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In the bottle, a sweet and tropical blueberry. I'm guessing that's the vanilla and ginger that are contributing to that. Wet - Sweet tropical blueberry, Batman! Totally loving this! No! No! As it dries that wonderful blueberry note is pushed back leaving a still nice tropical blend in the front. The currant starts coming out as well, and it's quite nice. I still wish the lucious blueberry note would have stuck around longer though.

In the imp - rose, jasmine and just a hint of mandarin. A lot nicer than I was anticipating! I was expecting the musk and myrrh to jump out at me, but this is very pleasant! Wet - Ahhh here we go, the spicy musky myrrh has brutally pushed it's way to the front. Spices and musks are definitely amped on my skin. Eventually this morphs into a sandy rose. Dusty, musk drenched roses in the desert! Nice, but musks are not too good for me.

In the imp I get a wet, murky and slightly sharp impression. Not a whole lot of mint or violet yet. I can smell them in the backgroung, but it's very faint. Wet it reminds me of a dirtier, less floral Bayou. I see Bayou as a relatively clear body of water with cypress knees and flowers, which Faeu Boulanger is the dark and dirty depths of the swamp, if that makes sense. Still no mint, but the violet is getting a little braver and is starting poke out. After a while the sharpness returns. Very pungent too. Slightly soapy sharp, swampy decaying florals in a hot bog. Very interesting indeed! A nice and nifty scent, just not so much my style.

In the imp - this is unique. It brings back memories of something that I just can't quite remember. Just a familiar vibe I guess, but absolutely enchanting. Dark and green without being overly so. Wet something starts going a bit sour, slightly reminiscent of nail polish remover. Thankfully that sour stage goes away pretty quick, but it is still sharper and darker than in the imp. After a bit the sharpness fades as well. Overall this is a nice, dark green floral for those who don't like florals.

In the imp I get eucalyptus and mint with a very faint hint of florals. Wet it starts going rather chemically scent on me. Only a very very faint and tiny hint of possibly flowers, but only if I huff at it for a while. After a while that clinical scent starts to fade and the tease of flowers starts blooming. It's now a eucalyptus and slightly floral soap scent on me.

1/11 How often do untested BPAL scents work on you? (excluding notes you already know will go bad / you dislike) It's honestly a mix. Lots of times I will find things that work out nicely but aren't quite my style, or I wouldn't wear it enough. But that doesn't stop me from trying! I'm up for trying just about anything once, and for that reason, I love getting imps and decants! 1/10 What does everyone want out of the new update? (Lupercalia, Bony Moon & Earth Ox) Dear Witch, I have been a bad, bad girl! All the Shunga and Aphrodite and Box of Chocolate scents sounded so good that I got decants of them ALL! However, I would dearly love to try Earth Ox, but alas, it's not in the cards for me right now. 12/31 Who is your favorite villain of all-time? Hmm...I don't know if I have a favorite... I like it when the villain wins every now and then though 12/30 Does anyone like Valerie Anands books?Or her Psuedonym Fiona Buckley...? I've never read any of them 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 like Cooking Light What plans does everyone have for NYE? Spent it quietly at home[/b] Who is interested in the room sprays? esp. from the inquisition? I'd be interested in trying any room sprays! They all sound so nice Who's a Disney fan? Cartoons, theme parks, or just general stuff? I like some of the movies, but not fanatically. 12/26 Do you like mythical/fantastical creatures? Which ones? I LOVE mythical/fantastical creatures. Fairies, mermaids, dragons and the like. Nature spirits, chances are, you name, I'll like it! Well, except for unicorns. I like unicorns but not as much as the first ones I listed. 12/18 Question to all the knitters out there, what size knitting needles do you use the most? Not a knitter 12/17 How do you feel about winter-themed but not really holiday type decorations? Things like snowflakes and fake icicles and the like? Not opposed, but we don't really decorate much. 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. Nope, no good luck charm 12/16 If you were to attend Hogwarts, into which House would you be sorted? That is a very good question. I like Harry Potter, but I am not an uber-hardcore fan of it. Would you be interested in some knitted wire jewelry, like this? Possibly 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? Just the background it came with. Usually I'm super quick to change it, but the back ground is black with a pretty grey flower design so I kept it. 12/15 What do you collect...besides BPAL? I love notebooks. I can never get enough notebooks 12/14 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. Some of my favorite artists are Selina Fenech and Jessica Galbranth. I love their styles. Anyone else a Luis Royo fan? Sure What are your favorite websites (i.e., the ones you visit every day, or almost every day)? there are so many! icanhascheezburger.com and sites like that, a lot of comics, questionablecontent.net, cyanide & happiness, roosterteeth.net, ctrlaltdel-online.net, notalwaysright.com, and the weather website. Yes, I went there. How do you feel about Lush? Anything you want to try? There is a few Lush things I'd be interested in trying, they are in my wishlist. How do you feel about home made lip balm, salt or sugar scrubs, soap, bath salts, etc? I usually get my scrubs from Haunt and my lotions from Villainess, but I am always up for trying new things! I absolutely love bath stuffs of all shapes and sizes. It's how I pamper myself. 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.) I like blues and greens and purples, and all types of yarn are fine as far as I know! 12/13 What is one REALLY expensive, completely outrageous thing you would LOVE to get but totally don't expect to ever get from anyone? I would love a locket...the one with the phoenix on it to be exact, but I am not expecting it at all! I'll get it one day, when the finances are right Do you like coffee mugs? Travel or stay at home? How big? Do you like ones from Starbucks? I wouldn't use a travel mug 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? None, thank you 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? Not a tea drinker at all. Pots/cozys/presses/strainers? no need, we already have a pot for my guy to make his What is your favorite hot chocolate or drinking chocolate? Do you need Vegan or no? oh hot chocolate is my favorite warm drink! I loves it in the morning, with lunch, in the evening, before bed! Warm chocolately goodness that warms you from the inside out! I will drink it all! Not a dark chocolate fan though, or a huge fan of the little marshmallows. Do you need any decanting supplies? Pipettes? Vials? How about any wand caps? Roller bottles? Some spray bottles (for oils mixed with alcohol?) Sure, I wouldn't say no to some pipettes vials and wand caps. 12/12 I wanted to ask a question: are there any rare (or even uber-rare) scents that you'd really like to try? Well sure! I'm interested in trying all sorts of stuffs. The last few on my WL under the As If category would probably be the rarest. I don't think I have a holy grail sort of scent though, just all things I'd be curious to try! Does your forum name have a special significance? Refer to something or someone you admire? Reflect your interests? Come on, spill! I wish I had some super cool reason, but I love fall, and I'm often in a daze, so it seems to work! 12/11 What's your favorite texture? Satin, warm and cozy, and super soft textures What's one luxury item you want to pamper yourself with but haven't yet? um... honestly I'm not sure... I was going to put an ice cream maker, but my mum got me one for christmas, so maybe a book full of yummy ice cream recipes? Do you prefer arm warmers to the wrist, to the base of the fingers, or half fingered? I prefer either to the base of the fingers or half fingered Any favorite cartoon characters? Disney, Sanrio, etc? I like cute kawaii stuffs, no particular characters. Oh! The Octonauts! They are so cute! Have you (or maybe the younguns in your family) been exposed to the Webkinz craze? Nah, pass on this one. Who's your favorite playwright? I don't really watch many plays. 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? No, not really, I'm not particularly athletic. 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? Nope 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? my nut intolerance is purely having to do with my disliking nuts I dont mind the scents of them though If you are a fan, who were your favorite Buffy and Angel characters? Not a ginormous fan, but Spike Do you like Shakespeare? Which plays? Kind of 12/10 Question for the Class: Favorite Musical? The Phantom of the Opera! I do enjoy most musicals though 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? Milky! I'm not a fan of dark or white chocolate, but I'm definitely not opposed to flavors and things like that. Just no nuts, I'm not a fan of nuts. Favorite animals? Least favorite? Dragons, tigers, penguins are favs. Least favs are monkeys. Don't know why. And worms. How do you feel about Heifer International? Or do you have other favorite charities not mentioned in your application? It's good. So is the SPCA So for all witches of the shimmying types- would you like tassel belts/jingle belts/ ect and if so, how big are your hips? I do not shimmy 12/9 What are 3 places that you'd like to visit, or re-visit? Anywhere and everywhere! Especially anywhere in Europe, Australia, Japan, just everywhere! Literary erotica. Who doesn't love it? All for it Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL wishlist during the round I don't plan on buying any, but I do have a few swaps going on, so I'm not sure what I'll be getting, but it's all gravy! Do you read graphic novels/comics? Which ones? Not really Which witches would want Bpal boxes? Or imp cases? I got a lovely box last round How about a short - or longer - piece of fanfic? sure 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? um... just about everything! With my wedding coming up in April, I'm trying to put most of my spare monies towards that, so I'm trying to hold off on buying lots of things unless I absolutely need it Would you like handmade piece of calligraphy as a gift? I've always liked calligraphy and admire people who can do it What jewelry are you wearing now? What jewelry do you wear everyday-or do you change jewelry all the time? I wear my engagement ring, a gold necklace from my grandma, and my silver earrings everyday. I don't usually vary it just because I don't have much jewelry Boxes, baskets, etc.? sure Chia Pet, do you need one? not really Houseplants and/or things to put them in: thoughts? Probably not... My kitties are very curious and I'm sure it would end in disaster Do you like baskets, jars and other interesting containers? Filled or Empty? I do like them, but honestly it would be more useful if they were used to house something. We already have a bunch of stuff, so more stuff for decoration probably wouldn't be best right now 12/8 Who are your forum friends, person or people your witch can contact for ideas? My super awesome witch from last round, Angelfish323, seems to know me pretty well! What cartoons did you grow up watching? Any animated shows you still watch? Sailor Moon! Oh I love Sailor Moon! I still watch tons of animated shows/cartoons! I love movies like Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, things like that. um... Bleach, I'm interested in Hellsing as well, Mythical Detective Loki of Ragnarok I believe is the name too Do you like honey? Will you like to try creamy honey with black sesame or with cinnamon powder? I do enjoy honey but honestly don't eat it much What is the biggest problem or sad thing in your life? Of course, I mean the saddest or worst thing you can confess here. I feel stuck in a rut here. I need a change, and can't wait to move next summer, which is the change I think both me and my guy need, so we're looking forward to that. Also, I'm having a hella hard time losing weight. Staying dedicated to it, keeping up with working out... I have problems finishing things, and I think this is just falling into that category, and I'm really unhappy with myself physically, so this is particularly disappointing to me. What fashion item or style do you like, but never wear? I love corsets and things like that! Do you like to cook? if so, what? Would you like things like spices, cookbooks, recipes, tips? I like to bake more than I like to cook. Do any of you like puzzle books? I love crossword puzzle books and those word searches! 12/6 I love Christmas music even though I'm pagany -- how about you? I like Christmas music, but eventually I get tired of the same thing over and over, so different is always better! Anyone else have a sudden and unexpected favorite BPAL lately? no, not lately, but I've still got tons of imps to try It's cold outside - what are your favorite drinks to keep yourself warm and cozy? hot chocolate, no question. Would my potential Witchee be up for some music stuff they'd never heard before if they couldn't understand the words? Sure! 12/5 What kind of candy/sweet treat would you like to receive? I'm trying not to do too much candy right now Would you personally rather get handmade jewelry or the beads to make something yourself? handmade. I'm not too creative when it comes to making my own jewelry 12/4 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? I don't know how to knit 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? Nope, no monies to go a-visitng this year, so I'll be here all season 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? I'm not quite sure what a Tim Tam is... I'm willing to try almost anything though! However I'm not a fan of caramel Hand beaded jewellery, yay or nay? sure! Which witches would like hair accessories: clips, scrunchies, hairsticks, headscarves, etc? Clips, scrunchies and hairsticks welcome! Probably wouldn't wear a headscarf though 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? Not really any crafting supplies that I'm dying for Anyone else a total nerd like me and would like DnD/Roleplay stuff (Dice, minis, books, corny tees, etc.)? corny tees of just about any variety are always loved, my personal favs are the ones with the Chuck Norris sayings actual roleplay stuff, not so much How do people feel about unusual ornaments? As in, for holidays other than Christmas? We don't really decorate a whole lot, and with two extremely curious cat, will have no tree this year, but I do still like ornaments of any flavor Question: who would like a pair of handknit socks? Size? Color preference? Cabled, ribbed (for your pleasure), stranded colorwork, etc.? I know nothing about hand knit socks, but I do enjoy having warm feetsies How does everyone feel about steampunk? I think it is an extremely cool style Since we're talking about warm winter wearables, who likes hats? Mittens? Arm warmers? even though I'm in TX, I love love love scarves and armwarmers! If your witch were to send you cookies, what kind of cookies would you like? sugar cookies, peanut butter cookies, or snickerdoodles! Who likes tshirts? What about homemade tshirts? Like with transfers I made myself.... tshirts are always nifty 12/3 Would you like to receive ATCs (artist trading cards) or would you prefer something more usable, like bookmarks or something? would probably prefer something more usable 12/2 What witch would like a cloak? a cloak would be totally kick ass, but I honestly wouldn't wear it out of the house

In the imp - heavy on the papaya with a hint of gin. I was really hoping for the kick ass blueberry but so far none to be found. Wet it reminds me of what it tastes like when I'm eating skittles. (I like to pair up the different colors so I get a nice tropical fruit blend!) Mainly lemon grass and papaya. The gin takes a backseat, which I'm pleasantly surprised about! Wait! Blueberry! I decent a wafting of blueberry goodness from my hand! Wait wha....as I sniff, there's no blueberry. I have phantom blueberries! I keep getting these little teasing whiffs of blueberries but upon closer sniffage it disappears! After a while this turns super duper sweet. Like I could almost get a toothache from sniffing this sweet. Luckily this stage doesn't last too long, and afterwards it's followed by a lovely light scent. Now it smells like a creamy blueberry and papaya mix with a little extra zing. And as I typed that last sentence I realized that that is indeed what it's supposed to smell like. This smells like what a tropical sunset would look like to me. All bright yellows and oranges streaking a clear blue sky over the water. Overall I'm pretty pleased with this. I eventually get some mixed blueberry goodness and while the gin note is there, it's never crazy strong. However after it reaches what I think of as it's ideal phase, it's almost dwindled down to nothingness. I agree this would need to be slathered often. I'm not sure if I'm going to hunt down a bottle but I will definitely be making use of my decant

In the imp - a very masculine scent, to my nose. Heavy on the patchouli and frankincense. Wet it becomes softer almost immediately. Not quite feminine, but it's definitely downgraded from masculine to unisex. Not as sharp and biting as in the imp, but still heavy on the incense vibe. After a while it's just a musky incense, which for some reason is giving me a slight headache for some reason. A few hours later and it's still a heavy incense scent, but the sandalwood has been slowly taking over as the front note. A great scent if you enjoy incense and musk in my opinion. I get a dusky red color association with this as well, almost the color of dried blood. Not to be gross, just that kind of burnt red/brown shade

In the imp it's exotic and spicy, and I had a bit of a hard time distinguishing the notes. Definitely has a warm, sandy feel to it. Wet it's musky. After a few up close sniffs, I find it slightly reminiscent of the shavings we used to line our guinea pig's cage with. Not in a bad way though! Fresh and clean and slightly musky. I guess that's the sandalwood taking over. After a while there's been little change, with the saffron moving up to the front with the amber and musk with the sandalwood kind of in the back. I don't get any rose or nutmeg in this at all. The longer I have this on, the more the sandalwood takes over. After a few hours it's almost entirely musky sandalwood with a background of spice. Overall a very nice blend, exotic, warm and musky, and orangish-golden colored in my mind. However it's a bit too much musk for my personal taste.

In the imp it smells delightfully fruity! Wet it smells exactly like jelly beans! This scent reminds me of Easter, because we always get those big things of Jelly Bellies for Easter, so it's bringing back good memories. After a bit it dries down but it keeps that fruity sweetness, but not like jelly beans anymore. It smells like a yummy bowl of ripe melons. After a few hours it softens down to a light, fresh and fruity scent. Definitely digging this one way more than I was expecting. It's exactly the fresh scent that I've been searching for, and I wish I would have know about it during the summer as it seems like it would be a refreshing summer scent for a hot day

How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind?I'm all for that! I do enjoy honey, we don't have it much though What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? Sit outside. Sit or walk around outside at a park or near the woods and read, or maybe latch hook or cross stitch, both of which I'm trying to get back into, or play ds or just nap or write. If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size?Lilith enjoys things with feathers and sparklies that she can bat around, and Franny enjoys taking her toys and running around with them himself. No catnip though... they say it makes cats crazy, and Lilith is already cracked up enough as it is! What's your ringtone?I have several ringtones for different people Say This Sooner by The Almost is my general one though Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all?Addams family What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])? I'm not a tea fan so I don't really have much use for tea accessories... How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies? I'm completely fine with that! Say, witches, I have a question about birthdays. do you expect/rely on other people to plans birthday outings and activities?We don't really do a whole lot for birthdays... a simple day out with my guy and dinner with friends, nothing big Tarts? Yes/no? I don't have a burner for them.... I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)? I actually don't like caramel at all... Just not pleasing to my taste buds.. no bacon chocolate though What's your favorite animal? any big cat and dragons and foxes What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? I'm actually not dying for anything right now... I would like a back up bottle of Pumpkin IV 08, it's just so delicious, same with Blade of Grass If you could have dinner/drinks/coffee with any 3 living people that are not your family/friends already, who would they be-?hmmm...that is indeed a toughie... I think I would like to meet Selina Fenech, as I love love love her art... other people... I'm kind of blanking at the moment If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be? I'm really not sure... Oh! Sailor Moon! I love that show! I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? I love blankets! There is little better than snuggling up under a nice blanket! I don't like blankets that are too heavy though as I'm one of those that gets hot at the drop of a hat. What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat?potato chips! oh gosh I love them! Ranch, Sour Cream and Cheddar! So tasty! But oh so bad for me *sobs* Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? It's going to be very hard, but no. Everything on my wishlists are safe from me Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? I used to, many years ago, but the battery died and I never got around to replacing it... I would wear one again.. I don't like the big bulky ones, so it would have to be a slim feminine looking one What is your favorite art movement and/or style? ie impressionist, surrealist, art nouveau, etc um... I'm pretty sure it's not a movement, but I love photos/paintings/drawings/whatever of nature. And fairy-type creatures of course. Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device? I have cases for both For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose Not a tea drinker Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you? I'm in Texas, so unfortunately it does not get as cold as I would like. However it does get kinda cold. I love homegrown scarves and what not! I hoard them for the day that we will like somewhere where it gets pretty cold! But I do use them here as well. I like all colors! My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet? I have a zune and with that comes free unlimited downloads, so I don't use online radio stations too much.. but home made crafts like scarves and what not! I love scarves! Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms? no, but my phone is old and is on its last leg. Not sure if whatever new phone I'll get will have one though. If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? not a coffee person, so nope What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? I've never really thought about it..I like a lot of instrumental music, violins and piano especially How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL? A little bit of everything! It usually depends on where I'm going and how much time I have to get ready. Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above? Candles are my favorites! I love those black wrought iron gothic looking candle holders! Any kinds! Candles are just so much fun! BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olfactory pleasures? Scent is a big one of course. I also love water. I love the sound of water, running streams, brooks, waves crashing... and the scent of water...the salty ocean and just the fresh scent of a lake, and of course rain! I love the smell of the air right before and after a thunderstorm. I also love the the feel of satin. It's so smooth! And also soft fuzzy sweaters! I love cuddling with a nice warm sweater or a scarf! How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals? I love baked goods and kits to make said baked goods! However I am on a diet, so it would have to be rather low fat or healthy. I am dying to try some baked goods with lavender! I've heard some good things and it sounds like something I would like. I'm all for trying something new and yummy! What are your pet's names, and what are they named for?Our bunny is Franny-Mae. He is so named because at first we thought it was a girl... and then he matured into a strapping young lad and we realized he had balls... the name just kinda stuck though, we just call him Fran for short. Or Mr. Pudgy Bunny. My cat is Lilith. It took me a while to come up with the name for her. I wanted something pretty just like her, but also slightly mischievous and simple. Lilith just seemed to fit. We call her Lilla or Lilla-kitten for short Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? I am actually not an Alice in Wonderland fan... I don't hate it, I just don't love it... *waits to be mobbed* Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character? Alas, I am not Do you have phobias? Yes, but nothing I'm anticipating being sent! I'm phobic of needles and to a lesser degree, heights. I also intensely hate worms. No worms please. They make me sick to my stomach. How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? Sometimes I like to have cd's of good old favorites, but I also have some random stuff that I'm interested in trying. Would you rather get food or jewellery?hmm...probably hot chocolate mix I don't wear too much jewelry Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?: I do find them amusing! Any cap guns or things of that ilk would quickly be taken by my guy though English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? Not really... not that I know of. I'm not a tea fan at all so that's completely out Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences?*well, a virtual gift obviously. You know what I mean. I'm not opposed to fanfic or any other written things such as poems or short stories or anything like that. Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? Nope,not a beader Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? I'm not sure... I've never participated before. I'd probably start out with a theme and then throw in a few more things that wouldn't quite match just because! Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones? hells yeah! What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? When my step dad was in the hospital with his heart attacks, and the two car accidents my younger sister was in. What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?!I have to go with the Monster Mash! How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games? I do! I totally love PuzzleQuest for the DS, and hack n slash games such as Baldur's Gate, Devil May Cry, things like that. What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? Emo, international, nature soundtracks I've always found particularly soothing, stuff I can dance and groove to Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee? No, this is my first time What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? I use just about every color, but I prefer them sparkly!! Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? I do love lip balm! I prefer slightly tinted lip balm, since I don't wear much lip stick. I like the whole "your lips but better" thing Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? no.. sadly I don't know how Who here has an etsy shop? not me What are your two favorite etsy shops? honestly I'm kind of behind on the etsy train... I love the idea of it, but I'm still kind of exploring, so no favorite stores yet Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. Nope not really, this is it! What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far? Start working out sooner! And be careful with monies! If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight? That's a good question. I'd probably try to earn as much money as I could to pay off my bills and my parents bills. Robots versus zombies: who wins? While I love zombies, I'd have to go with robots. Neither feel pain, but robots could tear a zombie to pieces. What would zombie say? Well now that depends on several factors! How they died, such as heart attack, head blown off, things like that. What state of decay they are in, how long they have been a zombie... these are all factors that must be considered! Where are a few of your favorite places? I like the lake up by my grandparents old place in New Hampshire, anywhere that I can chill and relax and watch people Out of curiosity, all the fall babies who are celebrating their birthdays during the round - who are you, and when is your bday? Unfortunately, I'm not a fall baby, I'm a winter baby! What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? I like Hello Kitty and Penguins I don't really collect them though. Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try? I do so enjoy soap and bath products in general! I'm interested in trying anything as I've tried very little. I'm not a fan of plain vanilla scents though. Do you like kilts and would you wear one? I do like kilts, but I doubt I would wear one until I lost some more weight What's your favorite book? it would be impossible for me to chose just one! I love The Mists of Avalon, and just about anything by Tamora Pierce What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? 9-10 womens on socks, and hats I don't wear often enough to know Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? not really Symbols that are meaningful to me? Crows, just about anything in nature. I'm a big nature spirit girl By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? definitely not a morning person! I get up early when I need to but I actually prefer the evening time What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? instrumental What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? I haven't tried too many traditional autumn drinks... I'm not a cider fan though Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? Yes please! I love crosswords and word searches Favorite artist? It changes, right now I'm really loving Selina Fenech Favorite poet? I don't think I could chose just one! Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? creepy like original fairy tale creepy! putting jack-o-lanterns out to scare away goblins creepy Reserved or Raunchy? raunchy Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? earth Tea or Coffee in the morning? neither thanks Fruity snacks or chocolate? oh gosh, while I love me some chocolate I'm really working hard on the lose weight and get healthy kick, so fruity! Would you accept art? why would I not? Antiques or Brand New? doesn't matter as long as it's nifty What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? I'm not too familiar with etsy... But probably stationary, fairies, things like that Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? nope, in fact I prefer it What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? hmm...I'm not really sure... Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? I am not a buggy person. i haz no imp storage. do you? Nope But I make do! If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow? I don't have one.. it's hard to grow things in an apartment What incense scents do you prefer? I'm more of a candle person. I like fall scents, leaves, pumpkin pies, baked goodies, evergreens, honeysuckle, berries Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween? We don't decorate a whole lot at all, but I dress up every year! Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer? witches and vampires and all the other unseelie fantastical fey Do you like horror flicks? I do, however I don't like horror movies that have tons of gore just for the sake of gore. Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? Anyone invested time and effort into calligraphy or proper Victorian writing? Oh I love stylus and ink! I'm trying to learn calligraphy! What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? I love stationary! Any kind! What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it!)? Two things. The Carnaval Diabolique scent locked from the Trading Post, and a cameo locked from here, in either: Once was Innocent, Queen Mab, or Shimmer. And because while I could afford them, the money was just always better spent else where. What Halloween scent are you most looking forward to? I'm looking forward to trying the Pumpkin Patch, Samhain, Chant d'Automme, Blade of Grass Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting? I have two, a butterfly with two flowers on my shoulder, and a crescent moon with purple and black stars and accents. I have plans to get more as soon as I have the money. Reduce - REUSE - recycle. Do others feel the same? What is your favorite crafting supply? I like to write, so writing supplies Weigh in...Are you right or left-handed? I'm a righty! Any period of time that you love? Medieval What's your favorite part about Fall? Everything! Fall is my all time favorite! I love the colors, the weather, that cool crispness in the air telling you that winter is not far behind, the clothes, the warm sweaters, the pumpkins, the scents of leaves and approaching coldness, just absolutely everything. Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites? I like pens! and journals! And sticky note pads! What's your favorite Halloween candy? jaw breakers! Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that? no, not this month Where does everyone like shop for witching goodness? Where ever I find something nifty!! What is your favorite pumpkin goodness? I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread! Also the scent! It's so delicious

Wow am I so glad that I got this oil! In the bottle, it reminds me a lot of Mechanical Phoenix, except brighter. In the bottle I don't get any of the incense or sage, just a bright, metallic scent. On, for the first few minutes it was exactly like in the bottle, masculine and metallic, not in a bad way though. After a few minutes, the sage and incense became more pronounced. The end effect is gorgeous! The metallic notes blend so beautifully with the sage. The sage and incense actually tone down the masculinity of the scent and make it more feminine and lovely. This scent reminds me of burnished gold. It seems like it would be a nice scent to wear on a hot summer day, which is just what I'm looking for right now! Phoenix Steamworks is definitely a keeper for me

Blood: expressing passion, will, and a sensual aesthetic. Dragon's blood resin, helichrysum, burgundy wine grape, red musk, opoponax, red poppy, myrrh, carnation, tonka, almond, mimosa, jonquil, and neroli. In the imp this didn't really seem like something I would like. It was very rich, spicy, and almondy, but something just didn't mesh with my nose. Wet the almond was extremely overpowering. Drydown: This smells almost exactly like Midnight Kiss to me! It brings to mind a rich and dark blood red color. There is enough difference that I can tell the two apart though. Its like a rich, red wine. Overall, quite lovely, but since I'm trying to limit my collection and this is highly reminiscent of Midnight Kiss, I think this one will be off to the swaps...but who knows! I think I'll have to test this again before making a final decision.

In the imp I get almost a plastic-y scent, not at all what I was expecting. On the plastic vanishes, and it turns into something spicy! Again, not at all what I was expecting, but not in a bad way. Eventually the spiciness softens a bit, and it becomes a soft, vanilla spice almost. I think it's nice, but it doesn't quite mesh with my association with the color white if that makes sense.

In the imp, very light and ethereal. A shining scent, if scents could shine. I can definitely pick out the peach for sure. On it conjures up the image of laying in the shade of a forest on a warm, sunny spring day with a bushel of peaches near you! Very warm and comforting. A bright, spring scent. Warm and shining, which I think is the heliotrope. A sweet juicy peach sitting in the warm sun. Definitely a spring scent for me, and also an instant mood lifter! Gorgeous!

In the imp it's very sweet and tangy. Almost like a fresh bubblegum scent. On it goes a little sour but keeps the tang. The lotus is kind of taking over with just the tiniest of tiny smidges of rose. After a while it just turns to ick on me. I guess the lotus and roses didn't mesh well on my skin. A sickeningly sweet scent

In the imp it's a deep, smokey and darkly fruity scent. Almost with an undertone of alcohol, like vodka. On it's still dark, smokey fruit. The plum and opium I'm guessing. Odd, but it brings to mind the blueberry oatmeal that I love Overall, the rose, lilac, and white gardenia stay completely hidden and never make an appearance. On it a slightly softer dark and smokey plum scent. I really enjoy this one, I think it's a keeper

In the imp it is a scent that I really can't quite place. The mists and nigghtime dew is what I'm going to call it On it's a pretty and milky, misty scent. A little reminiscent of Alice. After a while it's a tingly dewy mist that's a smidge milky. Also gives me a bit of a headache, but that could just be stress too. Oh! Chapstick! Plain chapstick! That's the underlying scent that it reminds me of!

In the imp I get a heavy floral. The rose is especially prominent. I'm a little put off by this as most strong florals tend to not work as well on me... On the lily and lotus completely takes over with a slightly aquatic note detected. After a bit the lily has kind of dominated and I can't really smell any of the other notes in it. Almost like a single note. I guess my skin just amps up lily scents

In the imp it is a rather light and tart scent. The geranium and muguent are paticularly prevalent. On at first no real great difference from in the imp. Still light and tart with geranium dominating. After a while it turns into an overpowering floral like scent on my which ended up giving me a smidge of a headache... At this point I can't detect a single note as they are all meshed together so well. Almost like a plastic floral

In the imp this is a very berry scent with a little hint of wood shavings. Not quite sure if I like it or not though... On it turns into almost a weird bakery plasticy scent...Yeah...pretty weird, I know... Nope, not going to work. It's almost sickly smelling on me. I can't quite pick out the notes that are dominating though

In the imp this is absolutely gorgeous! The fir is there and it's lovely and soft nighttime air. On it's very pretty. A very soft, moonlight night woodsy scent. A little sweet though... Overall, an absolutely gorgeous scent, I just really can't see myself wearing it It's very sweet and piney like sugar coated pine.

Beauty, joy, pleasure and delight: devastated. This is the scent of the hopelessness, torment and despair of love. Lavender and wisteria, heart-wrenching pale rose, desolate white sandalwood and thin, tear-streaked white musk. In the imp the sandalwood and white musk completely dominate. No rose, lavender or wisteria to be found... On it turns into a very sharp and clinical cleaning-like scent. Not really the sombre scent that I was hoping for. The lavender goes totally sour on me Looks like it's off to the swaps for this one...

In the imp it smells like a citrusy-slightly alcoholic suntan lotion. I'm really gonna be sad if all of the dragon's blood scents turn out like this! This is almost exactly how Dragon's Eye turned on me. On, it's not at all the strong powerful scent that I was hoping for at all. I get suntan lotion. Got damn it!! Gah this really makes me really sad! Now I'm scared that all of the dragon scents are going to turn to suntan lotion on me

In the imp, the almond is extremely overpowering, to the point where it's bitter and slightly tingly to my nose. I hope that it mellows out a bit... On my skin the almond immediately dies down and now the vanilla with an underscent of the cinnamon has taken over. It's a little incensy. Fiance pointed out that it smells like a really cool store called Earthbound Overall, it's a very warm scent. You still get the feeling of hidden warmth from this. It's a very elusive scent and is already almost gone on m. Nice, but probably not something that I'll be wanting a bottle of.