This is more fun than it has any right to be.

 

How often do untested BPAL scents work on you? (excluding notes you already know will go bad / you dislike) Not particularly often, but I'm of the school where if a scent doesn't leap out and make sweet, sweet love to me upon wearing, I won't keep it. So I guess technically a scent might work, but if it's not magical? Into the swap box it goes. That happens perhaps 20% of the time.

 

What does everyone want out of the new update? (Lupercalia, Bony Moon & Earth Ox) Disappointment. A lot of the scents I got excited about had caramel in them, so that was a no. I settled on Couple Consulting An Enpon, Lovers In A Ricefield, Makhanitis, Manners Among Men & Women In The Red Light District, Pontia & Voyeurs Among The Cherry Blossoms as scents I'd like to check out. But, uh, won't 'cause I'm cheap.

 

Who is your favorite villain of all-time? I'm more of an anti-hero type of lady. Pete Wisdom, John Constantine, Methos, etc. are more my thing. I liked Spike before he became all Buffy-obsessed. Truth be told, no one really leaps out at me nowadays.

 

Does anyone like Valerie Anands books?Or her Psuedonym Fiona Buckley...? I'm not at all familiar with her, actually, but new authors are always fun.

 

If you could subscribe to every magazine you wanted, money no object, what would your list of magazines that would decorate your coffee table be? I worked at Barnes & Noble for a year and a half, and a few months after starting was made a full-time employee who ran the newsstand section. It made me kind of tetchy when it comes to magazines, because I have flashbacks of a sort when I handle the damn things. Lots of papercuts and cleaning up those inserts! That said, I like things like National Geographic and cooking magazines with nice photos, reasonable recipes and inventive ideas (not so much Good Housekeeping as, say, Food & Wine).

 

What plans does everyone have for NYE? A little late to answer this now, but my plans consisted of having a few friends over for a get-together. It was the first "official" party we've ever had in almost five years of living here. Pope and I tend to be a little slow socially. It was great fun, though!

 

Who is interested in the room sprays? esp. from the inquisition? Yes, please! A very generous friend gave me her bottle of L'Autumno, but I'm very interested in trying all of the room sprays. The GC ones sound especially interesting to me, and of the Inquisition Yuletide Past and Bah Humbug sounded best to me.

 

Who's a Disney fan? Cartoons, theme parks, or just general stuff? Kinda/sorta. I grew up Disney, basically, and do enjoy a lot of the movies. My favorites are Oliver & Co. and Fantasia, though Robin Hood is up there, too. I've always been enamored with the Pirates Of The Caribbean ride and interested in pirates besides, so the first PotC movie just kind of propelled me to fan geekery. (I have Jack Sparrow's tattoo. 'Nuff said.) I actually went to DisneyLand for the premiere of the third Pirates movie. Uh, never again, thanks.

 

The theme parks are love for me, though I prefer Land to World, EPCOT aside. I'm not much of a collector anymore, though some Disney-obsessed friends game me Disney cookbooks and woo boy, there's a happy combination.

 

Do you like mythical/fantastical creatures? Which ones? Pegasus has always interested me, especially back as a teenager when I was huge into Greek mythology. I'm actually more interested in things like lycanthropy and shape-changers than I am your standard dragons, griffins, etc. I'm passing interested in fae, but not in the sense of faeries. It's more along the lines of the seelie and unseelie courts, that sort of thing.

 

What's on your key chain? Depends. My house keys are on a Buttercup Power Puff Girls lanyard. Not really my thing anymore, but it's convenient. On that keychain are all my little store bonus cards and a seated pewter wolf howling at the moon. My ex-stepdad gave it to me over a decade ago, but to be honest I don't really notice it anymore. My car keys were just the key and alarm fob, as a friend had her car key bend out of shape due to all the stuff on her keychain and the key would no longer start the car. Nothin' like that to set off borderline OCD.

 

Do you like caramels like coconut lime? Salted? Yay caramel! I love the idea of mixing sweet and savory, so salted caramels are fab. I bought a package from Trader Joe's during my New England Thanksgiving pilgrimage (get it? har har), but was disappointed at the lack of salt to sweet. Infusing caramels with things like tea or lavender also sounds nice, though I do love me the lime, so coconut lime sounds fab!

 

Do you speak any languages besides English? How fluent are you? Would you be interested in literature in a foreign laguage - phrase books, fiction, childrens stories? Not even remotely fluent in anything but English. I know very, very basic Spanish -- enough to follow parts of slower conversations, get me beer and to the bathroom, etc. I know even less Yiddish, though that and Hebrew were ones I was always disappointed that I was never taught. I'd like to learn, but wouldn't even know where to start, especially since hearing pronunciation is so important in these cases.

 

What's your favorite animal? Wolves, closely followed by domestic dogs. I love canines as a general rule, as well as ravens and sparrows.

 

I'd like to know wrist size, circumference just below the elbow, and most importantly; what kind of fiber can you tolerate/not tolerate. Please be more specific than non-itchy wool. Alpaca, merino sheep's wool, silk, acrylic, stainless steel, you name it. I don't have measuring tape, unfortunately, but I know that my wrist is just over 6" -- 6 and 1/4, maybe? Just below the elbow I'd put between 9 and 10", and so far as I know I don't have any major fiber reactions, but I do prefer to avoid man-made fibers when at all possible. My familiarity with specifics isn't, uh, too specific, really.

 

Question to all the knitters out there, what size knitting needles do you use the most? I haven't been knitting long enough to be able to say, but I'm making my first "real" scarf right now on a pair of US 8 needles and enjoying that very much. All my needless are 9" long, though, and I'd like to try some 10" or 14" ones sometime.

 

How do you feel about winter-themed but not really holiday type decorations? Things like snowflakes and fake icicles and the like? I like the idea of winter-themed decorating very much, but in all honesty, it just gets too damn cold in my house for any of us to get in the decorating spirit. We don't turn the heat on very often so as to keep the bills down, and as such we're usually all huddled upstairs waiting to go to our electric blanket-heated beds.

 

Do you have a personal 'Good Luck' charm? Maybe you have a goddess figure to remind you of your Inner Goddess, or maybe you have a beautiful Cross to represent your faith...Or maybe you wear a Hand of Fatimah for protection....That kind of thing. Not so much. Turning into Miss Minimalist and feeling like I've spent a goodly amount of my life striking it out on my own... Well, it's made me feel like I make my own luck. Plus I have a habit of the items (jewelry, etc.) I consider to be of personal worth and thus lucky disappearing on me. Bracelets drop from my wrist into the great unknown, earrings break (just today, actually, one of a pair from my friend broke), necklace clasps snap, etc. I don't know what the world's trying to tell me, but...

 

If you were to attend Hogwarts, into which House would you be sorted? Oh, boy. I'm so Pottered out, it hurts. I guess I'd be a Ravenclaw, but given the choice I wouldn't even attend.

 

Would you be interested in some knitted wire jewelry, like this? Oh my goodness, yes. That was a stunning piece that I can only dream of creating.

 

This is kind of a getting-to-know-you-type-thingie, but I always find it illuminating--what's on your computer desktop? Images? Color scheme? Right now it's an image someone from Etsy used to give me feedback. It's a beautiful aerial photo of water and water-worn cliffs with caves and trees growing liberally atop the cliffs. Over the years I've veered away from fandom desktops and started to prefer using my own photos, but this one really called to me.

 

What do you collect...besides BPAL? Comic books (trades nowadays, really) and comic book statues. Scarves. Fedoras. Books of many shapes, sizes and colors. Bath products! I try to be less cluttered than I used to, so nowadays there isn't a ton of collecting going on.

 

Anyone a fan of Goddess art? I love images of women, in beautiful poses, strong women, powerful women (No- Not Hilary ROFL) I like dark, vampire types too, not *too* dark- okay for general consumption type art too. I like it the way I like Luis Royo. All well and good, but not particularly my cuppa. I also make it difficult by being picky about goddess art -- I want the strength of a woman, the power to her rather than straight-up cheesecake.

 

Anyone else a Luis Royo fan? I'm more familiar with the art than the artist, and even then just in passing. He's talented and has a few pieces I really, really enjoy, but I wouldn't call myself a fan.

 

What are your favorite websites (i.e., the ones you visit every day, or almost every day)? My own RPG, bpal.org (of course!), LiveJournal, various e-mail sites. I used to skim along the Interwebs like crazy, but nowadays I mostly just putter along and act the voyeur.

 

How do you feel about Lush? Anything you want to try? I like Lush rather a lot, but their price hikes since I met them 4.5 years ago have just blown me away. Unfortunately, their hair and facial products have been best for me, so while I'd like to get away from expensive Lush, I'm still buying shampoo, conditioner and face care from them. <huffs> All the nice and potentially effective alternative e-tailers I've found on this forum are, unfortunately, just about as expensive or don't have scents I enjoy.

 

How do you feel about home made lip balm, salt or sugar scrubs, soap, bath salts, etc? Yes, please! I would love any of the above except bath salts, as unfortunately my bath is a wreck and I'm stuck taking showers. Actually, if my witch knows of a good place to find lip scrubs or balms, I'd appreciate a tip!

 

If you were to receive a hand-knitted item, what color(s) would you prefer AND are there any types of yarn that you just cannot handle (e.g. wool, llama, etc.) Knitting! <333 I have a harder time with acrylics, or at least the full-blown acrylics; blends are okay. Natural fibers are love. I like vibrant, earthy colors, general deeper shades like rich blues or purples, or really any yarn that has threads of another contrasting color woven through it. I'm currently working on my first knitted item (technically just me practicing stitches, but it's taking the shape of a really ugly scarf) that's a pretty teal with tiny threads of yellow-green threaded throughout for contrast. Totally wasted on my knitting.

 

What is one REALLY expensive, completely outrageous thing you would LOVE to get but totally don't expect to ever get from anyone? Hm. Either the Promethea comic book statue, or the Brian Bolland Wonder Woman full-sized statue. Or the Death and Dream or Dream and Daniel full-sized book ends. Sense a theme here? <grins>

 

Do you like coffee mugs? Travel or stay at home? How big? Do you like ones from Starbucks? I don't have too many mugs, so larger ones for tea purposes are nice. Most of what's in my house is on the small side, which doesn't quite work for tea, IMO. Travel mugs are nice provided that they can be completely dismantled for cleaning. I currently have a lovely Pirates Of The Caribbean travel mug, but water has permeated the piratey paper inside, and it's a bitch and a half to clean. I know nothin' about Starbucks mugs, but what I've seen actually seems pretty nice.

 

If you drink coffee, do you like whole bean coffee or prefer ground? What grind? What roast (mild, medium, bold, extra bold)? Do you like flavored coffee? Not a coffee person. Sometimes it smells nice, and while coffee ice cream or chocolate-covered coffee beans are a bit of all right, I just can't seem to drink coffee unless it's heavily iced and sugared.

 

Do you like tea? What kinds of tea (green, red, white, black, decaf, herbal infusions)? Feel free to get specific on brands and tea types. Loose or bagged? Do you need any kind of tea accessories? Pots/cozys/presses/strainers? Tea! I love loose leaf tea, but have none of the accoutrements needed -- strainers, teapots, etc. I basically have a tea kettle I bought on clearance because it was dinged up, and a deep and abiding love for tea. Chai is my new favorite, though I'm having a hard time finding spicier versions -- the one brand I found was, again, on clearance and now can't be found in WNY anymore. <kicks ground> Blacks are great, as are herbals and fruitier teas provided that the tannins don't go batshit crazy. Honestly, I'll drink anything.

 

What is your favorite hot chocolate or drinking chocolate? Do you need Vegan or no? Not a vegan here. The idea of drinking chocolate is fascinating to me, but I'm too cheap to purchase stuff like that for myself, so usually I just get gifted with powdered hot chocolate and kind of suck it up. Chocolate with spices, especially chile, is love. Same with mint or really anything that prevents it from being super sweet. My only no-go is white chocolate.

 

Do you need any decanting supplies? Pipettes? Vials? How about any wand caps? Roller bottles? Some spray bottles (for oils mixed with alcohol?) My last witch, Neyahala, was a clever and kind lady when she gave me wand caps. I would definitely dig on more of those, along with perhaps a roller bottle to play with; I have no idea how to go about that stuff.

 

I wanted to ask a question: are there any rare (or even uber-rare) scents that you'd really like to try? Um... <pulls from wishlist> Day Of The Skulls, Sugar Skull, To Autumn, Bad Luck Woman Blues, Chanukkiyah, Earth Phoenix, Fire Phoenix, Lydia, Mead Moon, Metal Phoenix, Schwarzer Mond, Wood Phoenix, Hanerot Halalu, Nuclear Winter, Snow Bunny, Snow White. I try to avoid the uber-rare scents because I'm never quick enough on the draw to catch/find 'em (a la Pokemon), and in all honesty, I just don't want to get obsessed with something I can't have.

 

Does your forum name have a special significance? Refer to something or someone you admire? Reflect your interests? Come on, spill! I used to read Marvel Comics' Excalibur series, and one of the characters in that book took on the codename Tapestry, which I immediately picked up for one of my own fanfic-ish characters. She's stuck with me since I was twelve -- well over a dozen years now -- and for the convenience of it being a fairly easy-to-remember name, I've just kept using it since.

 

What's your favorite texture? I have a hard time nailing down specific fabrics, but if it's soft and nubby, I'm bound to love it. Natural fibers are my preference, which of course affects price. For bath products it's probably a good quality soap or sugar scrub. For food, I seesaw between crunch and that velvety texture really good soups have.

 

What's one luxury item you want to pamper yourself with but haven't yet? Probably one of El's creatures. That or a new digital camera, preferably one I can't break within a week of owning.

 

Do you prefer arm warmers to the wrist, to the base of the fingers, or half fingered? Hm. Half-fingered ones are my favorite, though I'd definitely be willing to take any arm warmers in light of where I live!

 

Any favorite cartoon characters? Disney, Sanrio, etc? Bob from ReBoot. The cast of Gargoyles. I like various cartoons, but those are my two loves.

 

Have you (or maybe the younguns in your family) been exposed to the Webkinz craze?

Who's your favorite playwright? Alas, I'm not cultured enough to have one, though Tom Stoppard tends to duke it out with Shakespeare for me.

 

Anyone into physical activities? For instance- I'm training to become a Combat Archer in the SCA, and something I would use would be an Archers glove...is there anything you do as a sport/hobby in which you might need equipment? I haven't even been to the gym in months. It's embarrassing.

 

Are there any witchy type supplies you're in need of, or would like to try etc.? Herbs, smudge sticks, resins, tarot/oracle cards, incense burners, pretty tools, stuff like that? I'd be a piss-poor witch, though I do covet the Vertigo Tarot Deck. DC is re-releasing it, and OMG!

 

On nut intolerance - does it include things like almond/coconut oil bases and essential oils in perfume oils, skincare products, scented candles and the like? No nut issues here!

 

If you are a fan, who were your favorite Buffy and Angel characters? Meh. Not so much a fan anymore; I'm burned out on Joss. I liked Spike until he started obsessing over Buffy. I also loved Willow until her character went all over the frigging place. Now I guess my preferred characters would be Giles and Wesley.

 

Do you like Shakespeare? Which plays? My favorite of Shakespeare's work is Hamlet. I love the Kenneth Branagh version of the movie, and just about died of joy when it came out on DVD! I also have a passing fondness for The Tempest, and A Midsummer Night's Dream -- I've got the version with Kevin Kline floating around on DVD somewhere, and love it almost as much as I do my Branagh Hamlet.

 

Question for the Class: Favorite Musical? The Producers, although I like The Scarlet Pimpernel and would like to see Spam-a-lot.

 

How do you like your chocolate? White, milk, bittersweet, as dark as possible? Plain, with flavoring, with chunks of stuff in? Fairly traditional, or weird and experimental? I like milk chocolate and dark chocolate, but have yet to have white chocolate I liked -- it's usually too sugary-sweet. Cadbury Fruit & Nut bars were my great weakness for awhile (along with those candy-coated eggs they release at Easter), and while I usually don't like nuts in candy or ice cream, I'm getting over that. I love weird, "experimental" food and that includes in my chocolate. Vosges is love.

 

Favorite animals? Least favorite? Canids; I love wolves and dogs especially. Corvids; I have a thing about ravens, although am charmed by crows even if it's not nearly as much. I'm a bit soured on cats -- like 'em, but once the two cats currently in my life are gone, that's it and I'm done. The only animals I really dislike are certain insects: silverfish, maggots, roaches, centipedes and millipedes. I'm okay with spiders and actually kind of like the little guys.

 

How do you feel about Heifer International? Or do you have other favorite charities not mentioned in your application? Funnily enough, I read about Heifer International for the first time the day before this question popped up. I like the premise behind what they do and with a little additional research would probably be willing to support them. I lean towards supporting cancer research, but that's from losing family and tends to conflict with my views on overpopulation. <realizes she sounds creepy and shuts up> Uh, and I'm also big on animal rescue and wildlife conservation.

 

So for all witches of the shimmying types- would you like tassel belts/jingle belts/ ect and if so, how big are your hips? No shimmying here, I'm afraid.

 

What are 3 places that you'd like to visit, or re-visit? NYC has always been home in my mind, and it drives me nuts that I haven't been there since I was living in Massachusetts. Needless to say, New York City is highest on my list. I'd also like to visit New Zealand and Greece, having never been. That's a very pared down version of my travel list.

 

Literary erotica. Who doesn't love it? Another one of my questions which I think got funnily misinterpreted. I meant actual, older literature. I'm fairly blase about erotica as a general rule -- much prefer to be a dirty lecher with another person -- but stories like Alan Moore's Lost Girls was very interesting to me, and I can't say no to antiquated porno.

 

Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL wishlist during the round? Probably not. Money is going to be very tight for the next six months minimum, so I'll be cutting down on me-purchases for awhile.

 

Do you read graphic novels/comics? Which ones? Oh, god. The Question for me. Astro City, Top Ten, Promethea (favorite!), Preacher, Hellblazer, Runaways (sometimes), Ex Machina (favorite!), Excalibur, Kabuki, Iron Man (sometimes), She-Hulk, The Ultimates (older issues), Transmetropolitan (favorite!), Sandman (favorite!), The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, V For Vendetta, Watchmen, Desolation Jones, Fables, Powers, and it goes on and on and on. If you want all of the titles, just ask and I'll rattle that off when I get home.

 

Which witches would want Bpal boxes? Or imp cases? Yes, please! I am shit for storage right now. I have a box for bottles, but I'm paranoid that they're going to smash together and break. >_< I keep my imps in plastic baggies. <hangs head>

 

How about a short - or longer - piece of fanfic? I don't seek fanfic out anymore nowadays. I used to all the freakin' time, but life, age, etc. I do like Kitty Pryde/Pete Wisdom stories if done well, or probably anything about any of my favorite characters. That said, my favorite stories tend to involve my RPG characters.

 

What is the weirdest and/or most practical thing you are not buying for yourself right now? The thing that you probably should be buying, but have been putting off in lieu of something else? I should be buying a new router for the house, but Christmakkuh shopping has been taking priority. I've also been meaning to buy some new rat hammocks and cage mats for the three boys/two cages -- keeps 'em warm and comfortable in the winter -- but something else inevitably seems more important at the time.

 

Would you like handmade piece of calligraphy as a gift? Oh my goodness, yes!

 

What jewelry are you wearing now? What jewelry do you wear everyday-or do you change jewelry all the time? Today, nothing other than a stretched-out hair elastic. I wear my clocket now and again. I also have a plain silver chain I wear on occasion in addition to a gold bracelet, some plain silver hoops and a small handful of cheap earrings. I like rings a lot and wear all kinds of jewelry so long as it's either simple or only has one extravagant focal point, but rarely on a daily basis.

 

Boxes, baskets, etc.? See: the awesomeness of storage.

 

Chia Pet, do you need one? No plants for me. <woe>

 

Houseplants and/or things to put them in: thoughts? Probably not. It's the dead of winter for me right now, and we can't afford to turn the heat on in my house very often, not to mention the lack of sun. Combine that with three cats, and, well...

 

Do you like baskets, jars and other interesting containers? Filled or Empty? I friggin' love storage, especially if it's decorative. Empty, filled, whatever!

 

Who are your forum friends, person or people your witch can contact for ideas? My best friend and roommate is Pope. I'm offline friends with The_Witching_Hour. Rackham's Vanity is my other best friend. Neyahala was my witch from last round.

 

What cartoons did you grow up watching? Any animated shows you still watch? Anything from the '80s with an emphasis on the girlier shows rather than Voltron. A lot of early '90s cartoons from Saturday mornings, including obscure shit I can't even remember the names of but would know if I saw. I live for ReBoot and Gargoyles, but those are the only kids shows I still have an interest in.

 

Do you like honey? Will you like to try creamy honey with black sesame or with cinnamon powder? Love honey. Love interesting honey. Love.

 

What is the biggest problem or sad thing in your life? Of course, I mean the saddest or worst thing you can confess here. The lack of my mother's mother and my father's father. My grandma passed away ten years ago; I went to her funeral and haven't seen her since. My grandfather died two years ago; no one told me about it for five months. It's frustrating, because they were the best parents I'd had. I ran away from my mother eight years ago and we no longer talk. I left my father almost five years ago, and we don't talk, either. Needless to say, I miss my grandparents a lot.

 

What fashion item or style do you like, but never wear? Steampunksteampunksteampunk. It's out of my budget and my neck of the woods is not overly conducive to cobbling outfits together. I could, I guess, but haven't searched. Mostly I just suck. <facepalms>

 

Do you like to cook? if so, what? Would you like things like spices, cookbooks, recipes, tips? I live to cook; it soothes me and I get to eat, so best of both worlds. Cookbooks I only have three of, but they're something I enjoy in a roundabout way -- one of Nigella Lawson's is on an active wishlist at the moment, which is not at all like me. Tips are super, recipes from my witch would be incredible. I have some spices and could and would always use more.

 

Do any of you like puzzle books? Not particularly. I like them generally, but knowing me would never find the time for them.

 

I love Christmas music even though I'm pagany -- how about you? Oh, my. No, thank you. I sound like such a Scrooge, I know, but I am burnt out on X-Mas for a number of reasons. I try to avoid X-Mas music as a general rule so that I don't crab at people who would rather enjoy the holiday (and rightfully so).

 

Anyone else have a sudden and unexpected favorite BPAL lately? Nope! Dorian and Casanova are still my favorites (and I have a bottle of Dorian now thanks to my fall witch! <3!) for the moment. Nothing too sudden or unexpected there.

 

It's cold outside - what are your favorite drinks to keep yourself warm and cozy? Tea, always tea. I'm sadly out of my preferred brand of chai -- can't find it out here, alas -- so I've been making do with what I've got available. Heavily-spiced hot chocolate is nice, as is peppermint chocolate and the occasional cider.

 

Would my potential Witchee be up for some music stuff they'd never heard before if they couldn't understand the words? Absolutely. I love new music like I love breathing oxygen.

 

What kind of candy/sweet treat would you like to receive? Mexican candy = love, i.e. candy with chili and the like. Higher-end chocolates or chocolates mixed with interesting things like the Vosges line are nice. I can't say no to sour patch kids or gummi watermelon, and Cadbury owns my soul. Most candy, unfortunately, just doesn't do it for me and I try to avoid it as a general rule.

 

Would you personally rather get handmade jewelry or the beads to make something yourself? Oh, hand-made, without a doubt. I like being surrounded by artistic, crafty people but have no skill at it myself. It's compensation.

 

It seems like there are quite a few knitting witches, so I assume they are on the Ravelry forum as well. If so, what are your names on there so I can stalk you? Not yet, but hopefully soon!

 

Speaking of which, how many Browncoat witches do we have?? And if you are, would you be interested in getting a Kaylee parasol? If not, would you be interested in getting a paper parasol hand painted with your favorite colors? I'd had a bitch of a time getting into Firefly, and suspect that a fan friend will just have to sit me down with the entire season for a good watching. Until that happens, it's not really my cuppa.

 

Is there any time during the holidays (or the rest of the round) when you'll be away from home for a significant period and it'd be best not to send anything by mail? I'll be out of town from January 22 - 27. Outside of that, I'll be around for a good long while.

 

To make up for the fact that I probably won't be able to send my witchee homebaked goodies, will Tim Tams in any number of varieties be an acceptable replacement? Having never had Tim Tams, I'd love to try 'em.

 

Hand beaded jewellery, yay or nay? Yay! Jewelry made by someone you know is always the best.

 

Which witches would like hair accessories: clips, scrunchies, hairsticks, headscarves, etc? I am actually a descendent of Medusa the Gorgon, as my hair has a mind of its own. I buy those no-metal elastic hair bands and am known to snap them apart before I can even finish tying my hair back into a ponytail. Because it's so thick and kind of unwieldy (and because I was a tomboy for so long), I am completely unable to do anything feminine with my hair. Headscarves do sound interesting, though I'm known to snap the teeth on clips. I'd love to learn how to use hair sticks, but suspect I wouldn't be able to make my hair stay up.

 

On a similar note, who likes yarn? What kinds/colors/weights/fibers? Handspun? Glitter? Funky art yarn made from shredded jeans, fake flowers, lace, sequins, and the tattered souls of your enemies? Other craft supplies you desperately want more of and can't live without? God. I am so bad at crafting. I'm a texture freak, though, and loveLoveLOVE yarn, but don't yet know enough about weights and the like to have a preference other than "this feels awesome!"

 

Anyone else a total nerd like me and would like DnD/Roleplay stuff (Dice, minis, books, corny tees, etc.)? I don't LARP or tabletop, but I have been role-playing online since I was 14 or thereabouts. It's all text-based, kind of like a group writing project. I used to be part of a Marvel Comics/X-Men RPG (which will eventually get resurrected), but right now I'm co-running a game set in the Anita Blake world and populated with original characters. Wicked fun, without the crappy canon.

 

How do people feel about unusual ornaments? As in, for holidays other than Christmas? I don't celebrate Christmas and don't really have anywhere to hang ornaments. That said, I'd certainly be willing to try and cobble together a mobile or something.

 

Question: who would like a pair of handknit socks? Size? Color preference? Cabled, ribbed (for your pleasure), stranded colorwork, etc.? I'm hooked on Sock Dreams right now and am trying to teach myself to knit for the third time (now with my fall SW's help!), so socks = awesome. My feet are between 8.5 - 9, and I will accept any color or style, provided that they're a little longer and not footies or anklets.

 

How does everyone feel about steampunk? Squeal! Love it a hundred times over. I want to be fabulously wealthy so that I can afford to dress steampunk.

 

Since we're talking about warm winter wearables, who likes hats? Mittens? Arm warmers? Yes, this. I am always cold, oftentimes even in the summer, and my circulation is piss-poor. I'm more a gloves kinda gal than a mittens one -- actually, I prefer the amalgam "glittens" and have an old pair of those which have seen me through the past few years. Scarves are always popular, and I love the idea of arm warmers. Hats can be iffy, because I have a crapload of hair and my head is inherently difficult, t'boot. I look oddly good in lumberjack hats, but could probably not pull off a beanie.

 

If your witch were to send you cookies, what kind of cookies would you like? Cookies! <3 They are my greatest weakness when it comes to pastries. I'll accept anything, though I'm an especial sucker for neopolitan/rainbow cookies (more like tiny cakes, to be fair), or butter cookies with rainbow sprinkles. As a cook rather than a baker, I'm in awe of anyone who can make any baked good.

 

Who likes tshirts? What about homemade tshirts? Like with transfers I made myself.... T-shirts are fab, though I don't wear them as often as I used to. Most of my t-shirts nowadays are from my Threadless shopping period.

 

Would you like to receive ATCs (artist trading cards) or would you prefer something more usable, like bookmarks or something? Bookmarks, whee! ATCs aren't something I have a lot of experience with, but as someone with no artistic skill whatsoever, I really do enjoy receiving artwork. On the other hand, bookmarks are neat. (I usually use receipts or post-its, to be honest.)

 

What witch would like a cloak? I am totally, 100% charmed by this idea. Provided that it's warm, a cloak sounds awesome. I have one quasi-cloak which I caved and bought at this year's renaissance festival, but it's lightweight and more for when I'm pretending to be fashionable than anything that would keep me warm. Which is, unfortunately, a chronic problem of mine.