pic of them both
Children: nope!
Religious orientation: maybe agnostic? But I do connect with Hindu, Buddhist, Wiccan beliefs… So I guess I would say I’m ‘spiritual’ rather than religious: I like the chakra system in relation to reaching enlightenment, birth charts, meditating, and nature.
Favorite Holiday: I don’t really have a FAV holiday, but I suppose x-mas because I tend to be able to get with family and that’s always awesome!
Occupation/Major in school: I guess I’m a housewife trying to be an artist thing? Lol
Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): me, hubby and 2 pets
Livejournal/Blog/Website: Not sure if it’s even applicable, but here’s my flickr
BPAL
Favorite BPAL oils:
Agape
Lick It Lick You Mean It
Candy Butcher
White Chocolate & Sugared Violets
Miller V. California
Red Tide
Favorite notes:
cream, vanilla, light leather, chocolate, linen, honey, foody scents, ripe berries, green fresh apples
Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: I don’t really use anything else LOL
Least favorite notes: I don’t like metallics, ginger, heavy booze, patchouli, grapefruits, blood, anise, red musks, and strong florals, some foody scents end up smelling awful on me (pumpkin notes especially )
Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: For the most part I don’t enjoy the “perfumeyness” that normal perfumes at the mall, etc have… I always get a headache going through that section of a store!
If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? hMmMm I think a creamy spiced honey and/or vanilla! I don’t need anything heady or complicated, but rather a sexy-spicey warm skin scent. YUM As for label art, a nude wearing a sexy black rabbit mask. (I should draw that! lol)
Clothing & Jewelry
Hair type: dark brown medium length that is kinda dry. (I’m trying to grow it out atm, but I swear it grows extra slow…)
Skin Type: um… a light tan with combination skin.
Allergies (specifically B&B related): mangos (my hubby is allergic)
Other things to avoid: none I can think of atm
Tub, shower or both? both
Favorite bath & beauty products: Surprisingly when it comes to the shower I do enjoy scents that I would hate in a perfume like lavender and lemongrass. (and I like ‘em strong!) I enjoy a lot of things from LUSH. (my top being:
-Jasmine & Henna Fluff Eaze : it makes my hair SOOPER soft and luxurious
- Ceridwen’s Cauldron Bath Melt
- Fizzbanger and Ickle Baby Bot Bath Bombs)
When I do indulge in baths, I love BUBBLES! Anything that gives me an insane amount of bubbles would make me giggle with happiness after a not so great day.
I also like fake eyelashes (natural or fun looking)and high pigment eye shadows!
Clothing Style/Fave garments: Most of the time I wear leggings with some kind of long shirt or short dress. I am also totally in love with rompers, sundresses and maxi dresses. Light-material sun hats are totally fun too!
Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: black and blue. Mostly dark colors, but it’s always fun to have something bright every now and again, especially when its hot out.
Type(s) of jewelry worn:
I usually wear a necklace of some sort and a pair of simple pearls in my ears. But my fun earrings are always dangly. And then I do enjoy wearing kanzashi in my hair too
I don’t wear bracelets most of the time since my wrists are small… And I tend to not wear rings except for my for go-to pieces, because they always tend to annoy me as the day progresses lol.
Ring/wrist/collar size: ring finger is size 6 (not sure about the other fingers…), my wrist is 6 inches around, if collar size means shirt size then I’m a medium.
Jewelry - gold or silver? I prefer gold, but I actually like both
Do you have any allergies to metal? nope
Favorite gemstones: gold stone (both classic red and blue) and tourmaline (which is one that helps me meditate actually). But I enjoy lots of colors, so if they’re shiny then I tend to like it!.
Sock/Shoe Size: shoe size is women’s 9 (US)
Lifestyle
Style/home decoration style: dark woods and neutral other colors. I like bright flowers to bring some life to the room. I also decorate the place with driftwood that I have collected in the past.
Favorite decorating colors: rich dark browns and bright fresh greens together. Or regal purple with light cool grays.
Things you collect: DRIFTWOOD! They are just so smooth and beautiful in all their forms, BPAL (duh), kanzashi, sliced wood rounds (to paint on), handpicked sea glass (I have maybe one jar amount that I collected on vaca once, but I’d love to have more), fun Wii or PS3 games.
Favorite music: I’m really ignorant when it comes to music and tend to just grab onto things I like from others’ collections. But I suppose I tend to like mid 90’s pop (Ace of Base! yes I’m weird), Disney (what?! It’s fun and easy to sing along to and reminds me of fun childhood memories!) and then things like BOND, Octopus Project, Tegan and Sara, etc.
Least favorite music: not really into country, hard rock, rap, metal, you get the idea, nor do I go for plain classical music.. lol
Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) nope, I loves the meat! But I have veggie and vegan friends, so I’m not opposed to anything in that category either!
Other food restrictions: well once again no mangoes (hubby is allergic), and then I don’t like licorice, wintergreen and spearmint, taffy, peeps, cherries, onion, strong cheeses, olives… yea I think most of this list doesn’t really apply lol. I tend to enjoy more soft things rather than hard or crunchy things (yea I’m totally weird… ex: I can’t bite into an apple, I hate the feeling! I have to cut up apples first.. lol)
Favorite flavors: white chocolate, peppermint, milk chocolate, raspberry, honey, vanilla, key lime, cheesecake, cookie dough
Favorite foods/drinks: STROOPWAFELS (even though I can’t find them here.. ugh), kimchii and most Korean foods, and … I don’t know… plum liqueur?
Favorite authors/genres: I like humorous odd historical/cultural/creepy/erotic books that teach me somewhat useless knowledge lol, historical fiction, cookbooks, craft/art books , and some interesting spiritual books. Ex:
Stiff: the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
The Dirt on Clean by Katherine Ashenburg
Myths & Symbols of Vedic Astrology by Bepin Behari
Art & Physics: parallel Visions in Space, Time, and Light
Least favorite authors/genres: I don’t read romance, fantasy, political.
Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet:
The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell by Mark Kurlansky
Packing for Mars by Mary Roach
Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Vistors to the 14th Century by IanMortimer
Moloka’I by Alan Brennert
Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook by Liz Palika
The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life Volume 2 (or Vol. 1) by Drunvalo Melchizedek (really weird… but interesting nonetheless)
Some kind of good bread machine recipe book for 1lb bread machine
How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Totally cool with it
Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Q-pot, Betsy Johnson, LUSH, Sephora, Gamestop, pet stores, Max Brenner's Chocolate Restaurant
Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): LUSHUSA.com, Amazon.com, Some etsy stores, Gamestop, BPAL, bittersweetsny.com and Agent Provocateur for window shopping
Magazines you subscribe to: none
Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: Scientific American, Discover, Science Illustrated, Real Simple, any recipe magazine (I prefer desserts, but I think I need to graduate to big-girl dinner recipes lol)
Favorite movies: While I get excited about new movies and such… the ones that give me most comfort while I’m painting are animated films (Disney, etc), and action/comedies from like 1992-1996. (what can I say… things that remind me of my younger years are so fun even if my hubby hates it). I also like supernatural thrillers and science/nature documentaries.
Favorite TV show(s): I like all the CSI’s, Law & Orders, Top Chef, Kitchen Nightmares, Simpsons, Modern Family, Fringe, Futurama, etc…
I used to watch anime too, but don’t watch it much anymore.
Hobbies/crafts done: As in things I like to do?
Well, I like playing with my pups and having play dates with them. I love making desserts but am not very advanced with it, but I’m trying! My last baking adventure was lemon soufflés! I also love to paint and draw, I was in a funk for like almost a year but am slowly coming out of it now YIPPIE! As for things that interest meI go back and forth between different crafts…. Which means I have minimal-medium knowledge in quite a few things that I rotate in doing like-- scrapbooking, henna, macramé, kanzashi (though I’m VERY new to this), a little origami, card making, and sculpture.
Wishlists
BPAL Wish List
Etsy wish list
Amazon Wishlist
LUSH retro (things they don’t sell in the store)
Ice Hotel Bubble Bar, Temple of Truth Bubble Bar
Random Questions:
- On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you?
Probably a 3. Mostly because I’m organized at first, then organized chaos ensues, then once its reached its peak I reorganize it lol.
- Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere)
Korea, Italy, Australia, Japan… lots of places haha
- Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age?
It actually depends who/when I’m talking to someone. I’m told that for my age I’m incredibly open (possibly too open) and can have an intelligent conversation with people much older than me. But at the same time, if something adorable catches my eye or I’m with my nerd buddies, I dissolve into a squealing child. I’m a true Gemini in most aspects of my life where I tend to be both extremes… lol But I suppose the happier I am, the younger I appear....
- Have you ever been skinny dipping? Nope. I was always a bit of a house-nerd and just was never in a position to do it (perhaps I should put it on my bucket list? Lol)
- Do you wear pajamas to places other than at your house? Nope. My self-conscious side tends to make me over-dress even when going to the supermarket >_>
- Your least favorite feature about yourself: physical- thighs/butt. Non-physical- is probably my lack of self-confidence and that I tend to care WAYYY too much about what others think.
- Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? Neighborhood.. in fact, I see too much of my neighbors.
- Do you like to shop? YES, but it tends to be window shipping as my tastes tend to far outweigh my finances.
- If you were a shoe, what would you be and why?
I’d probably be a tall shiny black stiletto with cushion on the inside, and a painted sole underneath. Which I picked because I am pretty tall but am a bit curvy and in reality I cannot wear heels very often b/c they hurt (hence the foot cushion). I tend to wrestle with presenting myself as a classy girl like that of a NYC socialite, and the other side that wants a tattoo sleeve and dyed blue hair and to be that quirky/sexy/cool artist. So while I keep that classic behaved girl in the sleek black cocktail dress shoe, the painted sole (perhaps red, or some other design) shows the brewing artist underneath it all.
- They're making a bio-pic based on your life. Who's portraying you? OMG I have no idea… skip.
-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 $10.
Under 10$
- a recipe book or magazine (either bread machine or slow-cooker related)
Over 10$
-a gravity teapot at tavalon.com I used to have one and used it ALL the time! But gave it away before I moved, and am now wishing on a daily basis that I had it back. But then I found that they no longer sell it on amazon, and the website doesn’t ship directly to Hawaii :’( , so I keep meaning to have a family member have it shipped to their home, and then ship it to me after… but it still hasn’t happened.
- Sunrise or sunset? Sunset because I’m never up early enough for the sunrise
- Has a stranger ever told you that you did something really well? What was it? Well, someone on the forum said they really liked how I draw/paint. Which I think is the only thing a stranger would say that I do well.
- Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? I love garage sales. Sometimes it sucks going from house to house (so I kinda like flea markets a lil better), but you always find awesome stuff!
- I like to slather my food in …:
Omg this is easy. HOT SAUCE. in Spaghetti, on sam'iches, on rice, on potatoes, in soup... I go through at least 1 bottle of Siracha a month, and can use a whole lil bottle of green tabasco in one meal...
- State fairs or carnivals? O_o umm.. fairs?
- Do you like to splash in puddles after it rains? Did the thought make you smile?
The thought of doing so is always fun and wonderful. Except for the time I actually did and yucky street-puddle-water sprayed up my skirt, and then it wasn’t so great.
Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!):
-I know some of the things I liked were definitely over the cap but I left it there so you have an idea of the types of things and styles that I like.
-I’m pretty open with things like adult material (nudity, erotica, etc), inappropriate jokes, and crude language. So if you have an idea that may cross one of those lines, I'm cool with it
-I do enjoy learning new crafts like basket weaving, felting, crochet, tatting, wire jewelry (all of which I have NO experience in what-so-ever)
-Also feel free to make something too if that’s your forte!
-My puppies love toys and treats too! (though they’re VERY small and neither can squeak toys with their small weak jaws lol) They like chewy, rolly, crinkle toys, and thinks with dangly pieces they can chew on. (think cross between baby and cat toys lol)
-I live in Hawaii where it’s hot and sunny. So keep it in mind when shipping because food/bath items can definitely melt (which means Ziploc-ing stuff just in case, or just avoiding it in general).
-I hope I haven’t sounded completely insane and that I gave you enough ideas and lee-way to du yor thang! HAVE FUN!!
In-Thread Questions
-Any specific scents, which may be part of a fiber or attached to a fiber, that you can't deal with(i.e. wet sheep, cloth dye,wood)?
most scents should be fine as long as it goes away when it dries. As for koolaid, lingering scent isn't a problem.
(though since I live in a hot and humid place, make sure dye isn't gonna release while I'm out sweating or something lol)
-are you cool with the neck accessory itself decorated by me?
that's fine with me, I like looking unique and that sounds pretty cool.
I like embroidery, beading, I've seen lace applique that looked cool, painting can be totally awesome (altho hopefully not too stiff afterwards). Just not cliche, I don't really go for applique flowers or pompoms...
-patterns and fabrics I like for non-knit stuff
I like silk, chiffon, jersey, fleece & felt can be really nice but keep in mind it can get pretty hot in HI!
I like houndstooth, pin-stripes, checkerboard/plaid, and cool repeating prints (be it like the skulls or oranges below, or eyeglasses).
When it comes to painting, it's kinda free reign i guess.. I kinda like stylistic foxes, bunnies, houses, deer/antlers, food, typography (ampersands are pretty), dissection/instruction/blueprint-like images, or kinda fairy tale-esque....
(here's a few etsy stores of art styles I like...
ink and watercolor oddness
cool topography
red reding hood love this piece
odd mix
type & blueprint
I'm not really into dots, paisley, floral (unless it's more geometric rather than realistic), rainbow, or classic tie-dye.
here's a link to different items, i really like the look, feel, materials, and construction of these...
-Would you enjoy a novelty scarf? And if so, at what level?
I have always loved the fox-shaped (white or red) scarves... but in hawaii it tends to come off too weird >_> but I wouldn't mind fox imagery (embroidery or something). I also like retro-y themes like skulls, eyeglasses, bows (embroidery.. not actual bows attached). I also do like text if it applies... but nothing comes to mind as far as what to write.
In general, I like a good-looking crisp, clean scarf that has a cool/slight punk/young feel....
-Delicate, tough, or it doesn't matter?
I would rather it not be SO delicate that I can only wear it to special occasions (b/c those are VERY few and far between). It's probably going to be worn as a fashion statement (or as an inside item to keep me warm) so it can be anywhere between somewhat-delicate all the way to rough and tough! (i don't mind handwashing)
-What scarf-types do you like?
exs: Cowl (either the scrunched down kinds... or the tall ones that shield your neck while you wear a jacket), hooded scarves, shawls, poncho-like, skinny (or wide) and long (or short) normal scarves, wrap, fashion types (like necklace-like, or shawlettes), moebius??
I like cowls (probably more scrunchy as a tall one would probably be too hot!), shawls, ponchos, not really normal scarves so much, wraps, shawlettes, moebius! (a lot of them lol)
-what kind of non-knitted scarves/wraps do you like? Length? Style?
I have some examples below in the "etsy" section of non-knit stuff...
I tend to be attracted to the shape, pattern, and finishings of non-knit-neckwear... I like...
-Cowls- kinda loose at like boob or higher length
-shawlettes- fringe/no fringe is cool.. anywhere from slightly above boob to tummy length (for the point hanging down in the front). Also, maybe a way to button/clip the ends that wrap around the neck could be nice...
-ponchos- any length... i'll probably be wearing it inside. It could be from the elbow (like capelet length), down to waist or past the waist length. Though the longer it is, it may be nice to have some buttons or something to open it on the front or side or something...
-as for finishings, i mention it below...
-how do you feel about ruffles/pick ups?
I guess I'm sorta kinda picky on scarf-finishings....
I am not a huge fan of the ruffles, no pom-poms, most crocheted flowers, tie-dye...
I DO like buttons (snap and normal)(i tend to like being able to open/close things), those gold-pyramid stud thingies, fringe (if it's a shawlette), zippers, embroidery, tasteful beading, i do like the swarvorski/judith leiber purse/bedazzle-esque section, and painted stuff can be fun too!
I like the different fabrics or sewn lines that can make stuff interesting, (like these kinds of items)
-what are your least favorite colors?
No pastels, no orange, sorta not pink, not really black (i see all kinds of fuzzies and stuff all over it), or "faded" colors. I don't really like any color that's dark (so no forest greens, dark blues, wine-reds, etc); the only exception is royal purple/plum and gray. (i like brighter colors... not neon.. more like "vivid" lol).
Most colors I can deal with if it's part of a gradient or something, as long as it's not too much...
How do you feel about art yarn?
it looks cool as a skein, but I wonder how nice it will look when it's knit up? some of the crazier-mixes seem like they'll look too weird.. (i like more of a clean look) but I'll trust your judgement if you're sure it's gonna awesome, it probably will
How do you feel about mixing up textures?
I don't mind if it still looks nice (i don't love patchwork).. I think it may be cool if they're the same color but in different textures.
Though I think it could look really cool in non-knit stuff (like the outside in 1 texure, lining in another... or something lol)
Stripes?
I don't always love stripes, but there are def examples of very-nice looking ones! i like stripes if they come off more clean/modern-looking. (not a fan of self-striping unless it's socks). Noro stripes look awesome... plues this and this.
Do you have preferences for lacy scarves?
like in my ?-airre, it depends on the usage. honestly I like both.. as long as it's pretty, I don't mind
is there any crafting related but non-scarf item that you would want as an additional gift? notions, needles, fibers, etc? any skill you want to be enabled in (spinning, knitting, crocheting, etc?).
I'm still fairly new to knitting so things related to that would be fun. It's totally not necessary to get me anything extra, but any of these would be fun and greatly loved: yarns (any weight), a bit of roving for thrumming, stitch markers (with a very-thin loop), dpns and circular needles (anything above US6), tiny beads/crystals. Also plain jersey and/or fleece fabrics, and sheets of felt would be fun for sewing up some plushies!! Lately I've wanted to do some embroidery too; get a lil fabric, that wood loop, some needles and thread and work it lol.
so... yea... I like LOTS of things lol
-How do you feel about scarf/shawl accessories, i.e. pins or brooches; would you use them?
I would love it! I've seen very pretty pins that others have had and am a bit jealous
-are we talking just delicate laceweight lace or is a nice openwork pattern out of a larger gauge yarn
probably more delicate and relatively tight... if I can stick more than 3 fingers in a hole then its probably too openly knit for me...
If you like to read, what kind of books are you into?
I def don't NEED any books, but I do enjoy them. Like: funny, interesting information, historical fiction, slightly morbid (ex: books by Mary Roach)
If I add candy/tea/etc to your package what would you prefer? What would you rather NOT get?
I don't mind any, but once again I don't NEED any of it. I like white/green tea... and chocolate is yummy!
Any favorite: animals, sports/teams, bands/singers, etc that I might include in my plotting?
animals- I like foxes, bunnies, and mushrooms (yes I know they're not an animal but they fit into that foresty scene) and on that same vein I like hydrangeas/poppies/orchids/airplants
sports/teams- not interested in any
bands/singers- not any enough to warrant plotting. In general I like kinda popie-indie-rock
-What do you see as your "gender style" ie: Girly Girl, Sporty Spice or Tomboy, Absolutely Butch Girl, Sort of Femme Guy, Total Queen Guy, Man's Man.
Let's see, I would kinda place between between girly girl to possibly metro guy? lol I like slightly nerdy (like computer or art-school nerdy), super girly (be it cute or sexy), and/or modern fashionable with clean lines
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Ravelry Favorites
here are a bunch of ones I've seen and loved! feel free to mix and match, or straight up use one of these patterns! I thought it was a nice mix of different techniques if you're knitting, and a lot of different styles if you're crafting in another way...(my super-top 5 are *-ed)
--outside types: cowls, moebius, shawls
nice wrap
coral-like scarf great in blues, beige, white, red..
Houndstooth bandana-scarf
cowboy cowl
*pretty pretty shawl
airy cowl
NEW cool pattern/texture scarf
*NEW clean and modern moebius
--inside types: wrap, capelet, shawls
*comfy cool shawl love the red grey combo!
big and whimsical wrap
giant shawl with arm holes
*insanely warm wrap
clean and warm maybe even wider? lol
NEW 1 sleeve wrap
*NEW sexy plaid wrap and i love the color combination!
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Etsy Favorites
oops! b/c I knit, I kinda forgot that people may be using other crafty methods to make their scarves! So here are some cool etsy things (not knit) that may give some inspiration too (*-ed my awesome top 3!!)
jersey scarf
felted scarf
hand painted
hand painted skulls scarf
hand painted scarf
screenprinted cool cowl
*super cool convertible poncho not sure about the border design/color in the featured pic, but love the design!
also cool convertible capelet also not sure about the design/color combo in the featured pic, but love the design!
unique classy scarflette
*assym poncho
*cool capelet
