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This seems to be mostly peach (cloying) and spices on me (relatively light spices considering I normally amp them outrageously). It isn't unpleasant... but is has a sort of unpleasant buttery note behind it (I assume the pumpkin) and overall just isn't something that jives with me on a personal level. It is getting less cloying, but is still all peach.

Hrmmm. Upon dry down I seem to only get guava... maybe a hint of pepper. I'm trying to find sugar, orange or apple blossom but none of it appears on me :/. I think the orange may lend a slight bitterness because all I'm getting is a semi-powdery scent of something that SEEMS like it should be juicy and is just a little astringent and bitter. Alas.

Mah dear witch got me a bottle of Blackberry Jam and Scones and this is AMAZING on me. Are there any other scents in this family? I'd take either ones that have the same blackberry note OR the same kind of buttery pastry note. It is so good I have to have more! Foody scents I've tried that aren't quite right: Cake Smash v6, Monsterbait: Underbed, Monsterbait: Closet, Beaver'versary, Beavermoon 2010...

I don't suppose anyone knows a scent close to Gingermilk from Paintbox Soap? I love the soothing scent but the soap doesn't leave a lasting smell on my skin. I have tried mother ginger and gingerbread poppet, neither really meet my needs. Thanks!

Hm, Manhattan. Though I feared you would end up far worse than you have... I must say on my skin you are unremarkable. Before dry down, the lemon is all angry pledge and overwhelms everything else. Once dried, it improves vastly, giving me a soft powdery wood like smell with something a little sweet and something a little musky. It isn't unpleasant but it definitely doesn't "wow" me. Off for frimpage!

As a lover of sandalwood, I thought Tamora would be a bit better received by me. However, as it dries down, I get none of the sandalwood, only peeks of the amber amoungst floral... with a hint of peach. Luckily this is not cloying, not has it (yet) gone to the powder that amber usually gives me. It appears my skin may be eating it and the general vibe I get is just "meh" and the occasional and very unfortunate diaper-like scent that I got when it was wet. Not a keeper for me.

I got this from mah dahling witch Ravenclaw79 for this SW round. And I am so glad I did! In the bottle it is overwhelming berry-ish scent, that's all I get. Wet had me a little worried, it was grapey-tart-sweetish berry stuff. The grape is overwhelming but I just say, give it time, give it time! Drydown. Ahhhh. This is what I'm talking about. When I huff it I get sweetened blackberries... but the real prize is when I just let the scent exist. As I type little wafts of blackberry and a kind of buttery sweet pastry float up. It is absolutely heavenly and so comforting. It makes me want to cuddle down into a giant armchair with a scone (I make awesome scones!) and a book and a cup of tea. Thank you mah witch! This is awesome on me! (For those of you who Knave of Hearts did not work, KoH didn't work on me either, but this did! Weee)

A little late coming into this, but I got engaged last October and we're getting married early October this year. I'm basically just getting into the freak out stage While contemplating everything else, I'd like to have an idea of what scent to wear. I was wearing Blue Pumpkin Floss the day we got engaged, so it has fabulous associations, but I think I'd like something just for the wedding. The problem is I am super sensitive to a ton of notes. Musks, most florals (except honeysuckle /shrug), give me migraines. Overpowering scents also give me migraines. Amber turns to powder on me and turns my stomach. I love spices but I amp them, so they become overpowering super easy. Some vanilla turns plastic-y on me. Most citrus turns to pledge on me. Fruits usually smell fake on me. Some creams turn sour on me (Boo was sour, Celeste was not.) Just as a note, vetiver, anise/fennel/liquorice and grapefruit are all death notes. If it helps, EVERY single Luper/Shunga/etc from this year was bad/overpowering on me Okay, things I've had success with: Miskatonic University, Pais de la Canela (though I can only wear a leetle since it comes on strong), Fledgling Raptor Moon, Midway (wish I had more argh!), Blue Pumpkin Floss (again in small amounts, I amp spice), Harlequin and the Columbine, Second of the Three Spirits, Bedbug, Dee (though very cologne-y), The Living Flame (in small amounts). My wedding will be in our Church, pretty small (just family, maybe some of the congregation.) I have no theme or colors, though I think orchids will be the flower and I'll be sticking to simple and clean looks. We're leaving that night for our honeymoon, so it should travel well too Suggestions? I know this is probably a pita (since musk/floral is in everything!) Thanks!

Probably one of my most favoritist blends so far. This starts off as an almost candy/floral sweet orange. It is not strong, but has a firm presence. I'm not sure what the floral I'm getting from this, but if it is a white floral (don't think it is) it is not giving me a headache as they usually do. Very soft. As it dries down it turns into what I can at best describe as a more pleasant skin scent than my own sort of sweetist and a little nilla-y and a little musky. Very close to the skin. A+. Edit: Argh. This stayed true for a few days, but today it is a very powdery amber on me. What happened?! Will keep retesting and hope this is just a fluke.

March 25 -Are you interested in trying Super Villainess (from Villainess - the birthday scent that was just released tonight!) and if so, which item do you like the most? (Soap, Whipped, Smooch, Extrait, Smack...) Super Villainess actually sounds awesome—coffee is one of my faves! I’ve never tried anything from Villainess, so I don’t rightly know, but I think Whipped, Smooch or Smack would be best. -If I were to order you a Smack, which four notes would you like? Vanilla bean, Spice Trade, Red Woods, Espresso -Would you enjoy receiving a knitted gift from your witch? If so what would you be interested in (scarf, hat, wrist / handwarmers, socks, etc.) and in what colors? Omigosh. I’d love any of these things, minus socks—because I am very foot peculiar. Scarf or handwarmers are preferred. Colors... oh, I like almost any jewel tone color, with preference on blue, red, green. And I love soft yarn. Esp fleeces like mohair or cashmere. I could snuggle them forever... March 23 -Easter Candy - do you like it? If so, what types? I love. Love. LOVE Starburst jellybeans. Soooo much. I know I like other Easter Candy... just not thinking of it. I do not really like peeps/etc. Nor do I like your average chocolate bunny (the shell chocolate tastes funny to me) or cadbury things... hm. Ok. Maybe just jelly beans -What scent(s) are you petrified of getting DC'd? Miskatonic University. I keep meaning to buy a back up but can’t get around to it. March 22 -Violette Market Update is up. Do you covet anything from it? I am not really into VM. I find their scents to be so strong they nauseate me after a bit :/ I could look I suppose... Lost Woods of Killarney, Morrigan, maybe... I don’t know if they’re still up, but I do covet some Conjure Oils, no lie. I’ll update my wishlist. -What is your favorite type of wine? Would you be interested in trying something new? In that case, is there anything you really DONT like? Ooooo how about dessert wines? I love wine. I ESPECIALLY love dessert wines. I’m open for trying anything. I love a good gewurztraminer or late harvest, as well as many reds. Reds *are* typically preferred... but like I said. I’ll try anything!

-What three things are you craving right now? Cheese (since I’m vegan for lent, amg I would kill for cheese!), cuddles, a soft wrap/blanket/afghan to snuggle into. -paper goods, anyone need? including resume paper, and formal stationery as well as casual cards. I will ALWAYS accept with open arms cards (especially blank note cards, thank you cards/etc). I don’t have a printer so I don’t really use much other paper goods. -What is a scent that you've been trying to find even a sample of for a very long time to no avail? (What bottle would you die to get your hands on - even a partial?) I’ve been dying to try Cake Smash, Underpants (lol), and Candy Butcher. Of course But most of all I have wanted to try the Cinnamon version of Hamadryad. It keeps escaping me! As for a bottle/partial bottle that I would love... Midway. Res’d or original. I have an imp and it is such awesome carnival win on me, that I wish I had more so I wouldn’t be scared to use it. I know it is a pipe dream  -Is there anything in your life that you'd like advice or a "selfhelp" book for?: (ie finances, eating healthier, meal planning) The one selfhelp book type that I really really need is: What do I want to do with my life? Career assistance. I am so lost that anything that could help me figure out what I want to do would be awesome. Otherwise, finance, eating healthier, self esteem, etc is all great. I have on my amazon wishlist some bits for a book called Boundaries (which looks amazing), as well as the 5 types of love  -If your Witch lived near you, would you be happy or creeped out to get a "coupon" for a service like cleaning help or babysitting or dogwalking or coffee out with your Witch or something like that? Would you be creeped out if a local minion personally delivered a package to your house from a far-away Witch? I would love to meet my witch/witch’s minion. I’m a bit shy and sometimes hard to track down though. -Let's say I have a pair of something you collect, would you like one of them and we have matching things? Sure! I don’t really collect anything though. March 18 -Do you like poetry? Not particularly. -What types of scents do you like to scent your home? Which do you totally avoid? I like gourmandy or woody scents. I avoid florals. However they cannot be dispersed by fire! I am not allowed the eternal flame in my apt. -What are your thoughts on comics? Any you like? Any you have been wanting to try? Favorite characters? I love comics. My faves are gritty illustrations like Proof, The Living Dead, XXX Zombies, Locke and Key, The Darkness. -How do you feel about nail polish? What colors do you like? Sparkles? I can’t wear nail polish, as my nails are too brittle and thin. -Household/kitchen goods/gadgets? Oh Gosh. A flour sifter. Dish towels. Double broiler (haha ya right.) Dutch over (again, yeah right but oh gosh could I use one!), silicone bakewear! A good colander/strainer. Tea infuser. Speciality items. Everything. Oh. A Frosting... pipebag... thingie. You know what I mean. -Ok geek check - what sort of geeky things do you do? Do you read comics/graphic novels? Are you obsessed with something (a TV show maybe?) Do you work in a geeky field? Do you play rpgs like Dungeons and Dragons? Would you like gifts related to any of these? I read comics/graphic novels, but rarely nowadays. I loved a lot of geeky shows (Star Trek, Firefly, Carnivale <- fav ever), I used to roleplay white-wolf and in fact have a Lasombra tattoo. I currently play lots of videogames, from fps to WoW. I’m kind of a huge nerd. I also love Collectable Card Games (though I don’t actively collect them any more), Board games like The Betrayal in the House on the Hill (I’d kill to have this, best game ever), cardish games like Munchkin/Lunch Money/Cthulhu 500. I am a special effects nerd, and do horror makeup as a hobby. I would love gifts pertaining to any/all/whatever. -Do you have a favorite fabric? If someone were to make you a fabric item, would you prefer it be out of any fabric? e.g. velvet, satin, silk, cotton, bamboo??? Would this change if it were an article of clothing vs. a bag/pillow/blanket/somethingelse I love all “rich” fabrics. I love the way they feel. My favorite feeling in the world is mohair. It makes me squiggle with joy! It doesn’t matter what it is  I do also love chennelle (sp?) in blankets, etc. -Anything with the Worm Moon update that you're already lusting after? Minamoto No Yorimitsu Cuts at the Earth Spider. Oh please oh please. Om nom. Schmendrick. Molly Grue.

My dear witch. Sorry for the lack of posting. Have a happy Friday! Would you want an invite to a site that is invite-only ex. Diaspora, Demonoid, etc. If so, what? I have no idea what these sites are... Pillows? What size/designs/colors would most interest you? Ooo. I love super bright colored pillows, especially collage style or with lots of different fabrics/designs/patchwork style. And I do mean *bright*! purses? bags? What style/colors? I have pretty much worn out my purse, I like them big with lots of pockets, because I carry many things. Something that helped me get organized in my purse would be nice... it is a mess! Decorative scarves for hair and/or creative accessorizing? What colors? Yes! I love scarves of all kinds. Again, bright colors, (primary or jewel tones) and patterns are lovely, especially fractalesque designs. Would you like anything from Starring Fragrances. They make awesome hair stuff, natural deoderant, and home fragrance (and a ton of other stuff, those are just my favs)? I’ve never tried Starring Fragrances, but I do love foody scents Milk things tend to seem sour on me though /cry I’m down with cool products. Are there any fancy/gourmet/special herbs or spices that you'd love to receive? ie: good quality vanilla or other extracts, vanilla beans, saffron, lavender, etc. Ooo. I would love all of the above. I’ve never been able to try any of these fancy things ! DVDs, Blu-Ray, both, neither? DVD right now. But I think my dvd player is broken   Sock Dreams? What kind? (anklets, footies, etc.?) I love socks! All kinds, from ankle to knee high. All colors! Whee! Since this is a price capped round, would you rather get one "big" thing or lots of "little" things or don't care? I don’t care. The most important thing (it sounds corny but it is true) is that the witch has me in mind! I love the idea of someone taking time to think about me! Do you like pirate-related things? Yarrr... they’re pretty cool  Soaps? Be specific: if there are BPAL soaps you want to try or are dying for more of, tell all here! Also, any other companies people like or love? Villainess, maybe? Or Lush? What flavors??? I’ve never tried any of these brands, but my perfume scent preferences would probably apply to soaps. I’ve always wanted to sample some of the soaps I’ve seen on the forums, from bptp, paintbox soapworks, and all kinds! Maybe from bptp trying snake oil soap or shub-niggurath. What periods of art do you love most? Like, if someone was going to get you a tapestry or a box or some other item, what period would you want it to most resonate with? the pinks and golds of Rococo? the clean geometry of Art Deco? The romanticism of Art Nouveux? The strange lines of Cubism? Art deco is georgeous... probably my fav. Would you like caffeinated lollipops?: http://www.lollyphil...cks-caffeinated I can’t do caffeine... so no  Copied CD's or DVD's? I don’t see why not. I'm going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks, is there anything I can get you? I love Lady and the Tramp. It is my fav disney movie and always makes me melt.

Since this is my first Switch Witch, I ran through and started a master list of Minion Offerings. If this is allowed I'm going to plunk it here. Hopefully it is readable. If I missed you, I apologize, just let me know. Minions -Carwoman – glass pendants/kilnwork/jewelry joystreet on etsy (SWITCHWITCH 10% OFF COUPON) -Dixiehellcat – “ruckuses” little stuffed animal things hellcatblue on etsy (BPALSW coupon for 10%off) -MeiLin – FREE Ebooks: "I Love Garlic" ebook package--actually 3 cookbooks in one package, "TNH Big Book of Crockpot Cookery" ebook package--3 cookbooks in one package "Accounts: IHGK Stories" "Scryer's Gulch 1-10" "Scryer's Gulch 11-30" The cookbooks are G, obviously; the rest are PG-13, though "Accounts" may be triggering for people with child sex abuse issues (it's not graphic, though). HALF-OFF Ebooks: "Lovers and Beloveds: An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom Book One" described here and here--with discount, $1.50 "The Gratification Engine: An IHGK Story" described here and here--with discount 50 cents "A Craft Fair Goldmine" with 3 extra ebooks filled with craft recipes and patterns described here--with discount $4 -Greenwoodtree – Astrological charts/interpretation (big discount, prices? Where to get?) (yes! I do need your witchees b-day, time (a.m. or p.m. and as close to actual time as possible), location of birth.) and makes fudge – hollysrainbow on etsy -GirlInDenial – Small paintings – girlindenial on deviantart -Nekogrrl – near cigarshop for pickup of boxes for decorating -Clover01 – Hawaiin products, like macadamia nuts, teas, honeys, lush Hawaii only products -Catseyes – Wire jewelry (SWITCHWITCH15 FOR 15% OFF) craftywillows on etsy and tim-tams -Twilighteyes – bpal pickup from knows perfume in seattle, as well as legit starbucks -Lioness – imps -Skyelyric – handmade cards, calligraphy, baked goods -OlfactoryMaven – Pickups from LUSH, Teavana, Sephora, Trader Joes, Yankee candle -Werekitten – discount on bpal sales (hers) -Syrenmyst – paints/decorates pretty boxes also jewelry on etsy cyrenmyst (SWBPAL for 15% off) syrenmyst.com/boxes for boxes. -Tielan – Cards/cardmaking equipment or fabric pack for quilting or tim-tams -Deceitfuldescender – Vegan baked goods or regular if you wanted, but I’d have to go get the eggs, etc. -Trisj is offering her first book free "Thieves At Heart". For more info, contact her.

Thank you for the card my dear Witch, my rather gloomy day has been brightened! Sorry for not getting you my questions sooner dear Witch. Here they are Here are the answers to questions asked in the Switch Witch Thread! Baked Goods? Re: baked goods. I Looove them but I'm vegan for lent so depending on when they come, they would have to be vegan and soy free (allergies crrry). I do love all things cooked and related to cooking though! Recipes? I adore recipes. I collect cook books and websites and blogs and love them all. I think it would be SO COOL to have like a handwritten recipe collection from someone, like their favorite recipes or family recipes or something. I’ve always wanted one from my family, but alas . Either way, anything cooking is definitely a home run for me. If you were to make an order RIGHT NOW. What would you order? Hm, well, I’ve found the Lupers this year are actually all huge fail on me  So from the lab… uh, well I need another bottle of Miskatonic University… I spilled mine  otherwise I kind of lust after Sachs, so I’d definitely consider that as well. From the Trading Post, I’m dying to try Celeste perfume and bath salts, Kitty Perfume (french vanilla is huge win on me!), and Virginia Bath salts. I’ve never tried anything from the trading post, so I’d love to experience something fun. What level of nudity are you fine with on items? Pretty flexible on this. I prefer “tasteful” to, you know, distasteful. Would you like other kinds of gently used items that may have come from a garage sale? I love yard/garage sales, so I’m perfectly fine with them. I am however super paranoid about bedbugs (specifically D:!) so just make sure it is on the level that-a-way Also, I must say I prefer USEFUL things. I am not a “knick-knacks” person. I would love a box, a pretty piece of clothing, a small piece of art, etc. Do you like cooking seasonings, like the kind you can get in ounce sizes? If so, things you'd love to try out? I LOVE cooking seasonings. I have most of the basics, but I’d love to try some exotic or unusual spices or spice blends. I lust heartily after a lot of the fun things on the Arthur flour website http://www.kingarthu...et-ingredients/ as well as various sites that offer special rubs, seasoning blends, etc. Do you like any particular kinds of green or black teas or coffees that could also be gotten in bulk? I cannot drink caffeinated beverage (ACK I SHOULD HAVE PUT THIS IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE. So sorry Witch!!!) so I drink lots of herbal teas. No green tea, black tea or coffee for me. Favorite snack foods (and can they be from bulk section as well?) Snacks? Hmmm. I love white cheddar popcorn. I have no idea about bulk ‘n’ stuff though. I love to snack on almost anything  Also, gummy things, like fruit slices, all things chocolate, chocolate covered macadamia nuts are a favorite of mine. I LOVE Jelly beans – jellybelly and starburst jelly beans are my favs, Ritersport is muh favorite chocolate, then Ferrero Rochet. For my Witchee! Would you rather have HUGE list of things to try (as in my repressed imp orders) or just a highlight list? Huge list please. Maybe I’ll have something on it that you’ll love! Mix CDs? I don’t mind mix CDs, but I don’t love them either. I rarely listen to CDs in general. How do folks feel about little e-goodies? (articles online, pix, fic, etc) This seems really neat. If my Witch is making it, it is an A++++. My favorite thing is if someone cares enough to spend some time regarding me. I definitely receive “love” through time . Tim Tams? Yes or no? Chocolate Creme, Caramel, or Dark Chocolate? Anything but Dark Chocolate. I can’t eat it until after Lent, but I think it’ll keep! Is there any "classic" literature (Hemingway, Dickens, Elliot, Bronte, Hugo, Wilde, etc.) that you would like to add to your collection? I already have most of the classics, so not really. So how does everyone feel about receiving ebooks? I don’t have a reader right now, but I’m not super opposed. Audiobooks (e-audiobooks) would be super cool… but they are really expensive  candles and/or aroma melts: yay or nay? I can’t have open flame in my apartment, so Nay. Get your music player, what are the first 13 songs on Random? Will do this when I can! Do you need another bpal box? If so what would your fantasy one look like? I am running out of room for bottles and imps. I would love one with nature scenes, like a forest. My “happy” place is a forest with a stream running through it. Maybe with some flowers on the bank of the stream. It is where I go to when I need to pick up my spirits. Do you have any blogs you regularly read? -The Pioneer Woman Cooks (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/) -Smitten Kitchen (http://smittenkitchen.com) -Dianasaur Dishes (http://dianasaurdishes.com) -Budget Bytes (http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/) -Tastespotting (http://www.tastespotting.com) Surprise! the world has given you the day off. You hear that, no chores, responsibilities, or budget you have to follow. What would you do in those 24 hours? Oh gosh. I may have to wait to answer this one. …I’ll come back to this! Do you enjoy gardening? If so, what kind of stuff do you grow? Vegetables, flowers? I love gardening, but as I am in an apartment, I do not right now. I would love to grow fresh herbs, some veggies and maybe a flower or two. I wish I had indoor stuff to do that with… I used to be quite the little herbalist. Favorite artists or specific paintings? Oh my. I’ll have to come back to this two. I don’t have any favorite artists/paintings, but I do like specific styles, and I’m kind of picky about it. Booze? Yay or Nay? what kinds? I like rums, cordials and flavored nummies. Also, I love wine. I am not a connoisseur but do like many types. Steampunk inspired items? Yay or nay? Steampunk is super cool, I can definitely appreciate how it looks! Pirates vs Ninjas vs Zombies - who wins? Which do you love most? Zombies. Zombies. And more Zombies. I love zombies. I usually dress up as a zombie for halloween, and I will probably be participating in “run for your lives” a 5k running from zombies! Then maybe Pirates. Probably not ninjas. Except maybe Askaninja. Do you like those little crocheted amurigami? If so, who needs to be emulated as one? I loooove these things. Sooo cute. I like animals a lot  but if it had to be a person/thing I’d love my wow character (a belf, I could provide screenies if this was possible, or my goblin and my fiance’s undead or goblin. I doubt it is even possible though. But it’d be so cool!) Do you like wearing things in your hair? If so, what kind (snap clips, scrunchie, headband, etc), how big & crazy (lowkey, bigger the better), and colors. I can’t wear traditional headbands or clips as pulling my hair tight gives me tension headaches. I do love loose/cloth headbands in subtle colors, but I could use a little flavor in my life I guess. Little little clippies are nice too. But not my fav. Piercings? - ears?? - elsewhere? I have my ears pierced, once. And as long as the earrings have no nickle, I like studs/posts or french hooks maybe. Chocolate. With stuff in it? Are you more a plain chocolate lover, a chocolate and normal items lover (normal items being nuts, fruit, caramel) or do you like weird stuff in your chocolate? (weird stuff being curry, chilis, balsamic vinegar, floraly things) I love hazelnuts and almonds in my chocolate. I do not like fruit in it. I would like to try some “weird stuff”. I love caramel, Ommmg. I prefer milk or white chocolate, and rather dislike dark. Minion Things I would want... I don’t know who does what, but I have seen tons of little things people here have made and they are amazing! Having something that someone made just for me would make my little heart explode! I like all the minion things I’ve seen so far, But I am really fond of Carwoman’s stuff, and maybe Catseyes stuff… if it is nickle free? Minion Alert! On that note, I am currently making vegan cooking, and if anyone wants it, I’d be happy to trade/oblige for free. I bake and might even do some vegan candy if I can muster it up. I make some AWESOME vegan chocolate cupcakes. For those who like lipgloss, lipstick, tinted balms, etc, what colors do you wear (and warm? cool?) and do you prefer something sheer or more opaque? I prefer more sheer. I love lipgloss/balm a LOT. I love when it smells nummy and feels silky and good. I like subtle colors, or colorless. It must be NON STICKY. Makes me crazy. What's your favorite animal? Or is there one that's particularly significant to you? My favorite animal is the north american panther/ cougar or the ocelot or lynx. I’ve always identified with it. I like all cats, big and little. I love parrots! All things fuzzy and cute have a place for me. I also like snakes. If you were able to get a vintage or prototype bottle from the upcoming West Coast Will Call, which one would you want? Oh my! Anything foodie would be really nice. Other than that, I couldn’t say. Maybe Cake Smash as a pot dream… Paladin would be cool since I have one in WoW Elf? Or did that sell out. I’d love elf.

Do you have a preference for a poem or romance novel and what type of Romance novel? I don't have a particular preference. I do admit that I read a fair amount of romance novels. I love alls kinds, but I ESPECIALLY love historical romance novels. I also dabble through supernatural, fantasy and modern. I'm really into "fiction" novels right now which are kind of like romance novels. ... I like a high component of romance, smuttiness is optional. As for poems, I can take them or leave them, the most important thing to me is the flow of the poem, how smoothly it reads. How do you feel about burned mix cds (good time for mood music *giggle*)? Ehhhh... my issue here is that I don't have a good way to PLAY them. The disk drive on my computer broked :/ and my car doesn't have an ability atm (but will at some point, so maybe?) Do you have metal/ jewelry allergies? Yes. Nickle. Nickle. Nickle. No nickle. It gives me a terrible rash. Nothing with nickle. No costume jewelery or white gold. Just sterling silver, yellow gold or other non-metal materials please. Do you bake/would you be interested in baked goods or related mixes? I bake a loooooooooooooooot. I also love baked goods. I'm especially interested in anything that might help me learn how to frost a bloody cake? Definitely my weakest link... Do you like cute stationery, stickers, note cards, stuff like that? I like it, but rarely use it. Though I did just pick up some pen pals, so I may be more open to this than before <3. Do you like tea? If so, do you prefer your tea loose or in tea bags? I love tea! I currently do not have a tea... steeper? strainer? whatever it is called, so I only use bagged right now, but I do like loose tea. One note though, I forgot to include in my questions. I cannot have caffeinated beverages. Chocolate is okay, because the dose is very small, but caffeinated tea or coffee is a no-no. I do sooo love herbal teas though. What is your favorite Valentine candy? Hmmm. Chocolate? I'm not a fan of hard candy, is pretty much it. How would you feel about receiving a knitted / crocheted gift? What kinds of yarny things would you enjoy (scarf, hat, mitts, cowl, socks, etc)? Oooo. I would love knitted/crocheted stuff. Scarf, hat, mitts, cowl would all be nice. Socks might be a bit odd though, unless for around the house? My shoes fit quite snug What are your favorite colors for wearable accessories? Bright jewel tones! Red, green, blue especially. Would you enjoy some loose beads for your own crafts, or any other crafty bits? I'd like to learn to make handmade cards, but otherwise have not been crafty lately. Would you rather get things all together or in a couple of doses? Hm. I just want my cupid to feel comfy. I don't mind getting things all at once or parceled out. Kid/Parent/church lady safe or not? Does not need to be "sensitives" safe. Can be as... anything as you want. Length of necklace, size of bracelet, post or dangle earrings preferred? Any length of necklace. Bracelet is pretty... small. 7ish inches long should be okay? I rarely wear earrings, so I have no preference I suppose? Stuffed critters or other things of the cuddly variety? Aieeee yes. I love cuddly things. Mmmm soft and cuddly.

Blargh. I'd really been hoping for a nice autumnal scent. I have found, however, that Bpal apple goes 100% potpourri on me. From wet-to-dry on my skin, this scent is fake, perfumey apples, with fake, perfumey spices. Sigh. I'll re-test, but I don't have much hope.

Hecate starts out as the nice buttery almond with just a wistful hint of the myrrh and musk. After about 30-45 minutes or so it starts to fade prodominantly into the myrrh and musk which end up as a delightful, sort of skin hugging veil that makes me feel delightful and a bit cosseted. Sometimes when it dries down it ends up a bit much, but over all I like it quite much. Not enough for a bottle, but definitely keeping my imp.

This has become one of my most coveted scents. It is almost impossible for me to describe, but wet it is a string of indiscernable florals that are sweetened by some kind of faint sugary syrup. As it dries down on me it starts being a little sweet-tart candy-ish but then ends up as a warm, red and very intimate musk that has just a flicker of sweetness and femininity. This blend makes me feel warm and confident and a little like I have a secret. The throw seems pretty minimal and the staying power is a handful of hours.

This was the first scent of Bpal I tried on that worked for me (and interestingly it also helps me develope an appetite when I don't have one.) When I put it on, it is all rich coffee with that nice hint of Irish cream. As the drydown comes on, the oak comes out with the faintest whisp of paper. It smells so very academic and rich. This is probably one of my favorite woody scents, which has the dryness softened by the Irish cream. It fades into just a touch of sweet oak before disappearing. It has excellent throw for me, and decent staying power (a few hours.)

I should have known this sounded too good to be true (for me.) At very first sniff, I got a little of the pepper, but everything else was drowned out by the orange. Citruses are by far one of the things my skin amps most, and for whatever sad reason, they always turn medicinal and sharp on me. I get a strong, medicinal/cleaning product and astringent orange out of this on drydown with a hint of the promised spicy sweetness underneath. Had to wash off, way too painful.

This is my first purchase of a Lunacy from the Lab, and I am so pleased I took the risk! The notes are almost all sweetly blended together for one of the most comforting scents I've ever smelled. The clove is not overwhelming but instead offers a gentle spiciness to a very woody-enveloping scent. I can pick out a little of the sandalwood but on the whole the rest is just a sweet-ish, fluffy, warm scent. Ahhh. So good! Edit: I don't get any vanilla at the moment, and it is the only thing I wish I got more of. If this changes, I'll update.

For whatever reason the green that I get out of this is not Christmas/pine-y at all. It is like lush tropical rain forests, as said earlier that fades into a savory, rich, redolent cinnamon. The kind out in the undergrowth-- not in your kitchen. The orchids are super faint on dry down for me, I just get whiffs of the cinnamon and greenery. I can imagine the huge, waxy leaves and the dark reddish brown and deep green colors all around me when I wear this. And it feels like a hug when I put it on. For me, this is a signature scent.

In bottle: Bright and crisp citrus scents, a hodge podge of jewel like colors. A hint of lavendar weaves in and out. Wet on skin: All brutal citrus. Somewhere between grapefruit and lime... this is so strong scented that my tongue is watering as if imagining the acidity, not entirely in a good way. Dry down: Citrus amps and warps on my skin and this appears to be no exception. I get massive amounts of pledge-like grapefruit/lime with a soapy under tone. Lavendar is no where to be found. It makes my eyes water a little bit Alas. Another scent destroyed by citrus.

Blargh: I'm having trouble. I really like foody scents but most of them appear to not like me. So far, Miskatonic University, Pais De Canela and White Rabbit are the only foody like scents that don't smell awful on me. I've tried Dana O'Shea, Fae, The Hesperides, The Dormouse, March Hare, The Knave of Hearts and a few others and they always come off too strong, too chemically or with a different unpleasant note (lemon in particular goes pledge on me.) I'm super desperate for things that don't fool with my body chem. It seems that fruits are a no-go almost altogether :/. Help!

I'm actually pretty interested in finding more of the incense-y/deep/dark/bark/earth like cinnamon. I'm not a fan of the 'red hot' scent as someone called it, but I super super like the depth of this scent on me when paired with darker things. I saw a few to this accord earlier. Anything specific? Edit: As cinnamon is by far my favorite note, I'm taking this supa-serious.