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I immediately think of Wensleydale for some reason. As well as Dirty. Both have that clean skin/laundry softness going on (although Dirty is a bit sweeter and more floral/fresh). Thought they might be comforting. I would also recommend Parsifal, as it is an ozonic floral and somehow I feel like the archetype of the knight errant fits someone who likes reading/gaming? Maybe because you mentioned gaming, I would also recommend Paladin. It's a clean silver kind of scent (light leather with a tiny clang of metal). I imagine for you, it would fit well with Good (a sweet musk) or Neutral (skin musk). You mentioned anxiousness, so I thought of Cathode. It's a green chypre and described as "negatively charged." Made me think of frenetic energy. Hope this helps! Thanks! I let my bottle of Parsifal go in 2009 and I've been thinking of repurchasing and that just confirms it I do like Neutral and have a bottle, I'll have to try Good too. I'll have to look into Wensleydale and Cathode!

Ohh, I need some new recs...I've found most of my wishlist bottles and now I need new addictions >.> 1) Introverted 2) independent (only child) 3) competitive (in gaming mostly, but also at work >.>) 4) sensitive emotionally 5) anxious I'm a pretty typical Cancer, haha. I am a total homebody and I love my pets and reading. As far as bpal goes, my death note is violet, and I'm not a huge fan of vetiver or really wooly/furry smelling blends. I have ventured into foodie/spicy lately, but sometimes red musk makes me smell like a corn chip (idk why.) Favorite scents: The Girl, Morocco, Serpentine, Dorian, Harp of C'noc, 51 (I like white florals, ozone, green musk/skin musk/white musk/pale musk, sandalwood, vanilla, etc. etc.) Help a sister out!

In the bottle: I'm not going to lie, I hate how this smells in the bottle. I also hate it fresh. So I let this puppy sit for over a year, and now it's been 3 years and I still don't like it in the bottle. Sorry carnation. You're not my fave wet. Wet: You're better on skin, now I can smell the musk and spices -- I want to say cardamom? -- and still that gd carnation. Drydown: The carnation takes a hike. Thank godddd. The musk, spices, and cassia come out to play and hnggggg I love it. I get a creamy note too -- what's that? Not quite vanilla though. All I know is the floral has backed off and I get a skin-hugging musk with some beautiful spices and just a hint of creamy vanilla-ish goodness. Status: I own a bottle, and once it's low I'll seek out a new one but this one is definitely better with age.

In the bottle: Dude, I don't know how to separate these notes, only that they smell heavenly together. I almost smell lavender vanilla which is crazy talk, because no lavender in there! Maybe it's the jasmine and vanilla and begamont? Musk. I smell that and some amber. It's pretty gd amazing it what it is. Wet: amber, musk, floral....super floral suddenly. Drydown: Spicy, musky-amber goodness and a little woody (like dry wood though?) -- definitely the vanilla absolute and floral come out to play. It fades fairly quickly and the throw seems to go from strong to meek fairly quickly on me, but I get whiffs of it throughout the day and mmmm it's a beauty. Status: Buy a backup bottle, STAT!

In the bottle: Herbal vanilla, very 'green' and sweet for a moment. On wet: Still very chamomile, but the vanilla comes out as it begins to dry. Drydown: Ahh there's the smokey vanilla, a little bourbon, and behind it a mild chamomile that balances it and keeps it from being too sweet. The chamomile gives it a skin-hugging dusky quality and I love it. Even better, my husband likes it too! Status: Buy a 2nd bottle Edit: revisiting to say that this could definitely be a daily signature scent. Very subtly sexy.

A Little More Tea Lilith says that the Mad Hatter should smell like tea (EARL GREY!) with honey and cream and lots and lots of cookies. I want to try it but I'm afraid of what the honey note will do on me. Decant worthy. Babys First Krampuslauf Dark chocolate and a hint of woodsmoke. ​None of these notes really work for me, I'm safe. Caldarium Mulberry and honey myrtle with flax and rosemary. This is not my jam. Circus Bear rose, gardenia, styrax, and frankincense splattered with cotton candy and the white glop in the middle of Oreos ​ Not something I'd enjoy but a cool concept! Connecting Flight The distant scent of black coffee spiked with coffee liqueur and dusted with cinnamon. ​ I think I'll pass on this one. Dinnertime at the Diviners Hut Tomato leaf and frankincense. Eugh I hate tomato leaf. Funerary Papyri Myrrh and papyrus reed with a smear of vanilla cream frosting. ​ I bet this is nice but it's not grabbing me. Maybe I'll watch reviews. Good Morning, London A scent for my bed-headed September 2nd Virgos: lavender for Lilith and amber for Brian. ​ #2 on my "buy a blind bottle" list from this update. Def want. Heavenly Spark the echoes of the incense smoke of hundreds upon hundreds of years curling around roses and oak branches. ​ I don't do awesome with roses but again, sounds lovely! Heel The scent of our backyard in summertime, the scent of Lilith trying to explain to Pickle how to heel correctly: honeysuckle, late summer jasmine, and mowed grass. Definitely want to try a decant. I got Goofin' with Stonehenge and that's already got a grass note. But I love honeysuckle! Holy Trinity Soft riverbank soil, winter daffodils, fog-damp grass, curled pondweed, and frankincense. ​ Earthy, loamy scents don't work well for me usually. La Milagrosa clusters of mariposa and mahoe, sprays of black orchid, loves red roses, and a thin drift of cigar smoke. Pass. Lilith and Sekhmet Blood wine and amber. Pass. Lilith and the Four Sons of Horus Golden honey and cassia. I'm afraid this would go to powder on me but lovely sounding. Little Lady Frankenstein This should smell like electricity and potions. I did my best, kid. ​ Oh man I want to know what this is like so bad! I love ozone. Watching for reviews and definitely need a decant. Maybe a bottle... Motherhood Snake Oil, lavender, bubblegum, and gummi bears. You lost me at bubblegum. My Little Grotesque Lilith expressing herself at the V&A: cardamom-dusted cupcakes. ​ Mmm cardamom. I want to try this one badly. Possibly blind bottle badly. O The Joy of My Spirit! Crooked hazelnut and tonka with a touch of cacao and black pine. ​ I really want to test this but idk about pine? Decant and watch reviews. Outlaw This one is for my little bandit: sarsaparilla, leather, and vanilla cream. Hmm my husband perked up at this one so maybe a bottle. Perfect Fifths Bow rosin and bubblegum. Nope! Plush Viscera Lilith says this should smell like blood and guts, but also strawberries. We came to a compromise through a combination of Dragons blood resin, myrrh, and smushed strawberries with a little bit of lavender. She sprays lavender essential oil on her plushies every night before bed, so she thinks plush innards should get the same treatment. So curious, but I dont think I'll buy it. Review stalk. Reapers Gonna Reap Lilith says this perfume should smell like pretty meat bones, and her translation of that is a musky vanilla sandalwood. ​ Yes yes yes I'm buying a bottle yes. San Cristóbal de la Habana Cubas white ginger blossoms, guava pulp, and mango with a touch of white tobacco and sea salt. Decant shortlist Spider Witch My little witch, my little lilt of laughter: this scent is for the sorceress you are and the sorceress you will grow to be. 7-year aged patchouli, red musk, and bourbon vanilla with sweet oudh, hazelnut, amber chypre, leather. ​ Interested and potentially decant worthy...Bottle? Idk Stonehenge at Dusk Wiltshires burnt-tip orchids, a scattering of dandelions, crushed grass, wild daffodil, and chips of fog-wet bluestone. ​ I picked up the trading posts stonehenge scent so pass. Texare This scent is inspired by the colors of the yarns she chose that day: raspberry pink, cherry red, sky blue, and lime green, all swirled with frankincense, black oudh, mallow root, and sweet wooly vanilla husk. ​ Again, not for me but cool and I want to stalk reviews! The Devil Will Find Work for Idle Hands This scent is a ridiculous mélange of blue cotton candy, strawberry marshmallows, and whipped cream with sprinkles. ​ Too sweet but very fun! The Great Python Snake Lilith says that Kaa smells like the jungle, so for her and for the Great Python Snake, Ive bottled an impenetrable canopy of thick, vine-draped trees, primeval flowers blooming in the shadows, and dark, wet earth that has not been touched by sunlight in a millennia. ​ Pass. The Library of John Dee Worn leather bindings, the dry crackle of ancient paper, styrax and onycha, frankincense, a drop of candle wax, and the barest fleck of dried Tudor roses. Curious but will watch reviews. The Twelfth This is the scent of room service vanilla ice cream and leftover cake with a little bit of banana. ​ Home girl doesn't do banana. The Wolf and the Rattlesnake NO NOTES LISTED ​ SO CURIOUS! decant? Vampire Night at the Movies An odd mix of salted popcorn, butter, clove, and a few drops of stage blood. ​ Again, pads. Soooo...maybe a few bottles. Will wait for weenies.

Hibiscus seeds? No thanks I kill all plants and it gets cold here. Off-color needlepoint? Yes please! What interests you from the latest (pre-Halloween) update? Well I bought bottles of Goofin' at Stonehenge and Serpentine but I'm holding off on bottle purchases for the rest till weenies. Will update. Like beer? What kind? Booze? Same question! I would love local hard ciders or non-ipa beers or even craft spirits. Knitted items? Type? Hmm scarfs mostly, ooh or a winter headbandy ear cover, infinity scarves Caramel? Yes please! Salted or chocolate covered #ded 9/16 Would you be interested in home made food items? - garlic dill pickles - YES MMM PICKLES - blackberry jam - Yes! - dried honey crisp apples -The crispier the better, but yes - applesauce (with or without red hots) - yes but without red hots, and preferably chunky >.> - elderberry syrup (with honey and apple cider vinegar - great for immune boosting) - ...can you put it on pancakes? - honey from our bees - mmmmm yes please - rose petal liquor (made with our own rose petals and everclear but diluted down a bit so it doesn't knock you over) - hmmm, probably not, but I'd take some rosewater for mah face : P - baked goods of your choice, what do you like or dislike? - sure! I like am pretty all-consuming when it comes to sweets but I do adore chocolate! Would you be interested in project bags/pouches? I'm not sure what this is? Maybe? Are you allergic to any fiber or do you know what kind of yarn you prefer? (merino, merino cashmere, merino cashmere silk, 100% silk, 100% cashmere, merino nylon, BFL, BFL silk, etc. Or do you like acrylic?) My skin breaks out easily/rashes so as long as it's soft I'm cool. Would you want a quilted pot holder? I'm oddly excited about potholders. Do you have any prefered flavour of shortbread? There are flavors?! Uh...almond? Lemon? Chocolate? Is there anything you'd particularly like to get from the UK? Anything Tottenham Hotspur specific (pins, etc.) or some delicious chocolate 9/20 - 9/21 Candles, wax melts/tarts? YES PLEASE. Do you have an Etsy wish list, and if so, what's your user name there? Nope. Tokyo Milk? Yea or Nay? Never heard of it. If you're a writer type, would you like notebooks or journals? Utilitarian or fancy? Lined or blank? Tell me of your stationery lustings. YES ANY AND ALL. Lined. Unlined. Dot paper. Graph. Spiral. Book-bound. ANY. If you want yarn, what colors do you want? No yarn please! 9/22-ish or something: Are you interested in fabric? No thanks! If you could receive one handmade item - everything from knitted or crocheted gloves and scarves to sewn bags to fanart or original art, what would you prefer? Hmmm....dirty cross stitch or maybe a knit infinity scarf What are your tea and/or coffee preferences? Loose leaf / whole bean or bagged / ground? Do you have a favorite type? Flavor? Retailer? I like tea - looseleaf is good. Chai, I like Teavana's mate, hibiscus tea, etc, etc. What are your favorite fandoms, if any? BUFFY! Firefly! Game of Thrones, Resident Evil, Bioshock, Overwatch BPTP products? Pre-owned okay? Sure! I haven't tried the atmos OR hair gloss. Essential oils and aromatherapy oils- yay, or nay? YES! I have a few Dotera; frankincense, serenity, peppermint. I'd love some more. Favorite animal? Oh man. Owls, foxes, red pandas, hedgehogs, cats Twilight Alchemy Lab oils? I haven't used them, but I would be open to it. I'd really like to try some White Light. Maybe Blessing of Isis/Caliph's Beloved. Maybe Blockbuster.

Basic Info Birthday: 7/19 Pets: Angus the cat, Waldo the cat, and Bailey the dog Children: nope! Religious orientation: n/a Favorite Holiday: Halloween and Christmas are a toss up! Occupation/Major in school: Marketing Coordinator Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): house with spouse and animals Livejournal/Blog/Website: n/a Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): Humane Society for Hamilton County BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: The Girl, Liz, Macabray, Dorian, Morocco, 51, Lady Death, Torture Queen Favorite notes: I like white florals, green and white musks (and try me on others I like skin and pink too), amber, ozone, some sandalwood, and tend to like things that say 'crystalline' and 'ethereal'. I'm coming around to vanilla and I like a touch of herbal like lavender or chamomile. Spicy is ok in moderation, as is foodie. Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: Dior Hypnotic Poison, Laila perfume spray Least favorite notes: hmm...overly sugar sweet foodie (No pancake breakfast!) Heavy vetiver, ambergris, it's hard to say and I'd encourage witch to dig more. Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: I don't really keep track of those. If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? Probably something like amber, davana, pale musk, jasmine, ylang ylang and a touch of sandalwood? Basically The Girl. Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: Whatever works. I lean towards eclectic. Owl/Fox/Hedgehog anything! Favorite decorating colors: blue, teal, purple, fall oranges Things you collect: owls, wine corks, pint glasses Favorite music: Hmm, I'd say folk alternative and indie alternative Least favorite music: Country, rap Vegetarian/Vegan?: nope! Other food restrictions: nope! Favorite flavors: Chocolate, lime, ginger, cherry, chai Favorite foods/drinks: chocolate, chai, cold-brewed coffee, sweets of most types >.> Favorite authors/genres: Margaret Atwood, Gillian Flynn speculative fiction, mystery/thrillers with female leads (I enjoyed Girl on the Train and Luckiest Girl Alive) Least favorite authors/genres: Eh. I'm pretty open. Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: Neil Gaiman beyond Good Omens, other books that fall into the genre of mystery/thriller with female protagonists, more Chuck Palahniuk How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? Favorite stores (including clothing stores): Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): Magazines you subscribe to: Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: EW, Rolling Stone, National Geographic Favorite movies: marvel movies, thrillers, comedies, action. I am not a huge movie watcher... Favorite TV show(s): the newsroom, stranger things, game of thrones, suits, Jessica Jones, Orange is the New Black, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Grey's Anatomy before it went to crazy town, Hannibal Hobbies/crafts done: coloring! Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: thick fine hair, straight and worn long with bangs Skin Type: sensitive and acne prone Allergies (specifically B&B related): cinnamon Other things to avoid: lots of chemicals: / Tub, shower or both? Both! Favorite bath & beauty products: Lush, local crafted goats milk soap, renpure, Doterra. I love bar soap but also bubble bath and shower gel. Clothing Style/Fave garments: eh norm core by accident mostly haha...I'm pretty casual and not very girly. Jeans, tshirt and converse for me. Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: purple, gray, black, teal, jewel tones? Type(s) of jewelry worn: stud earrings, necklaces, rings Ring/wrist/collar size: 9 and ¼ I believe for rings. No collars. Jewelry - gold or silver? Silver Do you have any allergies to metal? I need to wear hypoallergenic earring posts mostly. Favorite gemstone: Opal, hematite, Ruby and all the cool turquoise and agates etc. I do like pretty stones! Sock/Shoe Size: I wear an 8.5 US wide shoe (or a 9.5 US regular) or a 9 sock. Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? 3.5 - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Germany, England, Spain -Where, inside of the U.S. would you love to visit? California, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Washington - go west! -Favorite City in the US/World? Hmmm. City? I'm pretty in love with Asheville, NC at the moment - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? Generally older than my age. -If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) I'd probably play with it and eventually donate it. - What animal do you feel like the most? A cat most likely - Your favorite feature about yourself: my eyes are a really cool shade of blue with flecks of orange and other swirls - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? A subdivision alas -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. Under: some scented plug-ins for my car Over: a Himalayan salt lamp, an Etsy scent locket (bonus points for owls) - How do you feel about boi witches? Indifferent - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? Not really, I'm trying to reduce stuff in my life. I make an exception for funky owls and cool art and candle holders etc. - I like to slather my food in : ketchup - State fairs or carnivals? Sure! - You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? I'd be the carny talker. I'm good at spinning things. - What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? I play a wood elven ranger in my dnd group but I'm probably more of a Dwarven barbarian irl >.> - Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose? I'm not good at these questions but I'd add things that show my love of bpal and essential oil, and my focus on PC and console gaming. My love of my husband and pets and my family. I'd show how Disney is my favorite place to vacation, and that I enjoy Dungeons and Dragons and board games. - Do you need storage boxes/bottles/containers? Decorated or Plain? Yes and either is fine. - The world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? No budget? Id hop on a first class flight to Disney World and on the way home buy all the bpalz. - Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? I admire it but not actively. I'd love a clockwork or steampunk styled necklace or earrings though. - Do you have an Etsy shop? No - Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? Yes and you can never go wrong with chocolate. - What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Hmm, my hobbies are gaming and I'd love to get into collecting funko pop statuettes for gaming or TV shows I like. I'd also love to try comics or graphic novels?

The Girl is my favorite as well. The closest I've ever found is general catalog, but not impable - Lady Death: Savage. You might also like (GC): Elf, Mage, Lyonesse, White Rabbit, the current Bestiare unicorn, Mouse's Long and Sad Tale, Le Serpent Qui Danse Past LE/DC: Winter-time, Nuclear Winter, Ava, Fairy Market Thanks for the rec! I bought Lady Death: Savage and it just arrived and it's lovely!

I'm just freshly back to the BPAL fold and now actually have a decent income (money?! what's this!) and want to try some new things. Problem...my #1 is long gone and hard to find. But here are my top at the moment. At least most are GC? 1) The Girl <3 2) Morocco 3) Dorian 4) 51 5) Archangel Winter/Torture Queen toss-up I would bathe in The Girl if possible, so some of those notes would be awesome in another oil perhaps? I've been scouring but not found much luck. I think I tend towards ozone but more in a 'crystalline' sense? I like white and green musks (usure on reds?) and white florals. But! I want to try some new things since it's been so long and my skin chemistry and nose aren't the same as they were 5 years ago. Thanks! <3

Hello witch! I am usually very good at figuring out who is my witch but this time I didn't look for a return address (i'm not sure if there WAS one?) on the box you sent earlier in the round. Still...I've compiled a small list of likely suspects based on the small amount of info you've given me... 1) I do not believe you are overseas. I believe you live in the US. 2) I'm fairly certain you are of the ladybits persuasion. 3) You have implemented a minion or two. 4) According to you, we have a lot in common... So... 1) Stariel--Probably not but the gift card from Villainess came from Stariel. Probably a kind minion...but sometimes us witchees forget these things and accidentally reveal too much info. 2) Cielamara--I've traded to you in circular swaps so maybe you though I would recognize your address? 3) Kittyhawk--we have things in common politically so maybe? Probably a long shot 4) Coldandsleepy--okay...I'm just drawing at straws I think... 5) StinkyPinky--just a gut feeling (though my guts, at the moment, are ill so I'm probably off..) She JUST sent off her reveal so probably not... I am probably horribly, horribly wrong. Like I said, I'm usually on it but this year not so much!

Hi Witch, hope this helps! September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Hmm... Driven, Determined, Quirky, Crass, Leader, Pet lover, Gamer, Spiritual, Fun, Chocoholic How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yes please! Anything not tequila! What are your views on fudge and brownies? (Also, if you live in a warm place, where the fudge might melt, that'd be helpful to know. Or, if you're diabetic and fudge is death, that'd be useful to know, too.) I like fudge AND brownies. Chocoholic. I live in Indiana so it's pretty much betwee 40-70 F right now. It would fare alright. I like marshmallow chocolate fudge or nuts in anything (plus nuts in it ensure my hubby won't nom it all ) Also, what about mochi? Love it, hate it, baffled by it? I have never tried it! Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE See wishlist, updated it to reflect. Does anyone like kimchi? I never have tried it, but I'm going to lean towards no. Would you be interested in a sample box(from somewhere like Birchbox or loosebutton)? I'm not sure what this is. I'll look into it. I do enjoy samples though You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? Oh gosh. 3 Bottles of Dorian and then one of everything else In all seriousness it'd be a GC fest: Morocco, Sudha Segara, Sea of Glass, Black Pearl, Obatala, Embalming Fluid, Velvet...I'd get all my favorites And the Trading Post soaps and TKO Massage Oil. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? I briefly looked at the website and it looked interesting. I also like the sound of the goat's milk lotion... Do you guys have any sports that you follow obsessively? How about favorite teams and/or athletes? I am not too into sports though soccer is getting under my skin. How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? LOVE. I can never have too many journals or notebooks. Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? They make me twitch and get neurotic, actually. Hate cleaning it up. Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note of you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I have never received anything from MeiLin. How do you feel about stuffed animals/plushies/general soft, cuddly things? If you like them, what kind of animals would you be interested in? I like them in theory but generally if I don't hide them away my cat will come molest them. It's sad. I do like turtles and frogs and toads and big cats though how interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? No thanks! When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? Soup. Tea. Heating pads. Drugs What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Oh ma god, a day at the Woodhouse spa. I can rarely afford it, but I'd get the big ole spa package. Mmmm Swedish massage! What do you really NOT want? Muppets. Puppets. Spiders. Hair things. September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? I could use some hotpads for the kitchen. Seriously. I can always use dish towels or kitchen towels too. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? I kind of hate dress up. Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) Not too much, sorry Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes! I love mugs! September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? Indeed! I have a Nook! If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested and what sizes are the wearing now? No kids. Would you be interested in a felted handbag? Do any of these styles appeal to you? http://tinyurl.com/3o2epzl (there's at least one guy-friendly style, too!) ooh!I like #1,2,5! Are there are patterns, motifs, etc that you especially like? I really like Art Deco and Art Nuveau. If you're a tea drinker, is there any specific tea you would like to receive, not just the kind/flavor but also the type/packing--i.e., tea bags, loose tea, compressed, etc? I'm pretty open to trying teas. I can do loose leaf. I like fruity herbal more than strong. September 11th I am fond of the thrift. Do you mind lightly used goods? Please be specific! For instance, I'm a little squicked by used clothing, but I don't mind any other used goods (i.e. books, glassware, games, DVDs, whatever.) Lightly used is awesome. Do you have an Etsy shop? Do you know of any Etsy shops that are Switch Witch friendly? Nope. Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? I would squee. what are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Hmm...pixie stix. Blowpops. Smarties. Sweet Tarts...CHOCOLATE. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. I like both. I really enjoy Arcana and Haunt soaps and I use scrubs more than shower gels. Villainess Smooches are nice. I also take A LOT of baths so I like salts and soaks. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? I like it chocolaty Really not picky but I do enjoy Dark Chocolate with almonds or hazelnuts and I like dried cherries/blueberries/cranberries in it. Beads! Do you use them? Would you want some? What sorts of beads do you like? Nope, sorry! Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Not my favorite. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? I love purples and fall colors and of course I'd enjoy a wrap This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? I enjoy stones. Either pretty ones found in nature or polished ones. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Not sure, I like anything Whedonesque Pinterest, do you have boards you want to share or are you following anyone with great boards you want to share? What is this? September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actor: I am in love with Joseph Gordon Levitt. Please don't tell my husband. Director: Uh...maybe more like writer but Joss Whedon. Author: Margaret Atwood Musician: Florence and the Machine, BRANDI CARLILE, Ben Folds are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? Not too much. If you have a pet, would he/she/they like to receive a treat or a toy as a gift? Does your pet have any dietary restrictions or other preferences w.r.t. said treat? PJ and Waldo the cats would LOVE toys. No restrictions. What are your top three "I want to try them but I think I'll never get to try them" (or, "I've tried them and I want moar moar moar, but I don't think I'll ever get any") scents/bath oils/sprays? The Girl...So much this one. Also Dorian Is there a particular artist and piece that you would like a print of? If so, what is your max size that you could spare on your walls? I like Georgia O Keefe and I have big, open, empty walls since I just moved. If you are in to beauty and makeup related stuff, what kind of stuff do you like? What is your skintone and hair color? Are there any beauty products you've wanted to try but just never purchase? I love the MAC eyeshadow in pots but I never buy them. I'm fair skinned with blue eyes and dirty blonde hair so whatever you feels goes best with that! I use Bare Minerals and am Fairly Light. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Not so much coffee, though I do like the Starbucks Via for when I need a fix @ work. Are there any CDs/Albums you've been wanting but haven't bought yet? What format do you prefer? (i.e. mp3, actual cd, record, etc) Nope! I have a Zune Pass so I don't buy discs. Are you going away for any part of this round? Nope! Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? Sure! I love to try new stuff! If your witch were going somewhere on a vacation during the round, would you want a little souvenir? Sure! Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? Do you have a favorite form of "exercise"? I rollerblade and I like to hike and bike. Any witchee's with a ravelry account have any favourited patterns that cost money that would be a welcome gift? Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I love office supplies. Especially GEL PENS. I work at an office and looooove good pens. Again, I also use journals/notebooks to take notes in meetings and also could use a new To Do list book. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? Not so much... September 9th Do you like to burn incense? If so, what are your favorite kinds...sticks? cones? resins? What are your favorite scents? Sometimes, but the cats make it hard. I'd rather have a nice jar candle. - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes! I'm a Slytherine... - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Oh gosh...hmm...Starbucks would be nice. I never treat myself to it. Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? I really enjoy Greek/Roman mythology. If you RP, tabletop, forum, or otherwise... Do you have any original characters you'd like to see art of? If so, please give information! Even if it's a link to a web page or a profile or picture! No current ones. I do forum based RP online. If you could see anything, what would it be? Can be a person, an event, a landmark or monument, an object, etc. And it doesn't have to be on this planet, or in this time period, or in this reality! Um, not sure I understand the question? When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? 1) Melt face on the Xbox 2) eat some chocolate 3) take a nice soak with a Lush bubble bar. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I am trying to get through the Buffy Season 8 Comics. I've read the first two volumes. I would be interested in Firefly or Anita Blake comics. Are you musical? Do you play an instrument, and if so, what? If not, what do you wish you could play or do? Alas, no. Does anyone garden? And if you do, what do you grow? If not, would a starter garden kit be something you'd be interested in? I have a black thumb, I wish I could garden. I'd try a starter kit though. Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? More elegant and/ore kistchy. Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Nope. Is anyone fond of programs like Adopt a Tree/Highway/Library/Manatee/Acre of Rainforest/etc?: I support my local animal shelter and library. I do not donate to the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the U.S. but I would love to have my witch donate on a local level (http://www.hamiltonhumane.com/) September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? See wishlist! Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? I am getting into nail polish. Only wear color on my toes though. Have good luck with China Glaze and OPI but I still use Sally Hanson and Wet and Wild Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? I believe I answered this one in thread? The lyrics of On the Radio by Regina Spektor. I also like Conan O'Brien's quote "But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Um, my favorite ever is a Bridgewater candle from Christmas 2010 that was a Feed A Child candle for Haiti. Wish I had bought 3. So good. Dream scent. Do you like knitted goodies? If so, what would you like and what colors? Yes! I like purples and fall tones! Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? I LOVE SNACK MIX. I also like trail mix. Or Puppy Chow...or sweets... What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? Need Dorian! NAO! Yo, yarnies! Do you Ravelry? If so, who are you over thar? Nope. No yarn for me. Social Media? I use facebook but I keep myself unsearchable and on private. If you need to stalk me, paperbacknovel is a RL friend of mine and you can PM her or email her for stalkies. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? In my sig! Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC! What is your favorite animal? Cats of all sizes! What are you going to be for Halloween? A zombie. Again. If you could have a piece of oil painting jewelry (pendant, pair of earrings, or ring) with absolutely anything painted on it, what would it be? (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) I'd rather have wall art. Something art deco or noveau. How do you feel about nick-knacks? Eh, I like cat ones and such but not random wacky things. What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Christmas is a huge tradition for us. I am Christian so it's spiritual as well as that warm happy family feeling. We also take a yearly vacation with my parents and grandparents. Very close to my extended family. Do you like going to the movies? I do, but I never splurge to go see something in theaters. Last movie I saw in theaters was Inception...yeah...I do like to go though! Just too much $$ to do it frequently. What are your favorite restaurants? Hmm...chain? Chilis, Five Guys, Jimmy Johns, Granite City Otherwise: Chatham Tap, El Rodeo (Olio Road), Bubs Burgers Do you play any video games? Uh, YES. I play PC games and Xbox 360. I play Fallout NV for the PC as well as Dragonage and Sims. On the Xbox I play Plants Vs. Zombies as well as a lot of survival horror/fps games. LOVE GAMING! Do you like any anime? No thanks. Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Yes, Nook black and white. how much do you like jewelry? like, if you were to get a shit ton of it during the round, how excited would you be? Some. I like stud earrings and necklaces. How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? Would LOVE this. Esp. crock pot recipes. Do you need any boxes to store your smellies in? What would you store in said hypothetical box--imps, bottles, supplies, all of the above? YES! Right now they're in an old make up box willy nilly. Muppets: yea or nay? NAY. No. None. Please. Serious fear. It's weird, I know. Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? I like Get Fuzzy and The Far Side. Favorite Mythological Creature?: hmm... Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I do but my hair is too fine to hold them. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Not so much.

A seductive, serpentine white scent, elusive, crystalline, and spellbinding: white amber, silver birch, immortelle, davana, pale musk, star jasmine, and ylang ylang. The Girl is so, so, so lovely. Probably my #1 LE and it is HARD to find a bottle! I have been coveting my tiny imp. Should probably review it. In imp: floral but also that same creaminess/musk I get from Dorian. Sweet but not overly so. Wet: Skin hugging musk and crystalline floral abound. Dry: This is really like a second skin. Body hugging BPAL to the max. Throw isn't huge but that's what gives it the intrigue. Pale musk is doing it for me. Florals never get obnoxious yet keep it feminine--the chilliness is helpful in this aspect. Again, like Dorian, this is the kind of cream/musk/vanilla I can get behind and it's the definition of simply lovely perfume. Staying power is excellent. I get whiffs the next day still. This perfume is one of those perfect blends. Simply amazing. I regret not buying a bottle when it was out. Hardcore. In the meantime I will hoard the precious decant and stretch it out for as long as humanly possible. Definitely a 11 out of 10. Perfection!

I tried a sniffie of this when I first began BPAL but didn't like it. I was PIF'd an imp by Dark Alice a few weeks ago and HOMG. I think my skin chemistry has changed. This. is. LOVE. In the vial, it was pretty innocuous. Pretty light and not at all aggressive.Couldn't really suss much out by just sniffing it. Wet: Mmm, tea and the good kind of vanilla. Hint of lemon. Fresh. Creamy. Soft. Dry: HEAVEN. Really, this, for some reason, evokes something similar to The Girl for me (which is nice, The Girl is 1) htf and 2) frakking expensive when you do). I think my skin chemistry has changed with age and medications over time and seriously, I got a warm vanilla with tea and what I feel is maybe skin musk? I never was a big fan of vanilla in the past but this just melds perfectly. Not too big of throw which is what I want for work. I get a whiff now and again when moving and it's just....ahhh! Lovely!

Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try? Hmm…I really enjoy German chocolate…especially if it’s dark and chock full of hazelnuts… What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? Jeeze…hm… Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in? Cheese as in…cheese? Or corny? I’m not big on cheese and I’m not sure what else I’d want I mean, I like maple syrup! If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it? Oh mah god. EAT ALL THE THINGS! I would love dark chocolate with hazelnuts, almonds, dried cherries, dried cranberries, coconut…that sort of deal. Milk chocolate with ginger and cardamom would also be good amirite? Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP? Say what now? say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you? Ditto. Say what now?!? September 25th Stuff you've been meaning to do: Update my drivers license address…paint the living room, mow the lawn? Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Why yes! Just nothing too spicy as far as jam. Spicy salsa—yes please. Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood? I generally read for 30 minutes before bed and then I pray. I always slather on lotion on my elbows and knees and feet and hands before bed and love lavender scented bedtime stuff. Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts? …huh? Princess Bride? Yay or nay? NAY. Ugh. I hate it! What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches I like mythology more than fairytales…but I’d have to say Snow White? September 24th how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? Fine. I’m not opposed to fibers of most kinds. What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Creatures as in cats or little carvings would be fine. Creepy critters? Not so much! Look down. What are you wearing, right now? Gray work slacks, a white tank top with a teal, gathered jersey cardigan over it. Kerchiefs? I want to love them, but my hair might be too fine for it to stay in place. It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything? I’d be playing Plants Vs. Zombies or Fallout: New Vegas.

September 21st 1)Cthulhu: yay or nay? Nay 2)Is there something that you wish you could do, but you keep putting it off? I wish to learn to sew! >.> 3)have you made (or are you planning to make) any Lab or Trading post orders soon? No, alas. 4)Do you have any interest in rocks? Not like, polished colorful stones.. but like... rocks. With geologic significance! Yes! I like to dig for rocks or find them in the lake. Fun stuff. If it's a non-porous rock it might even end up in my aquarium. 5)If your witch were to knit you a scarf/shawl/cowl, which would you prefer, and what features would you want? Would you prefer something light and drape-y or thick and warm? What kind of colors would you prefer? Do you have any fiber allergies or preferences? I like scarves and I like something utilitarian and for the cold Indiana winters. Something soft though--definitely! I get irritated skin quite easily. I like jewel tones or things that go with my standard wardrobe of black. 6)If you have a pet, could you please post a photo of it? Yes I did! In the switch witch thread. I have two cats. They love toys. 7)Do you like/own/wear/want fairy wings or something of the like? No... 8)How do you feel about terrariums? I would love something with a frog or toad in it but maybe not just plants. I love frogs, toads and turtles. Heck, even snakes and lizards. If you gave me a home for one, it would be lived in I'm a reptile/amphibian girl. 9)What's your favorite horror movie? Oh gosh. Maybe Dawn of the Dead (the new one) or Shaun of the Dead (the comedy ) 10)If your witch was the practical type and wanted to include one or more of your everyday essentials, what would those include? I'm talking about the bath products, lotions, face lotions, teas, food, etc that you really use every day. I love practicality! I would enjoy some Dr. Bronners or bath salts and I use Gold Bond lotion (not the itch kind) and am really curious about their brand spanking new mousse stuff...I could use more Kiss My Face too... 11)Jane Austen .. Yay or Nay? ....Nay. 12)I put up quotes I love in my office and studio to get me going, They range from goofy to sarcastic to inspirational... Are you interested in a hand painted quote? Do you have one in mind, or a topic in mind? I do like quotes but I'd really need to think about what. As for in the home I'd love some silly Whedonesque quotes to hang over my desk. 13)Do you like period or period-styled paraphernalia? Stuff like postcards, notecards, jewelry, office supplies, what-have-you? I do! I like note cards. I really like art deco and noveau too. 14) If you like manga, comics, and/or graphic novels, what is it about them that you like, in general? The story, the art/style, etc? I read the Buffy comics but otherwise, not my bag. Sorry. 15)If you could choose a Smack, what would it have in it? Ooh! I want a Smack SO. BAD. Coconut, Chocolate Mousse, Buttercream Cupcake, Marshmallow? Hmm.. Maybe...Spice Trade, Vanilla Bean, Coconut, Suede? I'm not good at that! 16)Are you scientifically curious and/or process-oriented? Would you like a project-type gift that allowed you do do something like make soap from scratch, take and (nontoxic-ly) develop photographs using a pinhole camera, use plant dyes on yarn or fabric, etc.? I would love to learn to make soap from scratch! 17)What's 'your' song/your theme song? 18)What would be your superpower? Teleportation. 19)Witchee, would you like a gently used BPAL tshirt? Yes! No babydoll though. Size L or XL. 20)Do you like homemade snack mixes? I know Puppy Chow was mentioned in a previous question, but what about healthier and more natural type snacks like granola or trail mix? You can put a lot of delicious and fun things into trail mix, yeah? If you say "Sure, I'd love some!" what kinds of things do you like/not like in those kinds of snacks, ie coconut flakes, raisins, certain nuts (allergies??), candy, etc. Give us your list of DO's and DON'Ts! -Trail mix=YES. -Puppy chow = YES. -Snack Mix= HELL YESSSSSSSSSS. I eat pretty much anything. I don't like mushrooms or dried veggies much but I like all sorts of dried fruits and nuts and seeds. 21)Do you like charm bracelets? If you had a bracelet, what sort of charms would you want on it? Favorite hobbies, symbols, whatever? I don't have one but one might be nice. I do have BIG wrist bones though so I'd need to measure...

Name your 3 favorite types/flavors of tea Green tea is my #1 (and I'd love green tea + flavor), and then I'd be really open to fruit or herbal teas... Name your 3 favorite scents for candles... Hmm, I had this amazing candle my mother in law bought me as part of the Haiti relief effort. I can't remember the brand! It was the BEST SMELLING CANDLE EVAR. And now it's gone. I like homey spicy scents. Apple, fig, pumpkin, etc. No pine or mint or sweet sugary fruits. While my home is not country in styling, I like those traditional 'home' smells. Do you like Legos? Especially mini-fig key chains, Lego block keychains, small Lego sets, etc? No, I lose them or the cat tries to eat them. Sorry Are there any Arcana Weenies that you MUST HAVE? I love all of their soap. ALL OF IT. Never tried a perfume oil. Glancing quickly, I'd love to try a few decants of it...

Well, as you can see it's been TWO YEARS since my last SW round. *knocks off the dust* I will be posting my questions in here as well as sometimes in thread 9-18-11 Do you wear t-shirts? Are there particular things you like on them? Would you like one designed by your Witch? And, if you don't mind saying, what size t-shirt do you wear? Yes. Yes. YES! I would enjoy a t-shirt made for me with like...a snarky tv quote on it (bonus points if it's a Joss Whedon show.) I don't like babydoll t-shirts and I would take a large. That would be awesome, actually... How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Very good. I just bought 5 pumpkin candles for the sconce over my fireplace but I could use some jar candles or votives or oil/tarts for my diffusers. Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Hmm...I am looking for TV shows mostly. Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? Nope, sorry. Are you more prone to order out or cook at home? Would you be interested in cookbooks, kitchen utensils, and the like? If so, anything specific? Yes! I am a novice cook. I am trying to branch out. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE crock pot recipes. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Uh, pretty good? I like it Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I am really NOT a Star Wars fan. Blasphemy, I know. Do you like beef jerkey, I know some may be vegatarian, but where I live beef is a staple and beef jerkey abounds. If so do you it really thin, hard and crunchy or thicker and softer. (OK that borders on obscene)- Yes! I like it! Meat, mmm. I like all sizes/textures. Spicy is fine. I also like waterfowl or venison jerky. And turkey jerky. Also do you like or racier ecards from time to time and do you need to be warned if something may be not safe to open at work. Fine with it but PLEASE give me a NSFW heads up because I'm a lazy person who does BPAL.org and the like while in the office Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) Sorry, get out the tissues. Nay. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? YES YES YES YES YES ME ME ME RIGHT HERE *JUMPS UP AND DOWN* I am a Buffyphile. I love it. Too much. So much. Anything BTVS related would be WIN! I have the first two comic book volumes. I would love to read more of them or the dvd of the Season 8 comic. How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Yes! And if I didn't like them (and even if I do) my husband will boost them for himself. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? Yes and Yes! Anyone going to see any good concerts this fall? I want to go see Ben Folds with the symphony at the end of October but new house is not conducive to ticket purchases. I do have tickets to see Brandi Carlile (again) in November. I LOVE HER. Since this is a Halloween round, what's your Creepy threshold? Are you a cartoon bats and smily pumpkins person or a skulls-and-bones the-dead-are-rising kind of person? Are your fairytales dark or Disney? Zombies can go super gory and creepy. I do like pumpkins though.

I really, really loved this...until my body decided to amp the coconut to like 1000x it's smell-power. Holy cow! Overwhelming! I love me some coconut, but it ate every other note in here and just kind of fizzled. Don't get me wrong, I'd still wear it, but I'd need to layer it with something else...maybe something citrus so it could have a fighting chance of being sniffed. A lovely summer scent, but my skin finds the BPAL coconut notes and amplifies them too much! In the vial I got a nice sniff of florals, but on my skin...goodbye! 3.5/5 because I *do* love coconut.

Hmm...I'm not sure I'd wear this but the scent was interesting. I get a very buttery, pulpy scent from this, the mixing of the mandarin and pumpkin I believe and a nice tang from the ginger and amber. It's not something I'd wear, but it doesn't smell bad. Just incredibly different. Juicy and pulpy and fun, just not to my taste. 2/5

This is a tricky little scent! I love it but unfortunately it doesn't love me and my skin burned like the dickens on application. Still, if I could wear it, I would. I love the coconut and pepper's interaction and it gives me a scent all unto itself. It reminds me of something I can't quite put my finger on. It's fun and sweet with a nice pepper bite. I'd give it a 3/5 but since it buuuuuuurns I'll give it a 2/5.

Hello GREEN! This whole scent is 'green' to me. I love the playful scent of the green musk and lime and pear that intertwine so well. Definitely a great, fresh summer scent. Again, not a lot of throw on my skin, but I still love it. Bottle worthy? Maybe not, but I will love my imp of it and maybe find another. 4/5

This will be so lovely in the fall. Possibly in my oil burner. I'm not sure this is a good skin scent for me, it gave me burning tinglies, but it IS lovely. Spicy, playful and reminiscent of fall, I think this is a winner. I will bump out some other fall favorites for this one....mm, the brown sugar and sassafras were amped on me (though I think I blame the clove for the burning) and it was a lovely combination when the plum got playful. 3/5

WOW! I liked this way more than I thought I would because I amp sweet pea like it's my job. I didn't get any hints of overly sugared rose or candyfloss but I do get a nice whiff of the vanilla and lemon and my, this is a sweet, fun scent. I don't know if I would wear it to work, but it's a great summer scent and I was pleasantly surprised. I'm not usually a foodie-sweet wearer and I might just dab this on during the weekends. 4/5

Ech, this did not work. I was hoping for any little bit of coconut or red currant. They are two of my favorite scents. I didn't even get any lemon sugar. All I got was Apricot and vetiver battling it out in a death match of 'meh'. The vetiver won and I was disappointed. 1/5, I will not be wearing this one.