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11/12/11-11/21/11

 

Cthulu?

 

I am down with Cthulu! Yes!

 

Baking supplies?

 

Ingredients-wise, nothing's springing to mind... vegan white chocolate chips, but they're a pain to get your hands on. Maybe vanilla bean paste? Seasonal: maybe colored sugars like someone else mentioned?

 

Utensils etc-wise, I've been looking for a one piece silicone spatula for a while. I have one that I like but could use more!

 

I loooooove cookie cutters and am always happy to get more. I have basic stuff (circles, diamonds, simple stars, etc) but would love to get seasonal cookie cutters.

 

Anniversary Update!

 

I'm a little relieved to say that nothing in this one is an absolute MUST HAVE for me. All four of the time-of-days have death notes in them for me, though I'm still really interested in sniffing at Dusk & Midnight. I'd love a tiny sniff of Leather Phoenix but again, there's patchouli which I usually don't do well.

 

Plush microbes?

 

They're totally adorable, but I already have some! I think they came from my sister-in-law who works at Archie McPhee. Not really dying for any of the others.

 

Would you rather have an early reveal, or would you prefer one close to the end of the round?

 

No big preference! I think for a little round like this, it's probably the most fun to wait until the end, but if you wanna reveal December 1st or something, I'll still love you.

 

Geek Chic cosmetics: Nope... I love the idea but I don't really do makeup.

 

chile, yay or nay? (Example: I had a delicious dark chocolate bar the other day that had dried cherries and red chile....YUM! There are local cookies here that are shortbread type with chile. And of course, in NM we are famous for our chile ristras which are mostly decorative (though usually you could use the dried chiles if you wanted to).)

 

YES chile! I love all chiles, and in sweet or savory applications. Dried chiles are an ingredient I can always use more of... no matter how many dried anchos/pasillas/chipotles/whatevers I buy, I always seem to be out of them.

 

November 11th

 

Let's talk about fruit! Do you like dried fruit or h ate it? Like some but not others?

 

I like most dried fruit. I really, really love dried apricots. Not super into dried bananas (though my son LOVES them so they *would* end up eaten at my house). I don't like freeze-dried stuff in general-- freeze-dried berries are gross.

 

How do you feel about cherries? Prefer the sweet or tart versions? Dried? Jam? Salsa? Hot sauce? BBQ sauce?

 

I freaking love cherries. They're one of my top five favorite fruits, and when they're in season and I can afford them, I gorge myself silly on them... and then when they're not in season/are too expensive, then I eat cherry jam. Mmm, cherry jam.

 

I've never had them in salsa/hot sauce/BBQ sauce but am intrigued by all three.

 

What is your general philosophy about patterns for accessories such as socks, scarves, and tights? Do you like solids? Stripes? Polka dots? Weird patterns like harlequin-type stuff? Any of the above

 

Any of the above! I guess stripes are my favorite, then solids, then weird stuff (yay argyle!) and finally polka dots.

 

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11/11/11

 

November 9th

 

Sooo. Yules. Those just happened. What are you interested in, Bunny?

 

*cry* Everything. Okay, not everything. I did a post in the Oak Moon thread detailing my thoughts on each one if you're really curious. I also bought myself a butt ton of decants already.

 

Stuff I didn't already get decants of but would love to try: many of the returning scents. Egg Nog, Noche Buena, Boite en Diablo, Yule, etc.

 

Do you like coin purses?

 

Not really. I have a tendency to lose them. Which um, runs counter to their purpose.

 

Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate?

 

Dark dark dark! There are some vegan milk chocolates out there (Rice Dream makes one, and there are some others) and I like that sometimes... but milk chocolate mostly reminds me of the crappy chocolates I ate as a little kid. Dark's the way to go!

 

What are your opinions on traditional holiday cookie flavorings? I'm thinking anise and cardamom in particular.

 

Very positive! I love them both!

 

Do you like artisan oils and vinegars?

 

I do I do! Vinegars more so than oils, but really, ingredients to cook with are always a hit with me.

 

Bunny, could you use a 2012 calendar, and, if so, do you like big monthly ones or the page-a-day type?

 

Wouldn't mind a big wall calendar at all. I like having a little planner book on hand but my iphone has kind of taken over that purpose.

 

If your fox were to knit something for you, would it be a lacy shawl or a pair of socks?

 

Both sound so nice. Um... really, that's hard. The socks would probably get more use.

 

Would anyone else be interested in a soap dish or something like that?

 

Sure! Especially if you're painting it yourself or something.

 

Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, which house do you identify with, and why? Would you want knitted things/replicas/accessories in your house colours?

 

I love HP but am not really part of the fandom per se. I want to be a Gryffindor but I'm resigned to the fact that I'd probably be a Ravenclaw. Going to grad school on a fellowship fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine, which was to get paid to go to school.

 

Are there any Yules from *PAST* years that you're interested in trying? Including past winter inquisitions?

 

2010 was a rough year for me financially and I missed out on ALL the Yules. There are a ton of Nutcracker scents that I wanted to try... I would loooove a decant or even a sniffie of some of those.

 

I'm pretty set on Yules from years before that, though there are some classics that I still haven't managed to try and would love to sniff.

 

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11/7/11

 

49. Do you like/need boxes for perfume/knicknacks?

 

Basically always, yes.

 

50. Coffee or tea? With caffeine or without? Flavors (if so, what?) or no? Whole bean/ground/loose leaf/bags?

 

I think this is a repeat question... but in general, yes to coffee (with caffeine), not huge into tea right now (though always open to chai).

 

51. Do you have a strong preference for any sort of bath and body product brands (i.e. etailer/etsy type cos, department store/specialty brands like Lush) or are you cool with anything that doesn't smell like Bunnybane?

 

I prefer etailer/Etsyish bath & body stuff just because they tend to be more natural ingredientwise and less like here why don't you slather this long list of unpronounceable chemicals onto your skin/hair?

 

52. A question: reveal, yes or no?

 

Reveals make me happy! But it's your call.

 

53. Any favorite cuddly characters?

 

No particular favorites. My son is CRAZY about Totoro and My Little Pony (really), so if you send anything Totoro-y or vaguely equine, he will freak out with happiness and try to steal it from me.

 

54. Charity gifts? Either fair-trade type stuff, or virtual type gifts, like vaccinations or school supplies being bought on your behalf, or something along those lines?

 

Sure, this is always a nice idea.

 

55. Bunny, are you interested in tarts from Two Timing Tart? What scents, if any, are you interested in?

 

Nope, I don't do tarts.

 

 

56. Do you need any holiday recipes? Is there something in particular that you'd like baked or made for you? And for those of you doing the no sugar/low sugar, etc. thing these days, how about savory things?

 

Do I *need* recipes? No. Do I *want* them? Always! There's nothing I can think of in particular, but I love food and I love cooking and you can basically never go wrong with a food related gift for me.

 

57. Speaking about candles, how much do you look forward to the BPTP candles that will be launched on Etsy? I don't know if there will be other scents than the Samhain and Pumpkin Cookie one, but is there a specific one you are longing for?

 

I'm sure they're lovely but I don't really do candles.

 

58. Does anyone have issues with gently used things like books, etc.?

 

Nope! Used is good! As long as we're not talking used soap or cosmetics.

 

59. Are you a big ol' nerd for any particular subject? Science, math, linguistics, etc? Or particular authors/fandoms?

 

Ha ha ha. I am a big ol' nerd for SO MANY THINGS. Science, math, anything computer related, languages, cooking, um... yeah.

 

60. Bunnies, how do you feel about lemon-flavored items, like lemon marmalade, lemon curd, lemon pound cake, or lemon cookies?

 

Very positive! I love lemon!

 

61. Fingerless mittens or full mitts?

 

I need things either with no fingers or with individual fingers. I can't do a mitten style all my fingers are trapped inside of this one bit and pressed together type of glove.

 

 

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11/4/11

 

Does anything from Fusion Sweets interest you?

 

They don't have ingredients listed, so I can't say for sure... if the hard candies are vegan, I'd be willing to try them! They're so preeeetty!

 

Interested in anything from the Elements and Artifacts Yule update?

 

Think I was waaaaay too slow on this. The E&A stuff is really beautiful, I'd love to have one of her necklaces some day.

 

What was the best holiday present you ever got?

 

My sister was born on Christmas. That's hard to beat. (Awwwww *puke* I just grossed myself out with sentimentality.)

 

I am blanking on anything beyond that!

 

Bunny, what scent are you desperately wanting to be resurrected this year with the Anniversary update?

 

Hmmm... there's nothing that I would expect to actually see resurrected that I'm dying for. But I would love to someday see Sleepy Moon come back, and Fearful Pleasure. (I know FP is extremely unlikely as it was part of a specific themed Weenie set, but ah, a girl can dream!)

 

Groupon for Moxie Nouveau!

Dear Bunneh, is this something that would interest you?

 

Hmmm... I'm not a big lotion person so that part of the deal would be wasted on me. Their Christmas scents look amazing though... so... maybe, if you can use the Groupon on those!

 

Bun-bun, what's your favourite colour?

 

Red! And grey. And well... I like most colors.

 

Your favourite gemstone?

 

Amethyst, labradorite, onyx, and that blue one I always forget the name of... um, I like gem stones.

 

Your favourite animal (real or imaginary)?

 

The noble tree kangaroo! Also, guinea pigs.

 

And do you have any intense phobias?

 

I don't like gore, am bothered by the grotesque, and am unable to handle death related things.

 

Other than that, I don't like actual bugs much but stuffed bugs/images of insects etc don't bother me! Oh, and I have a huge physically revulsion to mold. You weren't going to mail me mold, were you?

 

Facebook/twitter: I'm on Facebook under my real name, but dunno how you would add me while still being sneaky. I have a twitter account under coldandsleepy but I basically never use it.

 

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so...someone has gifted you a $20 gift card from walgreens to ONLY use on things for yourself. no necessities here. what do you buy?

 

Hm... I am really not much of a drug store shopper. The only thing I go there for (other than medication) are diaper wipes for my kid. That's not helpful!

 

I'll buy... $20 worth of dark rum!

 

I live near a brick and morter location for a really, really good spice store. would you use cooking spices and if you would, what would you need? (it's penzey's if you want to google it).

 

Penzey's! Cool! I really want some ground sumac, which I think they might carry.

 

Do you like knitted goods? If so, what would you like, what colors, and do you have any sensitivites or preference when it comes to type of yarn (ex: wool: yay or nay? do you prefer machine washable materials? do you not care?)?

 

Yes, I like them!

 

I didn't mention this in my questionaire so let me clarify here: wool does not bother me ethically. I don't want to go into a long discussion of this, but suffice to say, I'm fine with getting wool things if that's what you want to send.

 

hey swap partner...could you use a new mug?

 

I own more mugs than jesus. That's a lot of mugs.

 

... but I'm still open to any really cool mugs. Like if you painted one yourself or something, I'd totally be on that.

 

Is there any sort of regional food/drink/treat you miss or have always wanted to try?

 

Hm... I'm from the east coast and I miss good bagels, gigantic soft pretzels, and hoagies. (None of those are really mailable, huh?)

 

Do you do a Christmas tree? If yes is it themed or specially colored or do you just have all different ornaments and such?

 

This is my first year not visiting my in-laws (who don't do a tree... they decorate the potted plants in their living room but it's not the same) for Christmas in EIGHT YEARS! We're staying home because I'll be like 38 or 39 weeks pregnant. Am I going to do a tree? I am going to DO THE HELL out of a tree.

 

There will probably be some very basic theme, just because we'll be getting ornaments all at once and not bit by bit over the years. Probably 1 or 2 colors of balls plus I'm thinking of making water/flour/salt ornaments with my kid. And lights.

 

Would you like a special ornament?

 

Totally, totally, totally open to a special ornament. Don't worry about theme.

 

Tim Tams. Yay or nay?

 

Nay, not vegan, alas.

 

I know some people are squicked out at the idea of eating things that other people make, or the thought of deep fried cookies sends them into cardiac arrest. If you were my fox, would you like to receive some homemade goodies, or would you prefer that your goodies came from the store?

 

Um, I am the opposite of squicked out by homemade foods. You could tell me that your cat licked the cookies and you coughed all over them and I'd still be like "awwww, that's so sweet, you baked for me!" Definitely prefer homemade.

 

Would any Bunny like to receive Holiday serving bowls, trays, platters etc...?

Winter/Christmas or Thanksgiving/Fall themed?

 

Sure! I love fancy dishes. Winter/Christmas related preferred since we're never home for Thanksgiving, but I'm down with Fall themed too!

 

My lovely fluffy Snow Bunny, would you like a bodyscrub made by me? If so, what scent(s) would you like, if you had to think along the lines of essential oils? And would you prefer sugar or salt? A dryer scrub or one that's more oily/moist?

 

Sure! I dig simple scents... maybe lavender and citrus? Rose and citrus? Rose and lavender? Ooh, you know what I love? Eucalyptus! Sugar or salt scrub's fine, though I do like a nice moist scrub.

 

Dear snow bunny, do you like candles? if yes, then what kind? scented (what scents), unscented, what colors, do you like them plain/painted on the outside/with decorations attached to the surface/sculpted?

 

Not really. :/ I like candles but never have an opportunity to burn them. And as much as I like scent on myself, I don't really scent my atmosphere at all.

 

Also what do you think of little soaps? I know most people don't use soaps nowadays but I love the chocolate/vanilla/cocoa/butter/sugar combo scents that I see at beauty stores

 

I own a hilarously huge amount of soap. There's always room for one more.

 

Socks! Slippers! Do you love them or not really wear them? If you love them, do you also love Sock Dreams?

 

Love them! Wear them! Love Sock Dreams too!

 

Would you wear something like this if your Fox were to knit you one? If so, what color? (Cowl)

 

It looks like it might be nice to wear while biking in the morning, when I freeze my metaphorical balls off. I like a nice red, but really I am very easy going about color. No pastels, no bright yellow (unless it's part of a blend of colors), but otherwise, I'm good.

 

new question: talk to me of coffee. Whole bean? Ground? Flavored, not flavored? Decaf, whole caff? Favorite roasters? Drip, french press, keurig? BRING ON THE TEA?

 

Mmm, coffee. Whole bean is good and preferrable because I go through coffee pretty slowly right now (at a rate of a single 10oz cup per day). I don't mind coffee with say, cinnamon added (mmm, cinnamon) but I'm not really into flavored coffees. I prefer darker roasts over lighter roasts. My favorite roasters are all local guys... if you have local coffee roasters, I would LOVE to try whatever they have.

 

Who else here loves or would like to try Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics? If so, what would you like?

 

I don't really do makeup (aside from sheer lip tints, which I'm okay with) so nope.

 

Have you tried anything from Cocoa Pink and if so, what products and scents do you like or would like to try?

 

They definitely have stuff that sounds interesting to me... I have an answer to this in one of my SW questions blog and if this is particularly relevant to you, drop a hint somehow and I'll be happy to dig it up for you.

 

Anybody into nail polish? Any color or formula preferences?

 

I can't wear it to work, and am too lazy to apply it in general anyway, so no.

 

If you found a $50 bill on the ground and were to place a Lab order, what would be in it? (And shipping is free through the magical BPAL unicorn!)

 

This another one where I already have a detailed answer written up but... I would love to try imps of basically all of the newer Mad Tea Party scents. I would also probably buy myself a bottle of Ta-Ta because I am kind of crazy for it.

 

Is there any particular holiday DVD that you don't have that you would like to own?

 

Nothing's coming to mind right now... I already have How the Grinch Stole Christmas, that's about it. I like Christmas movies though and now that I have a kid at home, I'd be happy to rewatch some other classics.

 

How do you feel about superheros? Are you a Marvel or DC fan? Do you have a favorite hero?

 

Not a superhero fan really.

 

Would my bunny like anything in particular from Lush? I do have access to an actual Lush store, and also wouldn't mind ordering retro items online.

 

Like all of their vegan Christmas stuff appeals to me...

 

I am big into bubble bars. My 2 year old and I take a lot of bubble baths, so um, yeah, we can always use more. French Kiss is my favorite, but I'm pretty easy to please.

 

Also, question, dearest bunnies: would you like a Paintbox from Paintbox Soapworks? If so, which scents?

 

Groan. Yes. I want *everything* from Paintbox. Maybe a Paintbox with:

 

Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh

The Man in the Moon

The Englishman

The Olive Tree

 

NEW QUESTION! - Do you have kids (or kid-like pets) who your fox may want to take into account, either in terms of a little extra goody or simple safety?

 

I have a 2 year old son who is pretty good about not sticking foreign objects in his mouth, etc. He would be delighted to receive a little treat, he thinks anything that comes in the mail is rightfully his anyway.

 

I also have 2 guinea pigs, Pingpong and Ianto, but they are pretty good about letting me have my mail.

 

How do you feel about honey/beeswax? Would you like any?

 

No thanks. I'm not terribly opposed to things that include honey or beeswax, but I don't search them out and wouldn't have any use for either component.

 

NEW QUESTION: Are you a Trader Joe's fan, who either doesn't have a store nearby or just loves their stuff and has a wishlist?

 

I like TJ's but have several in my area. (Oh, California.)

 

The Paintbox Soapworks Yules are up, or at least round one is (updates coming throughout the week). Interested in anything?

 

*cry* I want it allllll. I'm really drawn to Comfort & Joy and would love it either in a soap or sorbetto. Snoggin' too.

 

If I were to place ONE LAST Weenie order, (uh, which I will) what would you want me to include for you?

 

Hmmmm... maybe Gorobble? Or Pumpkin Latte? I adore Ta Ta but am almost definitely going to buy a bottle for myself.

 

Will you be away for any part of the round?

 

Briefly-- I'll be out of town from the day before Thanksgiving til the Monday after. Other than that, no!

 

What type of books do you like? Dying to read anything?

 

I'll read anything. I'm a book ho. Especially into memoirs and science fiction.

 

If you like Christmas music (or any other holiday music, for that matter), what kind of style do you like? Traditional? Modern and poppy? Indie?

 

This may make you laugh, since I'm like "oh I'm so secular", but I freaking love traditional religious Christmas music. Ave Maria? OH yeah! And many more. I sang in a Catholic choir in my youth and have never gotten over my love for that stuff, even if I got over the rest of it.

 

Do you enjoy things that taste like roses?/mastic?

 

Roses, YES! Mastic, I don't know but I'd love to find out!

 

i live in the city of the chicken wing. if i were to send you something savory, what's your heat tolerance (or sweet and heat for that matter).

 

Love spicy things, but I'm prone to acid reflux right now. (Pregnancy again.) So I have to limit it to moderate/mild spice at present. Sriracha-- still doable. Hotter than that? Probably too hot for right now.

 

If your fox/bunny were to gift you with a giftcard from anywhere, as in any store foodwise, music wise etc. what giftcard would you like?

 

Theo Chocolates in Seattle. I don't know why that's the first thing that came to mind but um, yeah.

 

If I were to send you chocolate is there anything I should avoid as in nuts, cherries etc.? Also, what are some of your favorite holiday candies?

 

Nothing to avoid but animal products! I love nuts, fruits, spices, etc. I'm a sucker for anything with candy cane in it around Christmas, and candied nuts, and um, anything else really...