o.k. finally some ketchup (and mustard, and relish )
Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? hershey bars, burned marsh mellows and graham crackers.
What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom. i like the notes puddin sends; i'm a sucker for little notes (i answered the first couple of questions in thread, but am doing so again so you can find em)
Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example) i am also a sucker for cute things. notice a trend starting ??? if you send bento things, could you includ a book (i no just a teensy bit about it). i need to restock my spices so any sort of mix would be appreciated. esp. if it included a recipe (your favorite ?)
Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear? YES!!! i think medium should work.
What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? no nuts; milk chocolate or mild dark (think see's - by the way i love their dark chocolate caramel patties )
I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? i have ato make a penzy's list - i just got their catalog. i love trader joe's candies, and holiday things (pumpkin pancake mix, etc.)
Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?
i LOVE the idea of homemade treats ! and, apologies in advance if your one of the people it squicks out, i think that's silly.
I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! i'll try and get the brand name, but there's a magnetic nail polish that has a dealie in the lid; when you use it it makes your polish look striped. it's sally hansen
What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants? american; chinese; french. as for resteraunts, sounds silly, but, Bob's Big Boy for breakfast; and a local place Tam O" Shanter for special dinners (their speciality is prime rib)
I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? don't know
what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? none i can think of right now.
Do you have an eReader and if so which one? no, i'm old fashioned. i like real books.
Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn? yes please (i'd need a tart burner , though) greens- spring or winter type; pumkin; spice; apples
Marzipan?
Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter? o.k.
Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? i'd love to try infused vodka.
If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that? i'd love all things australian , , that sounded weird.
If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)? gloves, or arm warmers, but wool makes me ITCH!!
Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out? i think it would tickle my dad to be included (just a dark chocolate bar, or something small.) my dogs eat anything - twigs, leaves- sometimes even food
Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice. yes please.
I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them? yes, please.
Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name? yes, with pictures, too.
How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? yes,please (sorry, i'm getting redundant.
Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? klimt, manet
brian froud, olivia, some sorayama; and photographers : ansel adams, eliot porter, steiglitz, man ray.... more on request
If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images?
anything like the e-card you sent is perfect
Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs? bruised violet compound; knave of hearts
I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish? revlon; urban decay; bptp - of course; and, i don't remember the brand but the one with the muppet nail polish.
Stuffed things: yea or nay? YAY!!!!!
New Question: mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you? i think they're cool.
Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?
just wine with clever labels ( i'm a sucker for cute/silly labels)
Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials? yes; making books with leather covers; knitting...
Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? of course
Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? wow! something i don't do.
I live near this very cool Retro store (retrodrygoods.com) (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them? pillows; decor stuff; almost any mid century tchotchkes
Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? me, me, me !
What does your kitchen look like? Colors/style? a mess. i want to redecorate and never have had a style other than ecclectic.
Witchee, what are your favorite quotes? i have a bunch, and can never think of them when someone asks. i'll try and find em in the next coupla days.
Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!
no ipod or mp3, but 10 random songs that would be there:
tori amos- cornflake girl
bach- bradenburg concerto ( any, but for sake of arguement #2)
gershwin- rhapsody in blue ( conducted by mitch miller)
poozies- the widow ( you should try to track this down - i bet it would make you smile)
james gallway & the chieftans- tristan and isolde
peter gabriel - in your eyes
medieval babes-desert rose
boozoo chavais- lulu
beausoliel- aligator purse
and because it's halloween - tubular bells (exorcist theme; hated the movie- love the music. )
What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like- animals; dislike- being ignored (or dismissed, way to common for me )
Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Power (flowerpower.net) that has quite a wide selection. i don't know; let me think on it.
If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? something for self esteem/ self love. something to help me move forward - and stop getting in my own damn way !
Hey Witchee! I want to send you a delivery. It could be cupcakes from a local bakery, it could be a singing hugging bear-a-gram, it could be a bouquet of flowers. But it will be something that you need to be there to receive.
a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? *waggles eyebrows*
B..) Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries?
c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? a: yes ; b: yes; c: yes
What are some things you are OK with receiving gently used or homemade, and some things you absolutely do not want if they are gently used or homemade? i think i'm o.k. with most things.
And now a new question: I live near a Mast General Store (mastgeneralstore.com). It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?
o.k. i just peeked -way too much cool stuff !!! - i haven't seen chicklets in forever.
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? we have a lot of kids in the neighborhood, so i always decorate the front yard (not to scarry) and my dining room, which has a big picture window facing the yard. i throw open the drapes, give out candy and have fun. all the kids love it (sometimes they'll wonder in, looking at some decoration and the parents literally have to drag them out ).
Ninjas or Pirates? pirates
I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?
sure
Witchee, would you like it if I made you a "mix tape" of songs that I think you might like? And if so, would you prefer mp3 or CD format? a cd would be cool.
I know it is totally the wrong season (for most of us), but do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you like to grow? i LOVE to garden. i grow anything birds/ butterflies would like.
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? yes; just not sure what.
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?
sting- king of pain
Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? gentelmen prefer blonds; and i can't remember if i put -to have and have not
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? i haven't been in ages.
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be? sure; peaches and cinnamon
Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey? not really
OK, so those of you who said you wouldn't mind receiving (sneakily packaged!) beer or wine: Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? white on the sweeter side.
Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? just 4 days in early oct., and my dad will still be there to accept packages.
Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ? dorky as it sounds I LOVE DISNEY!!!
dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i've never tried one, but like a lot of other things, am more than willing to start.
Do you lust after some new socks/tights? yes; something fun.
are there any of MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? why not ?
Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? no. (after saying yes so often, that poor little "no" looks rude - he really isn't though.)
Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? of course. i'm interested in anything bptp
Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? yes, ground, most flavors. i had a cinnamon one years ago, and have never been able to find a good one since.
Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? yes.
CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...? any sort of thing. greens, blues, forest colors.
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? my sister- vicki; and also skyelyric (just ask her if she'd like it, we seem to think alot alike.)
If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc? i iz too compuder illiturat for theese new fangeldy thingz.
A question, witchees: if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? i love tarot; high priestess is the one i'm always drawn to, no matter what deck.
And another question: would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? yes, please
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? yes, please
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) yes, please (here we go again). i also could use a good tea strainer.
If you like tea, what kinds? all, but especially fruit ones (caffinated or not - it doesn't matter.)
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? goodreads, and if it isn't linked to my signature i will take care of it asap.
Zombies; Yay or Nay? too scarry
If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? yay doggies !!! i have one dog that loves toys; the other loves food.
If you have kids, what are they into? yay!! no kids (sorry, i always knew i'd be a horrible mother)
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? sounds cool.
Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? yes, yes and YES ( and did i say yes???)
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? yes
Candy Corn: yes, no? yes.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what?
You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc?
You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like?
You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable).
The end of this month I'm going to Scarefest, the big horror and paranormal con in Kentucky. (www.scarefest.com) If I were your witch, is there anything you would like from there (skull jewelry, art prints from an artist that catch your eye, etc), or anyone whose autograph or photo or such you would dig?
What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent?
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting?
if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears?
September 23rd
Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store? don't know
I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?
what's your favorite kind of pizza? hawaiin
who are your style/fashion icons? post pics if you want! ecclectic is the kindest discription
Are there any food items you're craving/aren't able to find around your area?
nope
September 22nd
If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes?
Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes? this would be very cool. nature; fuzzy animals; faries (or fuzzy animal faries in their natural setting)
If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes? never heard of it
Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people! i don't like yellow for clothes (not good on me)., but otherwise it depends on the item (did i tell you i'm difficult?)
What is your favorite word? grace
What are the feelings on arm warmers? coolColor, style, texture, length? any color,smooth texture, above elbow length
Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?
What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty? sweet. i don't like sour at all
So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)
Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan? i always get so busy decorating my house for halloween i forget everything else till the end of the year
What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?
September 21st
Cthulhu: yay or nay?
Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? learn to make jewlery
Put your current mp3player (I am the anti-apple, so no ipod ), winamp playlist, what have you, on shuffle, list the first 10 songs:brian borus march- chieftans
hoochie woman- tori amos
and halloween music this time of year (my favorite is the theme from exorcist
Witchee, have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? And if you did (or plan to), you should share what you're getting
Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! yes
If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? light, soft, drapey. wool makes me itch, tho
If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? I really need to see what your pet, if you have one, looks like. i can't get my dog to hold still for a picture (she keeps trying to lick the camera!!!)
Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? i'd like
How do you feel about terrariums?
What's your favorite horror movie? psycho (original-of course)
If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day.no laughing- lipton ice tea mix
Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? yay
I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind?
Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? yes-either victorian, or mid century modern (i think i have a split personality )
If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? art
If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it?
if you could have a salon scent made, based on any artwork(s) what would it be?
Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? yes, yes, yes to any of the above
What's 'your' song/your theme song?
What would be your superpower?
Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt?
Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts!
Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever?
September 20th
Would you like any ecotools makeup brushes? They're kinda one of my favorite things ever, and they're animal-friendly and the handles are bamboo. And to top it all off, they work really well for applying makeup.
Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc?
Since the previous question about "what would you buy from the Lab if you had unlimited funds, etc" left WAY too much to the imagination with no limitations (my answer was pretty much BUY ALL THE THINGS!), what would you do if you found a $50 bill on the ground and a nagging voice in the back of your mind told you that you HAD to spend it on BPAL or else face Death. Also, say they had free shipping (LOL) so don't factor that in. What would you get? And spend it all! Or as close to $50 as you can get.
Are there any characters that you love or identify with?
A question! If you are crafty, what's your personal art style? I'm not talking just about what art you like to look at, but what kind of art do you like creating? Do you have a "process" while you're creating beauty?
Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE?
So what say you? IS an "unexpected" visit/in-person witching OK?
September 19th
What strange misc. items would you love to receive that you just haven't gotten for yourself?:
How do you feel about franken polish? Are you okay with all chemicals, or would you prefer 3 free? Would you want glitter or holographic glitter? What colors would interest you?
Dear witchee, how do you feel about lip balm? Favorite style (twist up tube, pot, tube with wand, etc.)? Favorite flavors? Flavors to avoid? Favorite brand? Do you need more right now or are you set? Are you one of those people who could never have enough lip balm even though you have a bowl on your dresser overflowing with them and 10 in your purse and an order for more on the way?
Would you be interested in getting fountain pen inks or art supplies via JetPens and or DickBlick? (I know I have a wishlist on JetPens and just love using fountain pens in my artwork)
-For those interested in watercolors, how would you feel about getting a palette filled with paint from my watercolor tubes but not getting the paint tube itself? (kind of like this but without the covers for the compartments and bigger http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream)
-How do you feel about getting art supplies in general? (copic markers, watercolor, brushes, paint, sketchbooks etc.)
-How do you feel about Threadless tshirts?
If you were turned loose in a basic drug store (CVS, Walgreens - a pharmacy with attached mini-mart, basically!) with a $20 bill, what would you pick up?
Darling Witchee, would you enjoy farmer's market pickled veggies (green beans, garlic, asparagus, etc) or fresh canned peaches or something of that nature?
Do you prefer color or white photographs? Nature or abstract?
would you be interested in something like this?
https://lostcrates.com/how-it-works
Amigurumi, yes or no?
I have a question! What are some of your favorite paintings? (famous or undiscovered?) Feel free to link to examples!
If you could have an image painted for you - sky is the limit - what would it be?
Name your 3 favorite scents for candles
Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea
September 18th
Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear?
How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc....
Has anyone else heard of or does anyone else love Glamourkin?
If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from.
Dear witchee, if you answered 'Mac' to the Mac/PC question previously issued by another participant, please tell me what kind of computer you have, what peripherals you own (like the wireless trackpad, wireless vs/wired keyboard and mouse), and whether you're interested in Apple-related items (stickers, keychains, other things with the logo, etc).
SOCK PREFERENCES?
Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color?
Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe?
September 17th
Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now?
Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards?
Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall?
Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters?
Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what?
September 16th
Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific?
New question: How do you feel about maple syrup?
How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm)
Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters?
Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)-
Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work.
Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay)
I have a couple spare Doctor Who stickers. If my witchee is a fan, would they like a couple Doctor Who stickers in their package?
Anyone love Buffy/Angel?
How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires?
How would you feel about a totally original Gela-skin for your laptop/iPod/phone? Stickers? Decals?
Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney?
Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings?
How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies?
September 15th
interested in anything from Lush?
Do you blog? Would you like a header for your blog, a layout, etc?
Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark?
do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch?
How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also.
do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs?
Who here adores meringue?
September 14th
Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less?
How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind?
What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.)
Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it?
Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE
Does anyone like kimchi?
Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)?
You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy?
Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update?
Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes
How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like?
Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee?
Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want?
How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in?
how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did?
When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most?
What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!)
What do you really NOT want?
September 13th
How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir?
How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion?
Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc)
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
September 12th
Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format?
If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now?
Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!)
Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like?
Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of?
If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc?
September 11th
I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.)
Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly?
Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box?
what are your favorite types of Halloween candy?
Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands.
How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel?
Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like?
Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?!
Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like?
This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes?
And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek?
Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share?
September 10th
What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with?
are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update?
If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat?
What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays?
Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls?
If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase?
Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types?
Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc)
Are you going away for any part of this round?
Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch?
If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir?
Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"?
Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift?
Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies?
Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones?
September 9th
Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents?
- Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you?
- If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from?
Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to?
If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture!
If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality!
When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter?
What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters?
Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do?
Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in?
Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary?
Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you?
Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?:
September 8th
From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try?
Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands?
Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite?
Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw...
Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors?
Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics?
What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying?
Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar?
Social Media?
Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list?
Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac?
What is your favorite animal?
What are you going to be for Halloween?
If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be?
(If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.)
How do you feel about nick-knacks?
What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you?
Do you like going to the movies?
What are your favorite restaurants?
Do you play any video games?
Do you like any anime?
Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for?
how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be?
How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants?
Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above?
Muppets: yea or nay?
Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite?
Favorite Mythological Creature?:
Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers
Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now??
1. Dr. Who - Yes or No – Not really
2. Do you like flavored lip balm? Yes, don’t know
3. Do you wear lip gloss? No
4. Do you like any perfume besides BPAL? If yes, what? no
5. Do you like Adagio teas? If yes, what? I haven’t been to the website yet, so I’ll get back to you on that one.
6. What type of coffee do you like? I would love you forever if you could find me a good cinnamon coffee (I had some years ago in a restaurant, it was my first experience with flavored coffee). Chocolate coffee would also be enjoyed.
7. Who is your favorite female of all time? Beatrix Potter – her love of animals and the land (saving the Lake District in England)
8. Which Disney Princess would you be? Merida (I certainly have the hair for it)
9. Would you like a seashell from Florida? Yes, please (or all of the sea shells in Florida)
10. Do you do any craft projects? Yes, please. I am trying to learn to make books and trying to relearn embroidery. Also collage, assemblage, rubber stamping and about a million more
11. Which one rare BPAL scent would you choose? Not rare, just long gone: Dublin
12. Are you kinky? sometimes
13. Do you enjoy scented candles? What kind? I used to work in a candle store (Ilunimations) and they had THE best fruit scented candles
14. What are your thoughts on S. Africa?
15. Do you need hair accessories? no, my hair never stays in them
16. What is your favorite shade of blue? The sky just after the rain
17. Do you have a kitchen gadget you would like mixes for? No I would like the gadgets though
18. If you were to start learning something new what would it be? I’d like to learn to speak Gaelic
19. Do you have a sweet tooth? Nah
20. Do you have an e-reader? nope
21. What crafts would you not want from your witch? I want it all
22. Do you like video games? No, sorry
23. Do you have a daily habit/ritual? What is it? Not daily, but whenever I get something special in the mail, I wait til the very end of the day, crawl under my covers, and open it. This way I have no interruptions and I can just enjoy it. I also write about it in my calendar so I can remember it. – sounds dorky I know – If it’s a card or letter I also put it on my nightstand or bulletin board (okay, real dorky)
24. Do you wear nail polish? If yes, what colors? Yes. I like the new novelty ones – sparkles, change color in sunlight-any colors
25. Name 3 BPAL scents you have tried and are dying to get more of Like I said before, Dublin, Pa Paow….and…
26. Do you still write letters on nice stationary to those you love/like? Yes!!! – I need to do it more often
27. Do you like Paintbox soaps? If yes what? Yes, I like them, but not sure which ones.
28. Do you garden? YAAAAAY –sometimes things even live
29. Do you like sample sized things? What? Never really thought about it
30. Have you tried Fortune Cookie soaps? No, but it sounds like fun
31. Do you use solid soaps? Yup
32. Do you like Shiro Cosmetics? Never heard of ‘em
33. Are there any companies that you boycott, do not wish your witch to buy from? Not that I can think of
34. Would you like anything from Japan? Yes, please
35. What are your favorite Facebook pages My name is Lentil, Moss woman’s garden
36. Do you read any culture or literary blogs?
37. Do you like traditional picnics? O.k. believe it or not I’ve never been on one
38. Do you cook? Yes, although I bake more than I cook
39. If you were in a room of 100 people of the same sex, age, etc, why would you stand out? Because I’d be the one curled up hiding under the table
40. Do you prefer Young Adult books, Adult books or both? All the books please
41. What color/style is your kitchen? Do you entertain? My kitchen has no style at the moment
42. Are your ears pierced? Yes, just one hole in each
43. Do you have kids at home or someone who would be jealous as you open your SW packages? No kids
44. What is your favorite comfort food? Sounds strange, but I’ve never really thought of food as comfort
45. Would you like anything from a European country? yes
46. Do you belong to any fandoms? no
47. What cheers you up??? My dogs, puppies, kitties, watching birds bathe the ocean, silly toys, letters or cards from friends, knowing someone cares
48. What questions do you hate to answers? Questions that aren’t clear – 12 totally depends on who you are talking to.
49. What is the best compliment you would/have received? Puddin sent a note with a trading post shipment that said “hi sexy” I thought t hat was so sweet considering at the time I saw him I looked old & tired
50. Do you like Tarot, Runes, Pendulums? Yes to Tarot, I am curious about runes, and not really interested in pendulums
51. 3 books you haven't read that you don't own that you would like to read? Check my amazon or good reads lists
52. What literary character to you identify with?
53. What do you like from the most recent BPAL update? Aurelia, Epibulia, Octopus, Stentor
54. Do you have problems with swearing or off color humor? JHELL NO
55. Do you like table top games? Yes, but I haven’t played them in a long time
56. What is your style of humor? In movies, Bringing up Baby, comic strips – Lio, Pearls Before Swine, others – Victor Borge
57. Would you like something from Australia? Tim Tams, Tim Tams, More Tim Tams – curse you Sunshine Daisy Blilss
58. Gift cards - Y/N? sure
59. How big is too big for your walls? You can go up to 8’ x8’
60. What is your favorite object that you own? It is nothing I have bought – all happen to be gifts from BPAL people – a handmade ritual oil from wicked goddess for my birthday, a patchwork pillow from Greenwoodtree, a hanging Easter basket with bunny from Skyelyric and Witchbaby’s room spray from Puddin
