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At first sniff I thought I wouldnt like this too sweet and foody, but when I put it on I actually really liked it. It had a sweet sugary incense smell that I think is very sexy. Im hoping wearing it will make the Dh want to bite me EDIT: 2/17/2012 DH isn't a fan but I wore it to work last night and all the guys in the kitchen said I smelled so good!

Hi witch - sorry it's taken me so long to post this. If theres anything you need answered, please let me know! BTW I'm pretty much just TEAM FOOD. . . . . . . September 18th 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? OMG yes please. I love t-shirts. I like anything – 80’s cartoons, music Iike, movies, butterflies, cartoons. ANYTHING. Ladies Medium. How do you feel about pumpkin scented things? Not perfume related, but soap, candles, etc.... Not a big fan of candles but soap yes. If you had an international witch, is there anything you would like from the UK? (Or Australia, Belgium, France any other country we have witches from. Anything you like! Send me your fav thing! SOCK PREFERENCES? I love socks! Any color, any style. I’m not a huge fan of ankle socks because I have so many already and I find they’re too short for winter and my legs get cold! Would you like/wear a pair of these? http://www.ravelry.c...rary/yoga-socks If so, what color? Sure – any color! Is there anyone here who likes toe socks? You know, those socks with a place for each toe? I don’t mind them. September 17th Are you looking for a certain kind of DVDs to spruce up your collection right now? Gossip Girl (I have season 1 so far), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Does anyone like postcards? Is anyone willing to be a Nacho witch for postcards? I love postcards, and yes I’ll help! Do you like Star Trek? Original TV series, films, spinoff series, etc? Favorite characters? I enjoy them all, I’m not a die-hard Trekkie fan though. I loved the movie. Witchee, would you like a framed photograph and of what? Sure, of a photograph you took. September 16th 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? I LOVE cooking! I would love a kitchenaid but not from ou dear witch – they’re frightfully expensive. Anything cooking related would be awesome. New question: How do you feel about maple syrup? Love it. Store, farm or home made How do people feel about little pocket shrines, maybe something inspirational/motivational to keep in their purses/backpacks/whatever? (Like these: http://www.art-shrin...cketshrines.htm) Sure Do you like Star Wars? Original Trilogy? Prequels? Spin-offs? Favorite characters? I love Star Wars too. Yoda is my fav. Love the old and the new ones. 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) I like South African Biltong not American jerky. So if you live near any South African shops here in the states (I know of 2 one in NC & one in CA) I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Biltong Sticks from them but no jerky please. 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. YES, but please warm me first! Doctor Who? Yay or nay? (please don't make me cry by saying nay) ??? I’ve been meaning to check it out on Netflix but I’m not sure where to start. Anyone love Buffy/Angel? Liked Buffy. (Spike was Yummy) How would you feel about gummies? Like, gummy bears? Gummy werewolves? Gummy vampires? Sure 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? I love Halloween it can be scary or cute! Are your ears pierced, Witchee? Do you have any other piercings? Would you like to receive any items of jewelry for these piercings? Yes, no other piercings. I love earrings! How do you all feel about Whoopie Pies? They’re okay. September 15th Interested in anything from Lush? Sure, haven’t had a look lately. I love bath bombs! Would you be interested in a handmade bookmark? That would be lovely Do you like chex puppy chow or muddie buddies (ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate chips, PB, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, chex cereal)? would you want to get some from your witch / nacho witch? Never had but it sounds good. How would you feel about receiving a Groupon deal for something in your local area? If there is anything you WOULDN'T like, mention that also. Sure do you like real sugar skulls? Things with sugar skull designs? Never had one, am intrigued. Who here adores meringue? I like it. September 15th Interested in anything from Lush? Anything sweet and berry like – I love bath bombs! September 14th Can you sum yourself (whether it be personality, life's goals, ethics, whatever) in 10 words or less? Emotional – artsy – loving – loyal – silly – food lover – huggable – fun – complex – in transition How about little bottles of booze? Ya wanna? What kind? Yes please! Anything! 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.) Yes please. I am in the South so it’s still pretty humid here. Anything from the update ya'll are liking? BPTP UPDATE Yes, the hair gloss! You have to place a Lab and Trading Post order. Right fuckin' now. No spending limits. What do you buy? 1 of everything, or realistically: a bottle of: The Green Apple of Venus, The Lampades and some of the other bottles on my wishlist and maybe a BPAL T-shirt too. Paintbox Soapworks - anything you're interested in, in general or from the latest update? Anything! How do you feel about notebooks/journals/stationery? Anything you need or particularly like? YES! I love any kind of stationary (paper, pens, stickers, cards, note books, journals) anything pretty or girlie or sophisticated or 80’s or Twilight or ANYTHING! Does confetti/glitter make you angry or fill you with glee? Glee! Fabulous witches and witchees, perhaps you all could note if you've received MeiLin's goodies? Or if you want? I received one of her books, does that count? Anything from her is lovely. 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 collect teddy bears and unicorns and fairies. How interested would you be on somewhat personalized bottle cap labels? Like these that I did? Sure When you're miserably sick (*sniffle, cough!*) what are the things that comfort you the most? My bed What constitutes ultimate luxury to you? (go crazy!) Pretty pj’s, silky cami tops and under wear, fancy chocolate, a nice bottle of wine What do you really NOT want? Can’t think right now … September 13th How would you feel about kitchen towels and other similar household objects, if they are pretty or a souvenir? That would be nice. How did you dress up for your last party or compulsory-formal-dress occasion? Can’t remember  Do you enjoy puzzles/riddles? (Cryptograms, Sudoku, Crossword, Jigsaw, etc) I’ve always wanted a pretty puzzle of a unicorn or pretty house (like Thomas Kinkade) Witchee, would you be interested in having a special tea cup/coffee mug/glass to drink out of? Yes – I collect pretty mugs, cups, teapots and sets! September 12th Would you like to receive e-books? And if so, in what format? I prefer real books because I don’t have an E-reader. If you have kids, would you be interested in getting things for them? And if so, what are they interested in and what sizes are the wearing now? That would be nice. Paxton is 2 ½ wears 3T and likes Spiderman, dinosaurs, cars & dancing. Rexford is 6 months wears 12 month clothes and likes to eat and laugh. 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 love strawberry tea and 5 Roses from South Africa 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.) I love used anything, clothes too (just no panties!!) Would a gift or a postcard from Disneyland make you squee with delight or puke into your mail box? Squee What are your favorite types of Halloween candy? Candy apples – but anything really. Do you prefer soap or shower gel? Please give examples of your favorite scents or brands. Love both – fruity, berries, APPLE, green tea, clean minty, pretty florals, jasmine ect. How do you like your chocolate? For example with nuts, mint, peanut butter, caramel? Any! I love it with nuts! Anyone here like caramels? Sea salted caramels?!?! Like! Never had. Would you like a hand dyed or hand painted scarf or wrap or other item? If so, what colors/designs/fabrics do you like? Sure, wrap or scarf or anything! This was a question before, but does anyone here like stones? Just pretty polished stones for use in whatever purposes? YES! I would love a rose quartz. And another question; anyone like anything in particular from Think Geek? Don’t mind September 10th What #1 actor, director, author and/or musician are you obsessed with? Actor – no-one right now, director –have no time for movies, author- varies, loving Lady Gaga at the moment and country pop/rock. Are you interested in anything from the Villainness Bad Apples update? YES – already ordered some thanks to my sweet witch! 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? I’m not picky – anything apple, fruity, green tea, berry is lovely! 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 love art – any era! I especially love forest scenes. I would LOVE a Thomas Kinkade print. 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 nail polish, love eye shadow related to my eye color (blue). Skintone is pale, hair is dark brown. Do you like coffee or tea? Would you be interested in trying some different types? Yes and yes. 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) There are a few songs I want (Edge of Glory, Dream a little dream, As I lay me down to sleep) and I still want to get some Prince collections and Madonna. CD or MP3 and I don’t mind 2nd hand cd’s. Would you like to receive a mix-CD from your Witch? YES YES!! 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"? Yes and no. Do you work/study at a desk and enjoy interesting or cute office supplies? I have a desk at work – something small would be nice. Witchee, are you a fan of musicals? If so, which ones? YES! Rocky Horror, Grease, Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Seven brides for Seven Brothers, gentlemen prefer Blonds ect. September 9th - Harry Potter - a fan? If so, what house are you? Yes, Griffendor. - If you were to receive a gift card, what places would you like to get one from? Anywhere! Is there a particular myth/folktale/legend/fairytale/godstory that you're drawn to? Sleeping Beauty. Always loved it. 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! My future self to see if I end up happy When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? A bath with my book and wine. What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? Love them, Archie!!! 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 would love herbs. I have a black thumb though Do you decorate for Halloween? Is your decorating taste elegant, kitschy and fun, or scary? YES! It’s all of the above! Witchee, do you have any symbols or totems that have special meaning for you? Butterflies September 8th From the Weenie Update....what are you most wanting to try? Shoot – can’t remember the name – one of the apple ones SO BADLY!!! Who's into nail polish? What colors/brands? YES! Any color any band! Is there a quote (or lyric or part of a poem) that really resonates with you or is your favorite? TBD Dream candle? Scent, color, type (tealight, votive, pillar, jar, etc.), throw... Juicy apple, or green tea or berries. I love pillar and jar ones but really I love ANY candles. The stronger the better. Would you be interested in homemade edibles that are NOT sweets? Any specifics? Sure. Anything. What GC do you live in mortal terror of the lab discontinuing, but never get around to buying? The Lampades, Dirty, Swank. Do you have wishlists for non-BPAL e-tailers? And if so, could you provide a link or a list? Amazon & etsy. Witchee, do you use a PC or a Mac? PC What is your favorite animal? I love different kinds, dolphins, elephants, rats ect. What are you going to be for Halloween? A zombie bride!!! 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? Butterfly (If you prefer wall art instead, same question as above.) Forest scene How do you feel about nick-knacks? Sure! What traditions (family, holiday, or otherwise) are important to you? Christmas and birthdays are very important to me. Do you like going to the movies? YES, but never get to go. What are your favorite restaurants? Truffles, Spur, Olive Garden … Do you have an E-reader/iPad/something similar that you need a cover/case for? Nope, still have to get one. 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? Love jewelry How would you like to receive some of your Witch's favorite recipes, tailored to your likes/dietary restrictions? And specific wants? YES! 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? Sure – all of the above and more! Muppets: yea or nay? Not so much Do you have an affinity for Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, and other comic strips? If so, which is your favorite? LOVE Calvin & Hobbes Favorite Mythological Creature? Too many! Do you like hair things barrettes, headbands, flowers I like anything for my hair. Expanding on the hair question - does anyone like those flower clips for the hair that are big right now?? Yes

I was very excited to get a bottle of this in a swap. On sniffing the opened bottle it was very candy foody strong with lots of violet but I was worried it might be too food on me…. I applied it very sparingly to my skin and I was suddenly over powered by warm buttery candy sugar food – not in a good way. How disappointing…. But 5 min later it dried down to a perfectly wonderful sweet violet scent, it still has remnants of sickly food but the violet dominates, and mixes and blends everything very nicely. Lovely. I can now appreciate the magic this blend has, thank goodness I had the sense to wait!

In the IMP it’s very herby and green with strong hints of lavender. On me it’s very herby and orangey, spicy too. Very fresh and clean. Smells like fancy citrus potpourri. I like it on me but I think it would make a very nice room spray as well, especially during the festive seasons!

I love love love Snake Oil and was very intrigued by this scent. In the Imp it is very sweet and powdery in a pleasant flowery way. MMMmmmm on me it’s all sweet lilac candy Snake Oil goodness. Very subtle and sweet on me. Slightly clean and powdery but lovely all the same. Put some more on my wrists so we’ll see if anyone notices.

In the IMP sweet sparkling strawberry and grape wine. On me the same oh this is just AMAZING. Sweet sweet grape wine. Very fruity and bright. I can faintly smell the lychee and orange but they blend in with everything it’s hard to distinguish. All I know is this is fruity grape and I am in Love.

In the IMP it’s very woodsy and masculine. With a strong medicine and eucalyptus smell. On me it’s less manly and very herby. The pine and musk are fighting for center stage and I can’t decide which is stronger. It’s a pleasant and almost sweet (the juniper perhaps) but not for me. Would be nice in a bath or an oil burner.

In the IMP it smells like sweet banana taffy! On me it’s less intense and more green and herby banana – more natural and less artificial sweetness. I really like this scent it’s fruity and sweet in a subtle green and leafy way. It’s relaxing and cool and def. something I could wear in the early days of Summer. Gorgeous.

I was slightly skeptical because a lot of the reviews said warm and foody and those kind of scents do not work well on me. In the IMP it is very warm and sweet. At first it is surprisingly mellow and I can smell the pomegranate but seconds later it is overwhelmingly foody. Smells good enough to eat just not to wear. It still has hints of sweetness that make it less intense.

In the IMP it’s very strong and spicy lavender. Reminds me of my friends aromatherapy oils. On me it’s very minty and herby I can barely smell any lavender. After a little while it’s more lemony sweetness. Very pretty and not at all what I expected. More subtle and light, def. something I want to try before I go to bed to invoke my dream interpretations! (A few minutes later it seems to be getting even sweeter – LOVELY!)

In the IMP it is very sharp and clean. Smells like fresh wet soil and lemon. On me it is very dirty it’s actually a very pleasant smell that reminds me of my mom working in the garden. A nice memory but not something I want to smell like because it mostly dirt and soil. However it does has very sweet hints trying to push through the soil smell that makes it quite pretty. This is an unusual and very pretty scent despite all the dirt!

I had high hopes for this scent because of the green tea and lemon but alas it turned to musky old granny on me The musk being the primary note on me. Oh well can’t win em all.

In the IMP it smells like a luxurious sweet mint infused herb & lavender soap. On me it’s all SEXY MALE!! OMG this is amazing. It’s sweet and soft with a touch of mint, but it’s still very masculine – tall dark and handsome. Def. something a hot man should be wearing and smelling like BUT I like how it smells on me too. My skin gives it a touch of clean softness that makes it slightly feminine. I cannot stop smelling my wrist – it makes me feel sexy and daring.

I was very excited to get this. In the IMP it as a lovely herby sweetness too it. Very fresh and clean with small hints of spicy greenness to it. On me it has a very sharp herby smell to it. A unisex scent bordering just a little too masculine for me. It is a very soothing and dreamy scent that I think I might prefer in the bath than on me. Lovely though. EDIT - okay apparently I already reviewd this scent (I don't even remember it) but my skin chemistry seems to hhave changed!)

In the IMP it has a very strong and almost sickly sweet milky apple. I am wary … Yeah on me it’s too foody and I had such high hopes … it’s pretty though very sweet apple with spicy nutmeg and milkyness. Smells good enough to drink just not to wear!

In the IMP it is absolutely amazing – very sweet with sharp hints of pomegranate. On my skin I am very happy that it smells exactly the same. Sweet sweet pomegranate with small hints of minty coolness coming through from the benzoin and a slight sweetness from the jasmine. Overall a very pretty fruity scent full of sophistication. I this.

In the IMP it is VERY foody – an overwhelming aroma of pumpkin with cool hints of blackberry. Am slightly worried that it might turn my stomach if I wear it because I’m pregnant … will still try it though. On me it’s quite pleasant and sweet smelling but might be too food orientated for me. Too much spicy pumpkin pie and not enough blackberry. Makes me want to lick myself I smell that good. A gorgeous smell but not something that I want to wear! Guess pumpkin is a no-no on my skin!

In the IMP sweet sweet fresh crisp green apples. On me – gorgeous spicy sweet and crisp apples!! OMG this is amazing. This is all apple goodness with a slight spicy ciderness to it. I can smell a small amount of cranberry but golden green apples is the most dominant scent and I it!!

In the IMP it’s lovely strong milky tea. On me it’s strong milky tea with a herby hint of violet leaf! Sweet, clean, refreshing and simply divine. This is simply

BOTTLES THAT I WANT OH SO BADLY: THE UNSTEADY GOVERNESS BOOBER Fire Pig 2007 Swank That! The Terror from over there! Come To Me Dirty Green Phoenix Szepasszony Water of Notre Dame Jailbait ANYTHING STRAWBERRY GENERAL CATALOGUE Ajna Akuma Alecto (Kindly Ones) Arkham Aunt Caroline's Joy Mojo Aureus Ave Maria Gratia Plena Baku Baneberry Baobhan Sith Belladonna Bensiabel Black Annis Black Cat Black Forest Black Hellebore Bohun Upas Bread-and-Butterfly Caliban Calico Jack Carnal Croquet Cupid complaining Death Cap Deep Ones Delirium Desire Destroying Angel Detox (VI) Dodo Envy Euterpe (Muses) Fae Fairy Market Fairy Wine Follow Me Boy Fox Fires on New Year's Eve French Love Garden Path with Chickens Glasgow Gomorrah Grand Guignol Hamptons Hellcat Hesperides Hetairae High John the Conqueror Isles of Demons (The Phantom Islands) Jersey Devil Kiyohime Changes from a Serpent (III) Ladon Lady Macbeth Lady Una Leanan Sidhe Lilium Inter Spinas Machu Picchu Mania Muse Nanshe (IV) Nero Night-Gaunt Nocnitsa Nosferatu Nuit Obatala Ogun Olokun Orpheus (I) Pele Perversion Phobos Quietude (IV) R'lyeh Rosalind Santa Eularia Des Riu Satyr Scales of Deprivation (CAS) Sea of Glass Seduction (I) Severin Shadwell Slippery Poppy Tincture Snap-Dragonfly Succor (II) Sundew Sunrise With Seamonsters (III) Swank Tempest Temple of Dreams (III) Thalia (Gratiae) Thanatopsis The Apothecary The Coil The Dodo The Pool of Tears The Potter's Field The Sea Foams Blood The Stormhold The Vortex 'Tis the Voice of the Lobster Tushnamatay Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bat Ugh (XII) Ultraviolet Venice Verdandi Vicomte de Valmont Viola Vishuddha Wilde Windward Passage Wolf's Heart Ya-Te-Vo Yggdrasil Zephyr LIMITED EDITION 413 U.S. 15 / Miller Vs California Abe Sapien Aeaea Allison Gross Antonino, The Carny Talker April Fool Ariadne Brunnell Banded Sea Snake Boadicea Buck Moon Butterflies and Plovers C. Auguste Dupin Cancer 2007 Chanukkiyah Cheshire Moon Clarimonde Coral Snake Corazon Cristina Dia De Los Muertos 2009 Diary of a Lovestruck Teenage Cannibal Earth Ox Ecstasy of Infatuation Eight Views of Actors in Their Dressing Rooms Eshe, a Vision of Life-in-Death Faeu Boulanger Faiza, the Black Mamba Fee Freak Show Frost Moon Fruit Moon Geek Gennivre, L'Artiste du Diable Gnome Golden Wave Haunted House: The Perilous Parlor Haunted House: The Twisted Oak Tree Hexennacht 2008 Hunter Moon Irrelevant and Disturbing Surreal Crawdad Dream Isaac the Living Skeleton Khajuraho 2006 King of Clubs King of Spades Kunstkammer Lick It Like You Mean It Liz Lughnasadh Mabon Makhanitis Manners Among Men and Women in the Red Light District Marotte Maud Ruthyn Milk Moon 2007 Moana Monster Bait: Bloody Mary Monster Bait: Closet Monster Bait: Underpants Moon of Small Spirits Motley New Year's Eve in Dogville November One to Tie, Two to Win Philommeidês Plague of Frogs Planting Moon Privilege Punkie Night Queen of Clubs Queen of Diamonds Rangoon Riptide Rat Roux-Ga-Roux Samhain Selkie Semiramis Singing Moon Skadi Sleepy Hollow: Fearful Pleasure Sleepy Hollow: Gunpowder Sleepy Hollow: Ichabod Crane Sleepy Hollow: The Goblin Rider Snow Angel Snow, Glass, Apples Snowblind Snow-Flakes Spirits of the Dead Spooky 2005 Storm Moon Stormclouds Over the Midway Stranger in Camp Strawberry Moon Sturgeon Moon Suck It Summer's Last Will and Testament Svadhinaopatika Thalassa, the Galapagos Mermaid The Carpathian Mountains The Castle The City in the Sea The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife The Flower Song The Fool The Fruit of Paradise The Horn of Amalthea The Ides of March The Phoenix The Piper at the Gates of Dawn The Pit & The Pendulum The Sea Rat The Spell of Amorous Love Theodosius, the Legerdemain Thirteen (13) Thunderbird Tiki King Tissue Tomoe Gozen Trevor Bruttenhelm Usher Velvet Clown Velvet Pink Kitty Velvet Tiger LATE 2009 LE Chewing Bits of String Lick it till it's sticky Overprotective Possessed Talking Doll Peach Moon Season of the emergence Spooky 2009 Resurrected Scent The Fruit of Paradise Very Slightly Haunted Dollhouse JAN-APRIL 2010 LE Thouros – Furious Metal Tiger Dark Chocolate and Key Lime Truffle Milk Chocolate and Matcha Green Tea Ganache Truffle White Chocolate, Black Raspberry and Apricot Cordial Truffle White Chocolate, Strawberry and White Pepper Truffle The Steeple Enchanted Wood Florist Candles Moon Chaste Moon 2010 Teatime in Roswell MAY-SEPT 2010 LE I still need to go back and look! Yule 2010 LE The Waltz of the Snowflakes Incessant torture of remorse A cold clear winter day The second of the three spirits The last of the spirits The Last Unicorn The Lilac Wood The Last Unicorn OTHER Embalming Fluid Soap Snake Oil Soap ANY BATH OIL ANY L ladies shirt (new or slightly used) No this list isn't daunting to me in the least yeah right! Source: Wishlist

In the IMP I am overwhelmed with warm sweet foody goodness then almost immediately I’m hit with a man’s cologne scent! On me the apple is very strong but has an underlying spicy and warmness to it. As it dries down the apple is becoming even more pronounced with only very small hints of spice, chocolate, nuts and dried leaves. Lovely and not at all what I expected!

I got a partial bottle of June Gloom ’09 as a Frimp from a lovely formate when I bought some BPAL from her and on reading the description became very excited! On opening the bottle I am overwhelmed – It smells like a fairy garden, it is just so beautiful. Sweet sweet sweet. On me it’s very sweet and floral. Hints of sweet herby-ness, jasmine and citrus come through nicely. This is an absolutely beautiful scent that just smells so sophisticated and wonderful.

In the IMP I get wafts of sugary sweet candy mint incense. On me it’s similar but with much more green & mint to it. The musk is pretty strong as is the incense. No pomegranate at all much to my disappointment. I can still smell very strong hints of mint and wax, almost like a peppermint beeswax candle is burning. Not what I expected but the more I sniff my wrist the more I like it. It has a very minty cool and fresh smell to it with the added background of incense and candy. Reminds me of Christmas.

Here is a list of the questions that keep popping up on the SW Thread: (Updated daily .... or rather hourly ) Baked Goods: Yes please – we eat pretty much anything in our house (the more chocolate the better) Gifts for household members: Is always appreciated. Pa-pa is 18 months old so doesn’t really understand gifts but I’m sure he’d still love something. And Dh …. Food is always good (eventhough he doesn't like food from strangers - what he doesn't know won't hurt him right??) Testers of lots of little stuff vs. "big" items: I don’t mind either way, whatever my witch wants to do. Social networking: I’m on FB but DH and I share a page so it gets complicated. I will get a LiveJournal just because I want to see what this Warehouse thing is about. I will put all my answers here on the blog and in the thread as it goes along ..... if that’s okay Would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? Sure! T-shirt/bottom size: Both large – I’d rather they be a little big than not fit at all So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? Gryffindor of course! What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure? Watching Pride & prejudice, Lois & Clark and the Twilight movies over and over. If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? I’m dressing up as Jem for Halloween so anything pink, bright and sparkly would be appreciated. Celebrity crush?: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dean Cain & Keanu Reeves (back in the 90’s though) Colin Firth and Daniel Radcliffe. I also love William Peterson (only when he plays Gil Grissom on CSI though.) Knitted things? Sure! What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs? Sure! DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? Either way! Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? Either! Do you like scented tarts? YES I love them! Lip balms? Could always use more – my lips get very dry in winter. Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Nope. Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some? I do love it but can’t drink it a the moment. What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) I love the Impressionists especially Claude Monet – my favourite painting is his Chinese Bridge. I love any picture or painting of forests or mountains or gardens. What is your favorite snack food, something you could grab any time? Nuts or chocolate or biscuits. Ebooks? Not a fan. Nail Polish I LOVE NAILPOLISH! Any color any make! Soft/plushie things I love stuffed animals. Particularly teddy bears or anything mythical. But anything would be appreciated. Cute or creepy Halloween decorations? Either or I love them both. What hobby/craft would you like to learn how to do? Crochet – I enjoy knitting and this looks like fun! Disney? I love Disney – particularly the older cartoons when they were still hand drawn. Phobia? I hate ants, spiders and cockroaches. Ceramics? I love pottery!! Anything and everything! Socks? I love socks – the louder and brighter the better. Do you enjoy Austen’s books? I love them! Pride & Prejudice being my favourite. Girly Index? I am a girly girl – I love pink and flowers and anything lacy and frilly. BUT I can be a tom boy too. I love scented stationary and pretty stickers. I am very crude and swear a lot. I say what I mean and don’t shy away from taboo topics. I do wear make up but I don’t go crazy. So I guess I’m kinda complex Comfort Objects: A soft blanket, cotton pj’s and hot chocolate. Scary Movies/Books: I get scared very easily. But I enjoy movies like Sleepy Hollow and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Do you have a special symbol or totem that is meaningful to you?: I love butterflies, wolves and horses. Warm Drinks: Strawberry Tea and Earl Gray Tea, Hot Chocolate, plain coffee and I’ve always wanted to try ciders! Comic Books: I love Archie comics and Superman. Favorite Halloween snack: Nothing particular comes to mind. I do love homemade apple pie (or as I call it Apple Crumble) with whipped cream but I have that all year round. Spicy cookies! If you could go back to any point in time, where, when, why? I’d go back to when I was 20 and tell myself to save save save and that credit cards are bad What would the name of your custom blend be? The description? Something pretty like Lilly’s Enchanted Forest or Lilly the magical fairy! The description – A magical, sparkly, sweet blend that will make your wishes come true. What are your favorite baked goods/homemade treats? Cookies, brownies, cake, breads, pudding. ANYTHING really. Fantasy character/animal/being I would love to be Cinderella. Would you be interested in a birth chart? That would be awesome! Do you need a box for your bpal bottles? Your imps? Your something else to put in a box stuff? I have a medium box at home that is overflowing so more storage is always welcome. If you could have any creature (real or imaginary) as a pet, what would it be? Unicorn! Do you like the Muppets? Which is your favorite? I like them. Kermit is my favorite. What movie scared the bejeezus out of you as a child? IT. I still can’t watch it. Name a couple of sites you frequent other than this one. Facebook, fanfiction, a Twilight Kiss (because yes I am that sad) and etsy. Would you like a bag of dried Honeycrisp apples? I have no idea what they are but they sound divine and I’m up for anything! If I were to send you a gift certificate for something would you rather get a physical gift certificate in the mail? Or would you prefer an electronic one that you can use right away? I don’t mind – either or! Dried fruit: YES PLEASE! I love dried fruit! Steampunk: I like some of the simple jewelry items. If you were to receive a knitted item (such as a scarf, hat, etc), what colors would you like? And do you have any sensitivies/allergies to any materials? Any colors really. Although I do love pink and any material is fine! Custom icon? I already have one that a friend made but I’d be happy with another Cake truffles? If YES! Cake/icing/chocolate type? Sound lovely – any! Are you interested in mini bottles(under 100ml for hand luggage) of bath and body products? Sure – I love min things! Vampire shows, literature, etc? Yay or nay? I adore Twilight but I love other vampire stuff too (True Blood, Interview with the Vampire ect.) Haven’t read any other Vampire fiction so I’d be up for anything really! Smutty too! If you play console video games, what game systems do you have and what games would you love to have? DH is big into PS3 but not me. I prefer the old PC/Sega stuff from the late 80’s/90’s. How do you all feel about flowers and plants? Flower and plant seeds? Drawings of flowers or plants? Pressed flowers? I love flowers and plants (seeds, pressed and pictures) but I have a black thumb but I’m willing to try! I love picture poetry books on flowers too. How do you feel about marzipan? Yummy. If you could have 3 BPAL bottles fall (gently) out of the sky right this second that you've been looking for or pining for - which 3 would they be? The Lampades, Swank or Szepasszony. Are there any international treats that you love and have a hard time finding? Cadbury’s from UK or SA. Any type of fruit Chutney But I’m up for trying anything! Is there anything from the 'Ween BPTP update that you would like but haven't ordered for yourself? There are a bunch of decants I’m waiting for, when I get them I’ll see if there are any of them I really love. If you are a crafter, would you like to receive supplies from your witch (beads, fabric, yarn/roving etc?) Sure! Paints, beads, wool, paper, stickers – anything! Find your iPod (or other MP3 device), put it on shuffle/random. What are the first five songs to come up? 1.) I want your Sex – George Michael 2.) Sweet Thing – Keith Urban 3.) Hot Patootie – Rocky Horror Picture Show 4.) Bad Romance – Lady Gaga 5.) Kiss me Deadly - Lita Ford Soundtracks you'd like? I used to have the Grease cd, but have lost it since moving to the States. Say you were my witchee, and I found things on your wishlist that I could totally make. Would you want me to make it? Or would you rather it be purchased for you? Which ever you prefer, I love homemade stuff! Sport? Not big on sports – I love watching figure skating though. How do you feel about stationery, like nice pens or notepaper? And if you're in favor, do you prefer classic/contemporary or cutesy stuff? I LOVE STATIONARY. Anything and everything! Would you like homemade preserves? Yes please. What kind of make-up do you wear? What colors? Is there anything you'd like to try but haven't yet? I love any and all kind of make up. What about vintage decoration items, teacups, etc etc? I collect teapots! But anything vintage is lovely! Would you like something you have to make yourself? For example, a kit to knit your own soft toy, or a card making kit, or baking kit, etc. And is there anything in particular you'd like to learn? That would be fun – I really want to learn to crochet, but anything really! Who is your favorite soap etailer? I love paintbox, Lush and Villainess but any soap is perfect! Do you like journals/notebooks/sketchbooks? YES!!!!! Homemade bath products: Why not? Are you a foodie?: YES. I love eating and cooking! For holidays, do you decorate? Would you like decorative stuff, weenie or otherwise? If so, do you lean towards the elegant, the crafty/folksy, or the more, erm, campy? WE LOVE DECORATING! Anything and everything!!! If you witch made you something and it didn't come out just right, would you still want it? Yes. I would love anything you made! If you've got stuff on your BPAL wishlist, would partial bottles be okay? I’d appreciate anything! With regards to your gifts, would you prefer your presents' awesomeness evenly spread out (several packages of pretty terrific things) over the round or a slow build-up of awesomeness (going up from pretty cool things to something super-duper cool at the end) to go out with a bang? Do you have a preference? Nope, whatever my witch wants. Your 5: Joseph Gordan-Levitt Joseph Gordan-Levitt Joseph Gordan-Levitt Joseph Gordan-Levitt Joseph Gordan-Levitt Chocolate or other types of candy? I normally like any type of chocolate but at the moment I can’t eat it (pregnancy makes me hate sweet things) but they will eventually get eaten! For tea drinkers, do you prefer loose leaf or tea bags? I don’t mind either except I don’t have the right equipment for using loose leaves. If you would enjoy something of a knitted persuasion, do you have a preference on type of thing? Since making a scarf for someone who has 10 might be a smidge excessive? Also, how do people feel about shawls? I love scarves and I adore shawls. Is there a TV, movie or literary character that you are a lot alike, or would like to be alike? I think I’m a lot like Jane from Pride & Prejudice in regards to personality. Is there anything you need for your kitchen, ie measuring cups, spoons, grater, ect? Anything is always appreciated for the kitchen Do you like maple sugar candy? Never had it but it sounds yummy. What is your position on the chocolate & bacon flavor combination? I have always wanted to try this! If you are a tea-drinker do you need a tea-cozie for your pot? I love tea cozies! Go to your spice cabinet, what are the three most used spices? Salt, pepper & garlic powder. Microsoft or Apple? I love Apple but it’s too expensive. Where was your last vacation? What did you like most? California. It was okay – the weather was lovely. Would you appreciate receiving handwritten letters and/or postcards (anonymous or not)? How about sending them? Both!! Do you hate any food things with a passion?? Anchovies Would you be opposed to receiving a digital version (via email) of a magazine you like but don't subscribe to...you know, in the interest of saving a tree? I’d prefer a hard copy only because I end up using the pages for crafts. Any countries you're interested in? India, France and Switzerland How do you feel about silly, funny knick-knack, dollar store stuff, stickers, magnets etc? Would you like receiving that kind of stuff or rather not? Yes! I love stickers and little things like this! Is there a specific book you've been wanting to get but haven't found the time or the opportunity to? Guess how much I love you. Are you open to receiving things that are not on your wishlist, maybe something your Witch thinks you might like? Sure! OK, I know that lots of folks love socks. Do you have a preference of length? Materials? Patterns? Any socks, any color, any length! Favourite quotes/proverbs “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” – Albert Einstein Music, DO you prefer Live or Studio? Edited or explicit? I like both studio & live and I prefer explicit. Are there any particular movies, tv shows or cd's that you've been meaning to buy for years but just never got round to getting? Would you mind a gently used dvd/cd if your witch had it or could get it?? The Matrix, The Breakfast Club, Dawson’s Creek, Heavy Metal (always wanted to see this) and any 80’s Cartoons (like My Little Pony, Gummi Bears ect). CD’s I’d love to get Enya or Kenny G (I know ) If you are a tea lover, what are your flavor preferences? Green? Black? Herbal (I know, technically those are NOT teas, but tisanes)? Flavored blacks/greens? I’m not very experimental and I like sweet teas and usually always add milk so I’m not a huge fan of green tea’s. But I’m willing to try! If I were to knit a scarf, would you prefer a skinny one, or a wide one? A short one, that when wrapped once around your neck will just tuck under your jacket, or a long one, at least to your waist? Any and all I’m not fussy! Don't like scarves? Would a rectangular shawl or triangular shawl be more to your taste? How do you feel about recipes? I love any type of shawl too! What kind of a cook/baker are you? I adore cooking!! Most of the time my dishes (experiments) turn out well maybe 7 out 10 times they’re good and the rest turn out weird! Are you happiest calling for delivery or microwaving a lean cuisine, Or will Food Network be asking you to host their new program? I like delivery for the convenience but if I could afford it I’d be making fancy dinners almost every night! If I send you something home made would you like the recipe for it? That would be nice! If you are someone who doesn't want baked goods sent, would you like a collection of some of my favorite recipes? I’d like both or either! How about home made mixes or kits? Kind of like the cookie in a jar thing, where you would need to add the perishable ingredients? Sure! How do people feel about word magnets? I love them!!! If you could have any costume, or if you aren't into costumes, necklace or other accessory, from any movie character, what would it be? OOOh Medieval dresses or the outfits Liv Tyler wears in LOTR! How do you feel about samples/decants of things other than BPAL? Soap slices, lotion/scrub/shower gel decants, single use make-up/beauty products, etc. Sure! Would you like a custom/altered toy either from a seller or from your witch (like My Little Pony, or a Barbie or any particular toy that can be changed?) Yes yes I would LOVE one!!! Do you read/like fantasy? What kind of books or authors do you love? Which one would you like to read? Would you like gifts related to it? I love LOTR, The Xanth series by Piers Anthony, Harry Potter, Dragon Lance and The Magician. Gifts or copies (used is perfect) of any of the above would be lovely. Soaps : do you like them? What brands? What scents? Anything you're dying to try? I love fruity or flowery or green tea scents. I love Painbox, Villainess and Lush but am willing to try anything! Who likes hair toys, and if so what kind? YES! Any, all and everything! Geek or pretty and sparkly or sophisticated, I’m not fussy. Particularly hair clips. Does any art we may send need to be child safe, either in the actually safe sense or the non X rated sense? Nope, Pax is still too little and if it was very explicit we’d just keep it in our room. In the knitted/crocheted things area, would you want wrist warmers, 1/2 gloves, a neck warmer(the kind that pretty much just goes around your neck and maybe fastens instead of being long and loose like a scarf), slippers, or hats? Anything. How do you feel about altered/recycled/upcycled items of clothing or accessories? SURE! Is there anything you want from the Violette Market update? Haven’t looked so no. What is your favourite habitat and climate to live in? How about to visit? (ie. forest, canyons, mountains, by the beach; temperate, tropical...) I love Fall and Spring. I miss Cape Towns weather – it was cold in Winter but not too cold and hot in Summer but not humid. A nice dry heat. What do you wish you could make/craft if you had the know-how and supplies? Specifically, which particular items? Crocheting. Anyone need address/phone type books? Sure I love address books! How many bottles of BPAL do you have? Probably around 20 or so. Is there any exercise program that you're interesting in learning? Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Belly Dancing, Zumba ect? Or if you do any of these (or anything else sport related) are there any things you need/want? Candles, music, mats, water bottles ect? I’m dying to learn belly dancing, Zumba and better meditation techniques. So anything related to those things would be great (used cd’s/dvds, candles any accessories.) Do you like Girl Scout cookies? What kind? Not a big fan – I like other cookies though. What's your take on homemade apple butter? Want some? OMG that sounds amazing – never had it but I’m intrigued! Anyone else into Emily Autumn? Not really. What's on your walls? Please show us up to three paintings/posters/whatever. If you love a painting so much that you would steal (to watch it with your greedy eyes) one, please share. We mainly have city paintings, tons of baby photo’s and a beautiful red and gold tree painting in our dining room. Do you love garlic? YES. I love garlic bread, paste ANYTHING garlice related (but no garlic chocolate thank-you) I wondered if my witch or any witch would enjoy things like nice pens to draw with or anything similar? Yes! I love pens, pencils, paints ec. Did someone ask about incense yet? Would you like some? Something to store or burn it in? What scents? What form? I love incense. DH isn’t a big fan but I burn it when I’m alone sometime. I like sandalwood the most. Tarts, oils or candles would probably be better but this is for me not DH so I don’t care ha ha ha!! What kind of shoes do you need/want? What size shoes do you wear? Would you mind gently used shoes? I need & want ballet flats so badly! I might have to cave and get my own. Being pregnant makes it hard to wear heels! I love these: Flat shoes I also am dying to buy a pair of cowboy boots! And no I don’t mind used shoes! Do you like paper dolls (new or vintage) or coloring in books? Yes, old and new and I love coloring in books too! Do you have a deviantart print wishlist or favourites list? I used to but it hasn’t been updated in years – so I’d say no rather. Is there anything from Blooddrop that you want to try? GC? Halloween update? Haven’t looked. Do you like weird scary things as traditionally girly fashion items like heels and handbags? Yes. I love pretty goth things. What song is on heavy rotation for you right now? I want your sex and Take me home tonight (nice oldies) Are you coveting any of the NYCC atmospheric sprays? ??? If you could get any one thing hand-painted from your witch, what would it be and what would be on it? Anything would be nice, maybe a bowl with flowers on it? I’m not fussy though. Would you (assumin' you're a yarnie) be interested in a naturally-dyed yarn that's designed to very gradually fade with washing? I am not a yarnie. If you have played before, what are some of the most memorable things you've gotten? What really made you go WOW? If you haven't played, same thing, but not limited to SW. I loved the monkey costume Tarty made for my son last year. Can I talk to you about the living dead? How do you feel about Zombies? I like funny Zombies (like the ballet flats somebody mentioned) or Shawn of the Dead. If you could make a scent that represents where you live (or have lived), what would be the ingredients? I would choose Cape Town, because that will always be my home because that’s were I grew up. I guess the ingredients would be sea water, sea salt, crackling fire, freshly cut grass, hints of jasmine and lavender and rain on hot tar (asphalt) – would all that be possible??? Are you in need of Roller bottles or anything of the like? I don’t need anything specifically but supplies are always appreciated! Just curious, but if your witch was to make an amigurumi critter (or other plushie) just for you, what would it be? A pony or unicorn. Would you want a local/tourist item from your witch? Like a t-shirt, mug or shot glass? Sure. Okay, who wants NAlloween and some Vampire Apothecary goodness? Venomous Villains? Last Unicorn? Maleficent!!!! Who is your fav Disney Villian/villianess? How about hero/herione? (doesn't have to be specifically Disney though) Villianess – Maleficent – Heroine – She-Ra! Do you collect stones/rocks? I'm talking like "semi" precious stones, ie moonstone, bloodstone, quartz ect. Are there any that you're looking for at the moment? Are you in need of a stone but don't know which kind? I started dabbling in Crystals but am still very much a beginner so anything would be appreciated! What's your favorite Halloween Music? I don’t have any! So feel free to enlighten me with your fav if you want! Villainess has an update. Anyone wanting anything from it? Nothing particular, I love Villainess so anything is fine. Is there one scent that is your goto for comfort on a bad stressful day? Like the perfume equivilent of a security blankie? The Unicorn or The Dormouse. I recently tried June Gloom & The Unsteady Governess and they are 2 new ones (although I haven’t got bottles of these yet.) What are you going to be for Halloween? Jem from Jem and the Hollograms. Is there something just super random you like/enjoy/want/are ogling that has not been and will not be covered by any other questions, because it's just that WEIRD? Not so much weird but ANYTHING regarding The Flower Fairies (books, journals, paper, ornaments, calendars ect.) Anyone like little seasonal decorative wreaths? Like grapevine wreaths embellished with silk flora, etc.? Sure I love wreaths Do any witchees need a Snuggie? Not particularly, I prefer blankets. I think the snuggie would be nice if it closed at the back. So, who here loves pomegranates? Are the good as a fruit, a flavoring or just a scent? Never tried it as a fruit on it’s own but I love it in scents. How are all the witchees fixed for purses--lunchbags, etc? I need a new handbag/purse desperately. Been scouting etsy but they’re so darn expensive. I like ones Like This Now, I have a question for you. About notes. Which are your favourite ones? Do you have a kind of "note top ten?" Anything that works particularly well on you? Do you have a perfume category (foody, floral, aquatic, musky) that you favour? And are there any notes you have never tried, but think would work well on you? Notes: violet, violet leaf, green tea, tea in general, sea/salt, lemon, pomegranate, herbs, apple and jasmine. Category: aquatic and fruity Would you like a sugar skull decorated by your witch? Or do you like sugar skull stuff in general? Sure, why not. If you were my witchee, would you want to receive Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict, or wouldn't that be your cup of classics? Sure. Would you like some homemade snack mix? Sure. Knitterly Witchees, would you like a yarn bowl? I’mnot a huge knitter so no thanks! Pocket shrines! Would you like one, made for a particular obsession of yours? Yes – either farires/mermaids or Twilight or Joseph Gordan-Levitt Do you prefer scented or unscented lotions/moisturizers? Either Today I got one of the Starbucks Halloween Bearista Bears - it's dressed like a werewolf! Is this something witchees might like? Sure – sounds cute. Are you interested in Halloween costumes for your pet(s)? No thanks. Would you want your witch to reveal herself? How? Yes please – however they want! Have you had a chance to try Halloweenies? If so, which ones are you really really in love with this year? Just one that I want so badly – The Unsteady Governess. I might have to break down and buy a bottle when I get paid I love it so much.

Very very candy fruit sweetness in the IMP. Smells faintly of Vix Mmmmmm on me it’s very green and sweet. A small small hint of spice but hardly noticeable at all. Thick, juicy sweet green leaves with hints of freshly mown grass. This is a very green, clean, aquatic, sweet scent that reminds me of cool summer evenings. Love it!!