Here is a list of the questions that keep popping up on the SW Thread: (Updated daily .... or rather hourly )

 

Baked Goods: Yes please – we eat pretty much anything in our house (the more chocolate the better)

 

Gifts for household members: Is always appreciated. Pa-pa is 18 months old so doesn’t really understand gifts but I’m sure he’d still love something. And Dh …. Food is always good (eventhough he doesn't like food from strangers - what he doesn't know won't hurt him right??)

 

Testers of lots of little stuff vs. "big" items: I don’t mind either way, whatever my witch wants to do.

 

Social networking: I’m on FB but DH and I share a page so it gets complicated. I will get a LiveJournal just because I want to see what this Warehouse thing is about. I will put all my answers here on the blog and in the thread as it goes along ..... if that’s okay

 

Would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Sure!

 

T-shirt/bottom size: Both large – I’d rather they be a little big than not fit at all

 

So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into?

Gryffindor of course!

 

 

What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?

Watching Pride & prejudice, Lois & Clark and the Twilight movies over and over.

 

If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it?

I’m dressing up as Jem for Halloween so anything pink, bright and sparkly would be appreciated.

 

Celebrity crush?:

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dean Cain & Keanu Reeves (back in the 90’s though) Colin Firth and Daniel Radcliffe. I also love William Peterson (only when he plays Gil Grissom on CSI though.)

 

Knitted things?

Sure!

 

What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs?

Sure!

 

DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted?

Either way!

 

Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD?

Either!

 

Do you like scented tarts?

YES I love them!

 

Lip balms?

Could always use more – my lips get very dry in winter.

 

 

Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers?

Nope.

 

Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some?

I do love it but can’t drink it a the moment.

 

 

What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs)

I love the Impressionists especially Claude Monet – my favourite painting is his Chinese Bridge. I love any picture or painting of forests or mountains or gardens.

 

What is your favorite snack food, something you could grab any time?

Nuts or chocolate or biscuits.

 

Ebooks?

Not a fan.

 

Nail Polish

I LOVE NAILPOLISH! Any color any make!

 

Soft/plushie things

I love stuffed animals. Particularly teddy bears or anything mythical. But anything would be appreciated.

 

Cute or creepy Halloween decorations?

Either or I love them both.

 

What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do?

Crochet – I enjoy knitting and this looks like fun!

 

Disney?

I love Disney – particularly the older cartoons when they were still hand drawn.

 

Phobia?

I hate ants, spiders and cockroaches.

 

Ceramics?

I love pottery!! Anything and everything!

 

Socks?

I love socks – the louder and brighter the better.

 

Do you enjoy Austen’s books?

I love them! Pride & Prejudice being my favourite.

 

Girly Index?

I am a girly girl – I love pink and flowers and anything lacy and frilly. BUT I can be a tom boy too. I love scented stationary and pretty stickers. I am very crude and swear a lot. I say what I mean and don’t shy away from taboo topics. I do wear make up but I don’t go crazy. So I guess I’m kinda complex

 

Comfort Objects: A soft blanket, cotton pj’s and hot chocolate.

 

Scary Movies/Books: I get scared very easily. But I enjoy movies like Sleepy Hollow and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

 

Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you?: I love butterflies, wolves and horses.

 

Warm Drinks: Strawberry Tea and Earl Gray Tea, Hot Chocolate, plain coffee and I’ve always wanted to try ciders!

 

 

Comic Books: I love Archie comics and Superman.

 

Favorite Halloween snack:

Nothing particular comes to mind. I do love homemade apple pie (or as I call it Apple Crumble) with whipped cream but I have that all year round. Spicy cookies!

 

 

If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why?

I’d go back to when I was 20 and tell myself to save save save and that credit cards are bad

 

What would the name of your custom blend be? The description?

Something pretty like Lilly’s Enchanted Forest or Lilly the magical fairy! The description – A magical, sparkly, sweet blend that will make your wishes come true.

 

What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats?

Cookies, brownies, cake, breads, pudding. ANYTHING really.

 

Fantasy character/animal/being

I would love to be Cinderella.

 

Would you be interested in a birth chart?

That would be awesome!

 

Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff?

I have a medium box at home that is overflowing so more storage is always welcome.

 

If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be?

Unicorn!

 

Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite?

I like them. Kermit is my favorite.

 

What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child?

IT. I still can’t watch it.

 

Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one.

Facebook, fanfiction, a Twilight Kiss (because yes I am that sad) and etsy.

 

Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples?

I have no idea what they are but they sound divine and I’m up for anything!

 

If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away?

I don’t mind – either or!

 

Dried fruit:

YES PLEASE! I love dried fruit!

 

Steampunk:

I like some of the simple jewelry items.

 

If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials?

Any colors really. Although I do love pink and any material is fine!

 

Custom icon?

I already have one that a friend made but I’d be happy with another

 

Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type?

Sound lovely – any!

 

Are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products?

Sure – I love min things!

 

Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay?

I adore Twilight but I love other vampire stuff too (True Blood, Interview with the Vampire ect.) Haven’t read any other Vampire fiction so I’d be up for anything really! Smutty too!

 

If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have?

DH is big into PS3 but not me. I prefer the old PC/Sega stuff from the late 80’s/90’s.

 

 

How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers?

I love flowers and plants (seeds, pressed and pictures) but I have a black thumb but I’m willing to try! I love picture poetry books on flowers too.

 

How do you feel about marzipan?

Yummy.

 

If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be?

The Lampades, Swank or Szepasszony.

 

Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding?

Cadbury’s from UK or SA. Any type of fruit Chutney But I’m up for trying anything!

 

Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself?

There are a bunch of decants I’m waiting for, when I get them I’ll see if there are any of them I really love.

 

If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Sure! Paints, beads, wool, paper, stickers – anything!

 

Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up?

1.) I want your Sex – George Michael

2.) Sweet Thing – Keith Urban

3.) Hot Patootie – Rocky Horror Picture Show

4.) Bad Romance – Lady Gaga

5.) Kiss me Deadly - Lita Ford

 

Soundtracks you'd like?

I used to have the Grease cd, but have lost it since moving to the States.

 

Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you?

Which ever you prefer, I love homemade stuff!

 

Sport?

Not big on sports – I love watching figure skating though.

 

How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff?

I LOVE STATIONARY. Anything and everything!

 

Would you like homemade preserves?

Yes please.

 

What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet?

I love any and all kind of make up.

 

What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc?

I collect teapots! But anything vintage is lovely!

 

Would you like something you have to make yourself? For example, a kit to knit your own soft toy, or a card making kit, or baking kit, etc. And is there anything in particular you'd like to learn?

That would be fun – I really want to learn to crochet, but anything really!

 

Who is your favorite soap etailer?

I love paintbox, Lush and Villainess but any soap is perfect!

 

Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks?

YES!!!!!

 

Homemade bath products:

Why not?

 

Are you a foodie?:

YES. I love eating and cooking!

 

For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy?

WE LOVE DECORATING! Anything and everything!!!

 

If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it?

Yes. I would love anything you made!

 

If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay?

I’d appreciate anything!

 

With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference?

Nope, whatever my witch wants.

 

Your 5:

Joseph Gordan-Levitt

Joseph Gordan-Levitt

Joseph Gordan-Levitt

Joseph Gordan-Levitt

Joseph Gordan-Levitt

 

Chocolate or other types of candy?

I normally like any type of chocolate but at the moment I can’t eat it (pregnancy makes me hate sweet things) but they will eventually get eaten!

 

For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags?

I don’t mind either except I don’t have the right equipment for using loose leaves.

 

If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls?

I love scarves and I adore shawls.

 

Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike?

I think I’m a lot like Jane from Pride & Prejudice in regards to personality.

 

Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect?

Anything is always appreciated for the kitchen

 

Do you like maple sugar candy?

Never had it but it sounds yummy.

 

What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination?

I have always wanted to try this!

 

If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot?

I love tea cozies!

 

Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices?

Salt, pepper & garlic powder.

 

Microsoft or Apple?

I love Apple but it’s too expensive.

 

Where was your last vacation? What did you like most?

California. It was okay – the weather was lovely.

 

Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them?

Both!!

 

Do you hate any food things with a passion??

Anchovies

 

Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree?

I’d prefer a hard copy only because I end up using the pages for crafts.

 

Any countries you're interested in?

India, France and Switzerland

 

How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not?

Yes! I love stickers and little things like this!

 

Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to?

Guess how much I love you.

 

Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like?

Sure!

 

OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns?

Any socks, any color, any length!

 

Favourite quotes/proverbs

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” – Albert Einstein

 

 

Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit?

I like both studio & live and I prefer explicit.

 

Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd's that you've been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it??

The Matrix, The Breakfast Club, Dawson’s Creek, Heavy Metal (always wanted to see this) and any 80’s Cartoons (like My Little Pony, Gummi Bears ect). CD’s I’d love to get Enya or Kenny G (I know )

 

If you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens?

I’m not very experimental and I like sweet teas and usually always add milk so I’m not a huge fan of green tea’s. But I’m willing to try!

 

If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Any and all I’m not fussy!

 

Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste?

How do you feel about recipes? I love any type of shawl too!

 

What kind of a cook/baker are you?

I adore cooking!! Most of the time my dishes (experiments) turn out well maybe 7 out 10 times they’re good and the rest turn out weird!

 

Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program?

I like delivery for the convenience but if I could afford it I’d be making fancy dinners almost every night!

 

If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it?

That would be nice!

 

If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I’d like both or either!

 

How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients?

Sure!

 

How do people feel about word magnets?

I love them!!!

 

If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be?

OOOh Medieval dresses or the outfits Liv Tyler wears in LOTR!

 

How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc.

Sure!

 

Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?)

Yes yes I would LOVE one!!!

 

Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it?

I love LOTR, The Xanth series by Piers Anthony, Harry Potter, Dragon Lance and The Magician.

Gifts or copies (used is perfect) of any of the above would be lovely.

 

Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try?

I love fruity or flowery or green tea scents. I love Painbox, Villainess and Lush but am willing to try anything!

 

Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind?

YES! Any, all and everything! Geek or pretty and sparkly or sophisticated, I’m not fussy. Particularly hair clips.

 

Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense?

Nope, Pax is still too little and if it was very explicit we’d just keep it in our room.

 

In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats?

Anything.

 

How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories?

SURE!

 

Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update?

Haven’t looked so no.

 

What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...)

I love Fall and Spring. I miss Cape Towns weather – it was cold in Winter but not too cold and hot in Summer but not humid. A nice dry heat.

 

What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items?

Crocheting.

 

Anyone need address/phone type books?

Sure I love address books!

 

How many bottles of BPAL do you have?

Probably around 20 or so.

 

Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect?

I’m dying to learn belly dancing, Zumba and better meditation techniques. So anything related to those things would be great (used cd’s/dvds, candles any accessories.)

 

Do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind?

Not a big fan – I like other cookies though.

 

What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some?

OMG that sounds amazing – never had it but I’m intrigued!

 

Anyone else into Emily Autumn?

Not really.

 

What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share.

We mainly have city paintings, tons of baby photo’s and a beautiful red and gold tree painting in our dining room.

 

Do you love garlic?

YES. I love garlic bread, paste ANYTHING garlice related (but no garlic chocolate thank-you)

 

I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar?

Yes! I love pens, pencils, paints ec.

 

Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form?

I love incense. DH isn’t a big fan but I burn it when I’m alone sometime. I like sandalwood the most. Tarts, oils or candles would probably be better but this is for me not DH so I don’t care ha ha ha!!

 

What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes?

I need & want ballet flats so badly! I might have to cave and get my own. Being pregnant makes it hard to wear heels!

I love these: Flat shoes

I also am dying to buy a pair of cowboy boots! And no I don’t mind used shoes!

 

Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books?

Yes, old and new and I love coloring in books too!

 

Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list?

I used to but it hasn’t been updated in years – so I’d say no rather.

 

Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update?

Haven’t looked.

 

Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags?

Yes. I love pretty goth things.

 

What song is on heavy rotation for you right now?

I want your sex and Take me home tonight (nice oldies)

 

Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays?

???

 

If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it?

Anything would be nice, maybe a bowl with flowers on it? I’m not fussy though.

 

Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing?

I am not a yarnie.

 

If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW.

I loved the monkey costume Tarty made for my son last year.

 

Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies?

I like funny Zombies (like the ballet flats somebody mentioned) or Shawn of the Dead.

 

If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients?

I would choose Cape Town, because that will always be my home because that’s were I grew up. I guess the ingredients would be sea water, sea salt, crackling fire, freshly cut grass, hints of jasmine and lavender and rain on hot tar (asphalt) – would all that be possible???

 

Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like?

I don’t need anything specifically but supplies are always appreciated!

 

Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be?

A pony or unicorn.

 

Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass?

Sure.

 

Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Venomous Villains? Last Unicorn?

Maleficent!!!!

 

Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Villianess – Maleficent – Heroine – She-Ra!

 

Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind?

I started dabbling in Crystals but am still very much a beginner so anything would be appreciated!

 

What's your favorite Halloween Music?

I don’t have any! So feel free to enlighten me with your fav if you want!

 

Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it?

Nothing particular, I love Villainess so anything is fine.

 

Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie?

The Unicorn or The Dormouse. I recently tried June Gloom & The Unsteady Governess and they are 2 new ones (although I haven’t got bottles of these yet.)

 

What are you going to be for Halloween?

Jem from Jem and the Hollograms.

 

Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD?

Not so much weird but ANYTHING regarding The Flower Fairies (books, journals, paper, ornaments, calendars ect.)

 

Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like grapevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.?

Sure I love wreaths

 

Do any witchees need a Snuggie?

Not particularly, I prefer blankets. I think the snuggie would be nice if it closed at the back.

 

So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent?

Never tried it as a fruit on it’s own but I love it in scents.

 

How are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc?

I need a new handbag/purse desperately. Been scouting etsy but they’re so darn expensive. I like ones Like This

 

Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you?

 

Notes: violet, violet leaf, green tea, tea in general, sea/salt, lemon, pomegranate, herbs, apple and jasmine.

Category: aquatic and fruity

 

 

Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general?

Sure, why not.

 

If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics?

Sure.

 

Would you like some homemade snack mix?

Sure.

 

Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl?

I’mnot a huge knitter so no thanks!

 

Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours?

Yes – either farires/mermaids or Twilight or Joseph Gordan-Levitt

 

Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers?

Either

 

Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like?

Sure – sounds cute.

 

Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)?

No thanks.

 

Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How?

Yes please – however they want!

 

Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? If so, which ones are you really really in love with this year?

Just one that I want so badly – The Unsteady Governess. I might have to break down and buy a bottle when I get paid I love it so much.