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I had some high hopes for this one, some of my favorite scents have some of the same notes (Sachs, Drag is For Everyone) In the bottle: Neutral, is it you? Neutral + something femme in the bottle. Wet: Sandalwood, vanilla, and skin musk and dare I say, it gets plasticky for a second on me?! Panic! Dry: This has lost the plastic pretty fast, whew! I'm really getting Neutral + Some Buddies and that's not a bad thing. Clean, sheer, and feminine. I can see being about to wear this to more scent-subdued locations or just day-to-day for that clean, fresh feeling. Glad to support the cause! Rating: 7.5/10

In the bottle: Not much of anything? I'm getting some skin scent and something a little sharp. Wet: ooh, this reminds me of something...Pedio? Zorya P? It's much less in-your-face though. Drydown: This is clean, soft, and feminine but my skin just EATS it. Still, I really like it. It's a little sister to the scents I mentioned before and is more subdued. I do like it. We'll see how much I wear it because I'm not a slatherer and I'm going to have to with this one. Rating: The scent is divine so 8/10.

In the bottle: SWEET. Hello honey. Just a little green around the edges. Wet: Still honey, but some spice is already peeking out. Drydown: honey and cardamom with a floral carnation edge but it's mostly honey. I don't even get creamy honey with the honey milk, just real, raw honey. It's pretty f'kin good but I'm not sure I'm going to wear it enough to justify my blind bottle. Overall: So much sweeter than I expected, was hoping the spice would pipe up but it seems that honey is queen today. Rating: 6/10

We visit one of the most ancient sacred sites in the world and what do we do? We play tag among the stones and make silly faces. Why? Because were Barrials. The chilly air of Wiltshires twilight in late winter, crushed grass, white musk, and Liliths lavender. In the bottle: WOAH! Hey grass, how you doin'? Green but also floral and I get the musk. Not smelling lavender in the bottle but I do have something hitting me that could be chilly air. This is...interesting. Wet: Lavender, grass, and musk and clean night air. A little ozone-y even. I'm digging it wet! Drying: Uh oh. Grass has smacked me in the face again. Sneezingly so. I really want to like this, because it's a clean and crisp and herbal scent. About 10 minutes later: Oh hey, this is calming down into something lovely. I don't get the in-your-face grass clippings I had in the bottle and for a moment when dry. I still smell lavender, and I smell the 'twilight air' and yes, the grass. I think the musk balanced it out, finally. And hey, no more sneezing! Throw: Wet and drying this is hit-you-in-the-face green, but it's dried down to a softer throw. I haven't managed to absorb the perfume as quickly as I do some blends. Synopsis: Overall this is a really clean and green scent on me. I do like it! Buuuuut...I'm not sure how often I'll wear it? It seems like a good spring/summer smell. Definitely going to hold onto it for now!

Oh I have a winner. A true winner. My #1 BPAL is The Girl, and this....this is The Girl's older sister who still has that air of mystery, a soft vanillic floral, and something seductive (I think the description said voluptuous?) and mature. Ava is so beautiful. She definitely has the same 'floriental' vibe but Ava's got more vanilla behind it and it just feels sexier than TG on me. After wearing this for hours, they both smell very similar on my skin and I'll have to test them against one another tonight. It's just that wrist-huffing mystery note that made me fall in love with The Girl in the first place but updated and fresh with some delicious vanilla. Ironically many of the notes listed in Ava are not always great on me. I am #blessed that this one worked. So. Good. I bought two bottles blind and I'm a slow-use BPALer but I'm going to need one more at least. I can see wearing this every damn day of my life. <3 <3 <3

Rice milk, warm myrrh, red currant, red amber cream, and a trickle of vetiver. Oh dear, I'm first! Well, this one I'm nervous about because it was a whim of a blind bottle. I'm gonna admit now I usually don't seek out vetiver, and I often outright avoid it. It can be a scent-hog and often drowns out the rest. But here I go! Fresh-from-the-mail testing: In the bottle: I am pleasantly surprised. This smells like an expensive, sophisticated unisex perfume/cologne to me in the bottle. I think the vetiver gives it a little push towards cologne but I also get a small sniff of the red currant too. Wet: I'm getting a cacophony of scent! I can't tell what I'm smelling but so far, so good...! My husband has tried to help me but is shaking his head no. He said it he smells powder, I think that's the amber. Dry down: I'm still having a hard time sniffing the individual notes. I can't really suss anything out other than I think the most dominant scent is myrrh and amber. I am getting the powdery scent too now and something a little creamy which is either the rice milk or amber cream. However, when I huff this for science ...I'm starting to get a little headachey... I can't find the red currants and I got it for that + rice milk. Honestly, there must only be a trickle of vetiver, because i can't find it's earthy astringent self anywhere on my skin. 3.1 RE-TEST: Okay, what a difference a few days make. The headache-inducing high-pitched note is calm, and it's a creamy, red-fruited myrrh scent on me...and now I love it. I need to stop testing fresh!

It smells so good in the bottle...! Except...in the tub it's the little Christmas-tree shaped air freshener with a touch of soft sugary marshmallow. I don't like pine scents so it's a no for me.

Fresh from the mail, a few hours rested: In the bottle: Huh. Creamy and vanillic with a tiny punch of non-aggressive floral. Wet: I think this buttery scent is the orris butter + vanilla...little bergamot coming out to play. I'm getting a...medicinal scent? But it's not bad! It's just...strange. Dry down: powdery but not baby powder - I think this is the amber and not the orris. Still some creamy vanilla hanging out on the edges, but there is a really strange medicinal quality to this one on me...and then there are sniffs that are just f'kn amazing. I'm so confused! I would second that this is totally more of a spring/summer scent. It's floral, but not FLORAL. I'm still thrown off by the medicinal plastic bandage whiff I get, I'm going to chalk it up to fresh-from-the-mail-ness.. I really want to like this and at other times, the whiffs I'm getting are amazing. Verdict: I'll give this baby some time to settle in, but iffy on whether I need it in my life.

Fresh from the mail, rested a few hours: Bottle: it's hard to smell in the bottle, but I'm getting white tea. Skin wet: white tea and vanilla orchid, the sandalwood is keeping this from going in-yo-face floral on me. Sweetness...is that you, honeycomb? Dry: Ooh...I like you. If I put my nose right on the skin, I get the sharp floral of the vanilla orchid but the throw on this is reasonably low and at a distance I'm getting a really mellow, sophisticated scent. It goes a little sharp though when I get in close. I like mild tea scents, and this white tea is delicate and not too strong. Verdict: Winner, winner chicken dinner, but no backups needed.

I really want to love this, but I'm getting a weird leather smell which seems to be the oudh and musk duking it out. There was a brief moment before drydown where I got a lovely amber lavender with some oudh, but I am getting sueded lavender now and it's really strong and I do. not. like. I put a small dab on my arm and I can still smell it through two layers of clothes. So sad!

With BPAL, I only apply enough that I can smell me and anyone else has to zoom in to get a whiff (and no one does because hello that's creepy to do to a co-worker.) I'm a dabber not a slatherer, so I never have real issues. Some bpal does give me a headache/sneezies so I keep it away from my face by only applying on wrists and inner elbow if I'm wearing long sleeves (I don't put much on if I'm wearing short sleeves. ) As someone who hates smelling other people's intensely over-applied alcohol based perfumes (think a skunk-trail in their wake when they leave a room) I find BPAL is about 90% less offensive than anything alcohol based. Full disclosure, I used to get allergy shots and I'd wear my bpal into the waiting room which is a 'scent free' zone (coming from work usually, where I do wear BPAL daily.) I never set anyone off, no one ever mentioned my perfume or any issues, and even the nurses administering shots never mentioned being able to smell my perfume and they were right by my arms (and I'd heard them comment to people that their hairspray was too strong, etc.) If you dab and avoid the big ballsy scents (I don't tend to like incense/leather/tobacco/smoke much) I don't see you having any issues at work.

In Bottle: Lavender! Wet: a little soapy, but still Lavender! Dry: Wow this got sophisticated quick. This is a super clean scent but it is NOT at all soapy or powdery...pretty amazing in it's own right. I'm getting an ozonic metal + amber and lavender. It's pretty dang nice.

In Bottle: I'm getting that 'plastic-in-a-good-way' smell that I get from Pediophobia! Wet: I'm getting more of a Pediophobia vibe, but way more floral. Again, not a bad thing. Dry: Not much vanilla, but a really nice floral musk that does not go powdery at all. It's got a sharpness to it that I really like. I feel like a sexy headmistress. It's like a...powerful but older vibe. It's neither close to Zorya P or Pediophobia on me when dry...but it's definitely in the same family. Verdict: I'm glad I bought a bottle. May not go through it fast, but for now it's in the keep pile.

In the bottle: this smells like Lilith's HG! Wet: okay, this is a nice lavender and coconut! Dry: Oh hey, it's the Single Note: French Vanilla vanilla in here and unlike the SN:French Vanilla this DOES NOT go to plastic candle hell! It's a nice and simple blend of lavender, coconut, and vanilla and I can tell all three apart on my skin. Bonus: my husband even likes it! I can't wear TKO due to the hell of burning-sugar-dryer-sheet but this, this I can do. It goes great with Lilith's HG at bedtime... I need more! Verdict: Buy a 2nd bottle.

Fatherhood 2017 - 0-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Vanilla cake with sprinkles and red velvet cupcakes, with a touch of climbing wisteria and sparkling apple cider. I would sniff a decant of this, but I don't see myself needing a bottle. A CUTE KID Pale lavender and Tahitian vanilla with a smudge of chalk dust and a pop of strawberry bubblegum. Bottle - I'm not sure about the bubblegum, but I love the lavender used in Liliths! LIKE FATHER, LIKE DAUGHTER Pomegranate cotton candy. I love the bottle art but I'm not a cotton candy person, though I do like pomegranate. Sniffie territory. MORNING IN THE CITY OF ANGELS Sunflowers and California poppies, vanilla-tinged oak bark, and a spill of sugary breakfast cereal. I'm not sure I'd enjoy this one. MY LITTLE THEMYSCIRAN PRINCESS Rich, sweet, valiant amber, coconut milk, honeyed saffron, gleaming gold-gilded leather, and sweet olive blossom. Decant - Leather gives me pause, SPINNING ON GRAVES Dorian and lavender mist, crushed grass, cypress leaf, and a drop of clove. I think I'd try a bottle of this one? Clove gives me serious pause, but I did like the clove in Mabel this year so...maybe. Dorian and Lavender in the same bottle is bliss usually, though, so I'd half-bottle for sure...but might blind bottle. THE PILLORY Caramelized rum ice cream with a splatter of berries. Pass. WEDNESDAY’S CHILD IS FULL OF WOE A little kid’s interpretation of a gothy goth perfume: sugared clove and vanilla patchouli with cacao, dried Avignon rose petals, and a bit of black cherry. I'd want a half-bottle of this one...maybe a fb based on reviews. ZIP LINE Brown leather and bourbon vanilla with honeyed oudh and cinnamon buns. I'm generally not a leather person but this one does have me curious. I'd try a decant. Motherhood 2017 Admete Driftwood and sea salt submerged in a marine layer, a touch of sweet carnation, bright neroli, and a sandy strip of kelp. This is one I labeled as blind bottle it. Sounds pretty awesome, though I'm not always an ambergris fan. Apocalyptic Horseprincess Crushed mint and neon lime, sour candy powder, and wild plum. Pass. Babys First Con Panel The scent of the soft pretzel we hid in our backpack, plus a bit of leftover chocolate chip cookie. Pass. Brunch Witches Pumpkin pancakes and berries in cream. Pass. Cemetery Creep Marble-white musk, orris root, and vanilla blossom. I'm super curious...I'm just afraid the orris will go baby powder. Otherwise...half bottle or decant. Closet Raid This is the scent of generations of children raiding their parents closets: my grandmother and mothers Chanel No. 5, my father and grandfathers Lilac Vegetal, my Snake Oil, and Liliths lavender blossoms. This one is definitely on my check-reviews radar. I think a half-bottle would be great, or possibly a full bottle based on the reviews. Dancing Among the Tombs Osmanthus and jasmine, Spanish moss and dandelion, Snake Oil and Dorian. Yes, yes, yes. Bottle. Daybreak Last nights lavender drops and a whiff of Pickles vanilla coconut pupper shampoo. Blind bottle! Do All the Good You Can Madagascar vanilla and sweet patchouli with Yule pine, white fig, and almond blossom. Pine gives me SERIOUS pause because pencil shavings/hamster bedding. However, if reviews come back positive I want a decant. Do You Like Clowns? Raspberry ice cream and a smear of black cherry lip gloss. I'm watching reviews, but generally not my thing. I'd try a decant though. Ego Sum Lux Mundi Frankincense and myrrh with golden amber, green apple pulp, and white pear. Curious, but going to hold off on it, though I would not say no to a decant. Gas Masks and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails Cotton candy and jellybeans with sugar cookie crumbles and vanilla frosting. Pass. The Goddess of Mischief White lavender and sweet amber, green oudh, and inky musk. I don't know what to make of green oudh or inky musk! Even so, I think a decant or half bottle. Heck on Wheels Red velvet confetti cupcakes and bubblegum. Cupcake scents have been going plastic on me *cries* so pass. Huntress Funnel cakes, baked apples, and strawberry cream. Mebbeh a decant? Not sure I'll enjoy it. Little Photojournalist Cathedral incense and rock candy. Pass. Paying Her Respects Star jasmine and tobacco leaf. I love star jasmine but I tend to amp tobacco so...hesitantly watching reviews. Decant maybe. Pew! Pew! Blue raspberry slushy, a bowl of strawberries, and microwavable popcorn Pass. Poke! Coconut and red currant, red musk, and a pop of surgical steel. Thinking about blind bottling this one. HB at a minimum. Potamides Honeysuckle and honey, water lilies and white sage. Considering blind bottling this one too. Honeysuckle has been doing it for me and my mom said "Oh I bet it smells like the old lake place!" so, nostalgia factor. Snowball Fight! Snowballs and vanilla ice cream. I'm hoping for a Snowblind! Bottle! The Spectral Flower Girl Black lilies, red roses, and babys breath. Sounds like it could go Old Lady on me. Pass...but I will stalk reviews just in case... Storyboard: Julius Caesar Macerated myrrh, rose petals, and iris with frankincense and a splash of blood. Pass. Storyboard: The Tempest Ivy and lime rind, marigold and moss. Pass Valuable, Powerful, Deserving Golden amber, vanilla oudh, and orange blossom. Haunting reviews hardcore. Hoping it's a hit so I can get a bottle. Vampire Princess Blood musk and lavender with bourbon vanilla, plum oudh, black patchouli, and Romanian wildflowers. It has me curious. What's a blood musk like? I tend to rock bourbon vanilla. I think maybe a decant is in order, or a half-bottle. Winter at the Capitol The hope and valor of iris blossoms twined with chrysanthemums bold fearlessness, violets vigilance, oleanders caution, and white and red roses for unity. Pass because violets.

Photographs, videos they dont do justice to the love that I feel for my girl. The quiet of this moment was special. We werent speaking; it was just a dad and his daughter together, enjoying the fleeting time of youth, and all was right in the world. I hope she remembers these special times when she looks back on her childhood. I know that I will never forget them. Dorian, Lilith's lavender, snowdrops, and soft vanilla. Oh my gosh, I'm first! In the bottle: Definitely lavender, Dorian, and something slightly citrus. I don't smell the vanilla in the bottle. It smells lovely though! I'd call it clean and fresh in the bottle. Wet: Ok, there's the vanilla. It's indeed soft--and sweet--and I think the snowdrops are giving this a slight lemon-y smell. Lavender and Dorian together are pretty much amazing, though, and this smells pretty damn good when applied. Drydown: This now smells a little powder-y on me but NOT in a bad way. Almost a lemon-vanilla powder dusting over Dorian musks and the lavender just a the very edge of my peripheral. I would like more lavender, but it doesn't need it to be a beautiful scent. It's almost foodie at times, but then gets anchored back just this side of floral/musky. Throw: this came out swinging, but has faded unfortunately quickly on me. As it fades, I'm mostly left with a kinder, gentler Dorian with hints of lavender. Synopsis: This is, as everyone expected, a keeper!

I split a bottle with someone mostly because my first dog was named Mabel and I miss her like crazy. I know that doesn't make sense since the notes don't really remind me of my doggo, buuuuut I'm glad I did it First off, I don't usually like most of these notes...Rose-tinted amber, golden chypre, ambergris, tobacco leaf, and clove...but the chypre got my attention. Clove is usually a nope for me, as is tobacco as I amp them. I'm pretty on the fence about ambergris as well. When I put this on wet, I smell like someone's sophisticated granny. It doesn't go into powdery sharp granny-mode but it gets damn close and I was definitely worried for a few minutes there. On drydown, I'm getting a little more rose and tobacco. Touch of rosy amber. About an hour later, this is absolutely lovely. I can smell pretty much everything but the ambergris. I'm getting a soft rosy amber that neither goes powdery like some ambers or sharp like some roses, a hint of warm tobacco, and the clove isn't coming off as a roundhouse kick to the face like usual...it's mostly just a spicy background note. It may be a 'mature' scent, but I wouldn't call it 'granny-like' anymore. It's sophisticated and warm and pretty perfect for fall. I may have to find another half bottle...

10/5/17 would any witchees be interested in NASA swag? I'm now super-close to Marshall Space Flight Center and will be visiting the space center with my kiddo pretty regularly. If so, what would you like? Clothes, a mug, magnets, a plush Snoopy wearing a flight suit? No thanks! does anybody like anything from Solstice Scents? I LOVE their Jack and the Devil. http://www.solsticescents.com/ Ooh! I'm checking this now: Blackburn Farmstead mmm vanilla and berries, Maplewood Inn could be good, Jack & The Devil might be good too. 10/3/17 Witchee, would you like anything from the Trading Post Halloween update? https://blackphoenix...y/weenies-2017/ See my Wishlist 10/1/17 Awesome farmer's market by my house. They have a local honey stand (which also sells things made from local honey like Propolis tincture!); there's a small apothecary and she additionally makes soaps and hand-made, hand-poured scented candles; plus a guy that makes an array of BBQ and Hot Sauces. Does ny of this appeal? Would you like anything from my local farmer's market? Sure! All of those things sound good. Smolder Cosmetics. Do any of their products (glitter, eye dusts etc) appeal to you? https://smoldercosmetics.com No thanks! Anything from Strobe Cosmetics (http://strobecosmetics.com)? I like pressed shadow, so sure! That Oracle is something beautiful. Would pair nice with Talisman How would you feel about getting Hello Kitty stuff? Eh. No thanks? Would you like to get some favorite recipes? Sure! 9/30/17 Would you like anything from the Haus of Gloi Fall Part II update? https://www.hausofgl...ween-scent-list Apple Milk maybe, or Hex, or Pumpkin Eater 9/27/17 How do you feel about these little guys? I think they're adorable and kind of want them all, but especially the ghost and pirate ones. https://lovemomiji.c...imited-editions 9/26/17 Claire's has some super cute Halloween stuff. In the style of Haunted Mansion - black lace collars, lace and sparkle masques and the like. A few items in Dias de los Muertos style. Would you be interested in such things? Any spooky stud earrings that are hypoallergenic would be nice to have! Would you be interested in anything from Orange Thyme? https://shoporangethyme.com/ If so, which products/scents/flavors? Yes but the lip balms I like were out of stock, cherry ginger ale and earl grey tea What are your top three most wanted DC'd or previous LE BPALs? Hmmmm...Snowblind is one...let me think on the others? What are some things you do NOT want to receive? Hmm...sex toys, Arsenal supporters gear, or live bees. I mean, I'm pretty gracious to be receiving anything from a stranger but I'm going to draw the line at the above. 9/25/17 Anyone like/want calendars or dayplanners? YAAAAAS I AM AN ADDICT. If you like stationery, do you like plain, colors, images, or specific DON'T LIKES? Colors or images are fine, but mind I'm sending most letters to my grandmother so no like, explicit stationary. What about general desk stuff like cool colored paperclips and post it pads? Not as needed, though I'd like a post-it with something catty on it. Would you be into receiving hand made (crocheted, sewn, felted, chain maille, scale, or duct tape, in my case, depending on the item) dishclothes? Scarf/shawl? Hat? Bag? Anything? Colors? (Duct tape, chain maille, and scales come in colors.) Dishcloths, scarves, bags - purples, blues, jewel tones Do you collect anything from SBUX like City Mugs, City Mug ornaments, City Cards, or Bearistas? If so, which do you need/want? Or would you like a City Mug or an ornament for fun? I'll never say no to a new coffee mug... anybody want homemade fudge? I can do chocolate with or without nuts, peanut butter, and butterscotch. You had me at chocolate. Chocolate peppermint or chocolate marshmallow would be divine. do you like spicy foods? I am currently addicted to these suckers and want to send you some buffalo ridged kettle potato goodness (https://www.billygoa...shop/1lb-kicker) I do, though I'm less of a fan of buffalo sauce...more sriracha. what would you like from the Weenies updatus giganticus??? Oh dear! I'm buying myself a bottle of Pumpkin Spice Snake Oil. I'd like to try Pumpkin Chypre and September Midnight (any year, really...) I'd try decants of The Apparition, Cardamom Cream Pumpkin Cake, Cinnamon Chai Cupcake (though I'm pretty sure the cinnamon won't like me...) La Calavera Catrina, Nebulaphobia, I Heard Many Things in Hell 9/24/17 do you collect the art cards that BPAL sends out? Any in particular that you are looking for or definitely don't need? I don't really collect them, but I appreciate them and keep them in my bpal desk Favorite animals or wild creatures or mythological creatures? Hmm, I love cats (especially black ones), owls of all types, red pandas, turtles, seals, aw heck...I like most animals. would you like any swag from the Depeche Mode concert? (pins, posters, shirts, program, dunno what they'll have!) No thanks! Is anyone interested in the new Resistance scents that the Lab just released (Take a Knee and SN: Flor de Maga)? Flor de Maga, no interest in Take a Knee. Is anyone here into zero waste, plastic free living, urban homesteading, or any simplicity/minimalism-esque lifestyles? If so, could you use any tools or equipment? - I am trying to get into minimalism via Marie Kondo but I'm struggling. 9/23/17 Are you interested in anything from Bath & Bodyworks? Which products and scents do you like? www.bathandbodyworks.com/ I'm a Marshmallow Fireside addict. I did buy two of the big 3-wicks during the sale (shh.) but I'd love to try it in a Wallflower. Bonus points if you can make my car smell like this. I also really like the lavender & cedarwood aromatherapy line - smells like non-burning dryer sheets TKO on me. (TKO and I don't get along.) I have a 3-wick in this scent but I'd love it in a body lotion or other slather-it-on-yourself product. The Vanilla and Patch aromatherapy was also of interest but I cut myself off during candle-palooza so I don't actually have anything that smells like this. I don't any of the Holidays 2018 line for xmas when it comes out, I'm still limping through last year's haul of VBN and Twisted Peppermint! I am possibly going to a crystal / gem show tomorrow. I can't afford expensive gem stones, but... What kind of crystals would you like? I'm really interested into getting into crystals! I think moonstones are cool and amethyst and just really, any crystal is a good place to start. Pumpkin or Zucchini bread? Sure! Are you getting the notion that I like sweets and baked goods? Because I do. What kind of homemade cookies are your favorite? Ooh...uhm...I am a big fan of oatmeal chocolate chip. Lemon cookies are love. Chocolate chip is a good old standby. Gingersnaps. I mean, really you can't go wrong with cookies. Could you use a muscle rub? (We make ours on the lunar cycle and it has menthol, wintergreen, habanero, cayenne, olive oil, st. john's wort, arnica, beeswax, calendula, and ginger. It tingles. We call it "Thunder Butter". If you have really really super sensitive skin, I would recommend against it. And don't take a hot shower or open all of your pores before using it.) I would like to try a tiny amount of this, and honestly maybe more for my hubby than me? I rash out from cinnamon so... Interested in trying some of our rose petal (rose petals, sugar, everclear) or lavender vanilla bean (lavender, vanilla bean, vodka) liqueur? I'm not super huge into floral liquor Want some honey from the bees on our property? Does a bear shit in the woods? Yes, fresh honey = love. Would you like somemade jam? I have blackberry, rose petal, strawberry rhubarb, peach, and cherry. YES. Rhubarb, peach, cherry, blackberry... How about some homemade candied jalapenos with garlic cloves? I have regular and with habanero. This...would scare me just a little. I didn't dry any apples this year but I was thinking of heading over to Green Bluff and seeing if any honeycrisps are left. I have a commercial dehydrator so let me know if you are interested in any "Apple Crips" (as voodoocatwoman calls them!) I wash, peel, core, and slice before dehydrating. YES PLEASE. Do you need any kind of dice bag, tote, project bag, cosmetic bag, pencil bag, or whatever? I have lots of bag patterns and fabric. We make bags under the name Twinkle N Twilight. Or how about a couple of pillowcases? I would get use out of a dice bag and cosmetics bags. 9/22/17 Would my witchee like this to warm up the fall coffee cup?? https://www.truelemo...gory-s/1871.htm Oh heck yeah, I'd try that! I like their cherry limeade mmm do you like to take baths? if so, do you like oils, salts, things that fizz, all of the above, none of the above? I like bath salts (not the drugs!), bombs, and I'll use some oils sparingly. I'm less into giant mounds of bubbles. What style/make/etc of phone do you have? What about size of tablet? Laptop? I've got a Chromebook and I'd love a decal for it! It's a white shell and it's uh...14 inches? I think? I also have a Samsung Galaxy S6 phone in an otterbox. I'd love a PopSocket for it. 9/21/17 So, question: Are any witchees into coloring books? I am and I always welcome more! See's Candy. My absolute favorite. They have special Halloween candy..any of these pique your interest?? Cinnamon Apple Scotch Mallows, Pumpkin spice truffles, pumpkinspice lollypops, caramel apple lollypops, or any other of their chocolates, etc? You really can't go too wrong with dark chocolate + anything (Well, within reason. Dark chocolate and mushrooms is a TOTAL no-go.) 9/20/17 Do you like Broadway shows/music? If so what are some of your favorites and/or ones that you hope to see or listen to eventually? Would you like merch from your favorite shows or CDs from shows you want to listen to? I really like Hamilton, but I'm not super into broadway otherwise! I'm heading to NYCC in October! Is there anything I can get my Witchee while I'm there? Broadway, Apple V, or Apple VII I'm going to Edmonton Expo this weekend (It's Edmonton's version of comic con). Would a witchee like anything from there? Probably not? Anything catch your eye from this site (globalgirlfriend.com)? tbd Do you have any favorite, lesser-known stores? Especially ones that sell hand-crafted or independently made items. Nah? Imagine you're going to the most gigantic art & craft show imaginable, and money is no object - what kind of things would you gravitate towards and probably spend money on? Include as specific as you want to get! handmade candles and bath and body goodies - especially goat's milk lotion. 9/19/17 Are you interested in anything from Think Geek? http://www.thinkgeek.com Hmmm...anything fandom themed. Do you have something you wish you put on your original questionnaire/forgot to put/would like to add on to? Huh, I don't think so. If you could decorate your house (or one room) in any one theme, what would it be? Your answer can be as simple ("Star Wars" or "Baroque" or "Modern"), or complicated or a combination (e.g. Victorian Gothic) as you feel best fits. Uhhh....I would say an art deco living room and a spa-like bedroom and my computer room could totally be Bioshock or Fallout themed... Aprons: Do you wear them, do you want one? Utility, decorative, cooking or crafting? I do not, but I really should when cooking. BTW, would my witchee be interested in something like this? (photo of black and white striped knitted doll) No please, that's mildly terrifying. 9/18/17 It seems like there's a question about socks on the questionnaire, but I don't think it got down to this level: Do you wear them? Any particular style (crew length, knee high, anklet, boot, etc.) or fiber (wool, cotton, bamboo anything but wool, etc.) preference? Anything over the calf needs to be for curvy girls. I have...athletic...calves. LOL. I'm interested in a good pair of wool hiking socks. Would you be open to previously-loved books? Yep! Probably safest as I'm very hard on books...bathtub reader and dog-earer...*guilty look* What about partial-full bottles of BPAL or BPTP? Oh yeah. I don't mind partially loved bpal. So what are your favorite fandoms? Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Game of Thrones. Bioshock, Fallout, Overwatch. 9/17/17 I'm in France at the moment, is there anything here you might like? I'm in Provence, the land of lavender, so if you like that flower in particular just say so! LAVENDER. Yes! Lotion or soap or something bathing related <3 are you into divination? What kind(s) do you currently do? Do you want more books and/or tools for that type (e.g. new tarot cards, new runes)? Is there a new type of #divination you've been meaning to try, and if so, are you looking for the tool, a book on the subject, or both? I'm not into tarot, but I've been wanting to try it. I've looked at decks and the linestrider seems to be calling my name. I'm open to other types as well though, so a beginner's book or some help is what I need World my Witchee be interested in a Tarot or Astrology reading done personally? Yes please! Does my Witchee need any magical supplies? TALs, candles, crystals - magic me up! Would you be interested in any of the seasonal (or regular) soaps from Cellar Door Soap (https://cellardoorbathsupply.com)? Well yes! I'm too sleepy to pick specifics but if it fits my regular preferences...we good 9/16/17 Favorite gemstones? fire opal, ruby, turquoise If you enjoy jewelry do you like discrete and elegant, flashy and gaudy, small and light, or large and chunky? Discrete and elegant! Any love of pirates or SCA? Nope. Is there anything you would like from Disney World? I'll be going back to WDW in Sept 18 so I'm good for the moment. I love WDW, we go annually. <3 Are you a Potterhead? If so, to which house do you belong? I'm a Slytherin, and I'm not a super Potterhead but I like HP! How do you feel about chokers? Pass. 9/15/17 Here's a few questions from me: Would you like some Halloween or other themed decor in the form of a banner, something like this http://www.etsy.com/...n-decor-vintage? If so, would you prefer a traditional style or a vertical door type? I'm going to pass, my last SW spoiled me on the Halloween decor! Do you live near a Trader Joe's? If not, are you interested in trying any of the numerous Pumpkin goodies they come out with this time every year? I do! ALL THE PUMPKIN though, friend, the peppermint holiday stuff is where it's at. Do you like to cook and/or bake? Could you use any specific ingredients (spices, oils, salts, extracts, etc.) or kitchen utensils/gadgets? I enjoy baking! I'm a meh cook. Hook a sister up with some Penzys spices. I'm at Ocean City MD for bike week......would a witches want anything from here? Bike or beach related?? Pass. What is 1 thing you would love to see in your final box? Can be ANYTHING - your choice. Uhh...um...uh...Tarot cards or crystals. I'm getting into spiritual/occult stuff more and I find the Linestrider tarot to be beautiful. That or something from my fandoms? Who would love some USPS eclipse stamps? Sure! 9/14/17 Do any of you potential Witchees have any kitties, puppers, or youngling humans you want spoiled in your packages? What treats or toys do they like? No kids (happily cf) but I do have two cats and a doggo. My cats LOVED two handmade toys I got a few years ago from SW (crinkly toys with catnip) and my dog loves GF snacks and Nylabones. Is there any interest in any of the fragrance oils from the Nocturne Alchemy Weenies update? I'll have to check, but I've been thinking about getting into NAVA's vanillas? Anything chai-spicy too. Is there anything you want from the trading post (or trading post etsy) that is available to order right now? (Fatherhood, Puppers, normal GC things) Hmmmm, I've got a few pupper decants coming but I did not get a Granite decant and I think I would really enjoy it. I got Wednesday and Pickle. 9/13/17 Are you a gamer? If so, what games are you currently playing and is there any merch for that game you'd love to have?- If you are a gamer do you have a steam/gamestop/amazon wishlist? I am a fairly serious gamer. I would always love Bioshock Merch or any of the female characters from Overwatch as FunkoPops. I have a Steam wishlist. Right now I'm playing a lot of Overwatch. I have a Switch, PS4, and gaming PC. How do you feel about the following scarf options (assuming you're into scarves)? I'll have to look @ these later. So many questions! Simple eyelet scarf Chevron scarf Lacy and fuzzy Skinny rib knit (extra long for lots of wrapping) Leafy! Like beer? What styles most appeal to you? Yep! I'm a light beer person...or hard ciders. Like booze? What kinds? Yes! I looooooooooove trying new and exciting hard cider flavors. I also like craft vodkas. Very much into bourbon. Like Wine? What kinds? Yes please! Dry reds (shiraz, malbec, pinot noir, merlot, most reds...) and semi-sweet to dry whites. I like German Rosé . Would you be interested in a set of hand-made hair falls? It's something I do for fun and I can make any length and do an array of colors! Pass! For those who watch certain movies every year for Halloween, what are those movies, whether horror or not? Any favorite horror movies that aren't necessarily on the annual-viewing list? How do you feel about fan-made merch for these movies? Hocus Pocus, Rocky Horror, Clue, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Halloween episodes. If you made me something Buffy related I would be floored. 9/12/17 Here's a great local soapmaker I love--y'all see anything you would like? https://littleseedfarm.com/ Is this goat's milk soap? Then pretty much ANY scent is fine by me! I love goat's milk soap. What are your favorite/preferred Halloween/autumn icons/images? Any to specifically stay away from? I like owls, black cats, pumpkin/harvest scenes, and witches! Do you eat candy, and if so would Halloween candy be welcome? Specialty candy from local or unusual sources? Chocolate? I prefer higher quality candy vs. cheap drugstore stuff (not being snobby but I'm on a diet so if I'm going to spend points, it's gonna be on the good stuff.) I prefer dark chocolate with different add-ins vs. milk. Hate white chocolate. No thanks to candy corn. But yes, I do love me some Halloween candy. Do you want Fidget spinners, desk toys, or other frivolous things that you look at and decide you don't need enough to spend $ on but would make you happy to have? A fidget cube would be more my speed. Any zentangle lovers, people who would like to try it, or would you want a piece of someone else's zentangle art? I have no idea what this is. Any love of hair toys, clips, ribbons, fascinators, mini hats, etc? Clips or headbands. What local goodies may be of interest? Local Honey, jams,candy? Honey, jam, pickles! Are you interested in any prescription services like serial magazines, Birch box, ipsy? Yes! Something with beauty stuff or geek stuff I'd try a food box too. Would you like funky Halloweenie costume makeup like Gothic eyelashes, nail effects, black lipstick, etc.? Pass. How do you like to listen to music? CD, 8 track tape, mix tape, Pandora or Spotify, I-tunes? Spotify mostly. Do you prefer reading on Kindle or actual book? What kind of books do you like? Would you like to be surprised with a scary, classic, horror book? Actual books in any condition are fine. I am tough on books. I'm really into psychological thrillers and serial killer-y stuff lately? (So uplifting, I know!) Horror or scary is cool! Candles, Incense, or wax tarts? Do you have favorite brands or Weenies scents for the home? Would you like to receive a wax tarts burner, incense burner, essential oils diffuser, or Halloweenie themed candle holders? I really like Bridgwater candles in Solitude, Bath and Body Works in Marshmallow Fireside (omgyespls.) I do tarts, candles, and EO. Witchee: are you interested in crafting materials? Pass. 9/11/17 I'm in Japan, is there anything specific from here you would want? Hmm, not sure. Maybe stationary? How do you feel about nail wraps? Nail what nows? Pass. if you were to receive something hand knit, what type of item would you like? hat, cowl, handwarmers, etc. and what color(s)? - would you use knitted washcloths? a scarf? Are you allergic or sensitive to any fibers? Wash/dishcloths would be super helpful. I also like scarves. If you could be ANY character from a film, TV show or book, who would it be and why? Folks...these are tough! If you could hop into a time machine and travel anywhere/anytime, where would it be and why? These questions are intense, guys. Maybe the 1920s? I'd love to see the golden age of jazz. If you could invite 3 famous people to a BPAL meet and sniff, who would invite? Oh gosh. Um...Beth, Puddin' and Lilith I want all the down and dirty deets on the scents. Do you like and/or want anything from Elements and Artifacts? You can be vague like "yes" or "no" or name specific past pieces you coveted or current ones you love, whatever works best. I'm not familiar with this. Would you like something hand sewn by your Witch? A dress, shirt, skirt, infinity scarf, something else? Sure! Infinity scarf or maybe an altar/meditation shrine cloth? Anyone want any kind of costuming accessories or makeup or odds and ends? Pass. 9/10/17 Are there any hobbies or crafts you've been thinking of trying, but haven't had the chance yet? I really want to try embroidery/cross stitch. Mostly the subversive stuff. Would you want to receive a custom spell kit or magical tea? If so, what purpose would you want it to be for? Yes to kit, no to tea. If you could do something for anxiety or creativity that would be amazing Do you like poetry? Yes! Anyone like handmade critters, stuffed animals, or custom repaints? No thanks! Would you enjoy any designer/specialty yarn for your own craftyness? No thanks! Would anyone like a donation made in their name to a cause or charity? Humane Society of Hamilton County Please provide wishes from the last two updates? Gah! Ask me later! I'm going to buy some, but I don't know what yet. 9/9/17 Would you be interested in things from Future Primitive? (http://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk/) Yes, I've been wanting to try this! I'll have to get back to you on scents. Are there any UK things you'd like to get? Candy! I'm also into Tottenham Hotspur so any stickers/team gear! Are you into podcasts? If so, what are your favorites? Would you like any merch related to any of them? Would you like something from Nui Cobalt Designs (https://nuicobaltdesigns.com/)? Ahh so many questions! I don't know? Or maybe some of Christina's lovely Halloween candles at Sihaya & Co. (https://www.sihayaan...lection-candles)? I'm sure, but I haven't looked yet. I do like candles though! ILNP? Who would love one of their awesome holos like MEGA or one of their amazing chromes? http://www.ilnp.com/ No thanks! 9/8/17 Do you enjoy stationery? I'm thinking cute/quality notebooks, washi tape, stickers, fun pens etc. YES! Are you interested in anything from Cocoa Pink? I do like cocoapink products but I don't know about their fall update - I love Black Marshmallow! - Or Haus of Gloi? Not familiar with them! Would you be interested in a Halloween wreath? Sure! Have you seen this: https://www.bustle.c...llection-80733? (Lush Halloween collection.) And what would you like? Oh I'm sure I would like it. Black Rose lip tint, Lord of Misrule Bomb, Magic Wand soap 9/7/17 Are you interested in anything from the Moonalisa Halloween update? I've never looked, but possibly? What are your coffee and/or tea preferences? Yes pls! - Coffee: whole beans or ground? Ground - Flavor and roast preferences? Light roast, hazelnut/vanilla/foodie flavors OK - Tea: black, green, herbal, flavors? All of the above. - Loose leaf or tea bags? Loose - Anything specific you don't like? - Are you in need of any gadgetry? Always down for funky tea strainers 9/6/17 How would you feel about receiving a hand-painted container for your bpal and/or other treasures? - would you want a big wood box (~50 bottles), a small wood box (~20 bottles) or a tin for carrying imps around? Yes! I have a couple but honestly I love boxes for storing MORE than BPAL. I would say a 10 or 20 bottle box would do me. Who is into K-Beauty (Korean beauty products like sheet masks) - What are your faves if you are? - If you aren't would you like to try something? I haven't tried it yet, but I would be super into trying a rubber mask or bubble masks! What are some NEW things you've gotten interested in this year? Could be anything, from a new hobby, new genre of book, new healthy way of living, new fav brand of whatever... Funko Pops! Adult coloring! I've really gotten into TALs and I'm trying to get a grasp on candle magic and would like to start with Tarot. 9/5/17 What are your feelings about Scooby Doo? Meh. No thanks! How do you feel about indie makeup (read: loose eyeshadow, blush, highlighter)? Pass, thanks! I drink this stuff almost everyday would anyone else be interested in trying it out? https://www.criobru.com/ Possibly! I like to try new beverages - your best bet is anything mocha or chocolate >.> 9/4/17 Would you like one of the Halloween Teeturtle shirts? https://www.teeturtl...alloween?page=1 Probably! I wear a unisex M or L, depending on 100% cotton (L) or blend (M)

God I want to like this...I really, really do...but it's another exercise in failure for The Illustrated Woman for me. I was hoping fresh 2017 wouldn't go wonky on me but argh, she's gotta go. In the bottle it's amazing...but all I get on my skin is sharp hamster-bedding pine or pencil shavings. It crushes everything else that's beautiful about it and I'm just...a stinky pine. SO SAD! Off to the sales bin...

In the bottle - kind of a chocolate-floofy-creamy mint, mmm...like those little melt-in-your-mouth mints you get at a fancy event with a touch of marshmallow. Wet on skin - creamy sweet mint with a light floral edge and sharp sugar, huh...not what I expected. Where's the rose?! Dry - oh this is nice, the white rose and frank comes out sharply but complimentary and mingles with the vanilla mint. Not sure I got any red currant, but it's very pretty and lightly floral. This smells great! I put it on at 10 p.m. to test and it was going strong when I woke up the next a.m. I think she's a winner!

I just anointed my chakras so we'll see. Smells woodsy and minty and actually really nice in the bottle. I have internet drama I just want to let go and I'm hoping this helps remove the obstacle. May add some White Light to help calm me down. The scent alone is actually really centering and calming.

I let it rest for a day but couldn't wait. In the bottle: It smells like a vanilla that's going to go plastic on me. Noooo! On wet: Ok, well, no plastic! Yes! Very vanilla. My husband said "mmmm" so this is promising. Dry: I swear, is this the Pediophobia vanilla?! It's lovely vanilla now that it's dried down. There's something high pitched in the vanilla for me that reminds me of Pediophobia, though. I am pretty sure 'dry flowers and linens' is coming off just a weeeee bit crayon-wax but I actually enjoy that? Plus my husband is like, in love with this one. He's huffing my wrist without me asking. Verdict: keeping at least one bottle. Maybe I'll just keep both because my husband is never this interested in my bpal... He is adamant that this is amazing and I should bathe in it. I like it, but not as much as he does!

Torture Queen's chrome reads ozone on me, but your mileage may vary.

I'm so bummed. All I get is dryer sheet and cologne. Sneeze fest. Noooo!!!! Also The Girl is my grail and I found no hint or relation to it here so sad.

Ok here I go again: 1) The Girl 2) Parsifal 3) Pediophobia 4) The Waltz 5) Morocco Thanks!