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I wasn't sure this would work on me, since dragon's blood and honey scents tend not to. And fresh Snake Oil doesn't work nicely with my skin. But. This mix is lovely on my skin. It's a smooth, slightly spicy Snake Oil on me. So glad I got it.

2017 Version The lunar oils remind me very much of the 2004ish Lunacy scents, with some snowy notes. Really reminds me of Skadi, and Snow Moon 2005. I love it.

This is lovely. It is pure bay rum, and a small whisper of spices in the bottle. On my skin: the bay rum is there, but the spices warm up on my skin. It's gorgeous, and I think it would smell fantastic on a guy as well. So glad I found a fairy to get this for me!

I love this. Honey does ugly things on my skin, so I initially didn't smell this. Well, the honey is a background scent. The apple is a red, juicy apple. It's amazing in a bath, and gorgeous used as a moisturizer directly on the skin. So happy I got this.

The roar of the wild wind, the howl of winter wolves, the screams of night-winged crows, and the moon shining, clear and bright: juniper and white musk with white tea extract, oakmoss absolute, white lemon rind, and tobacco. Okay. This is amazing. Everything is blended together so beautifully that it's hard to pick out individual notes. It smells to me of old-school Lunacy notes, circa Snow Moon 2005. A little chilly, a little powdery without being cloying. Some freshness that gives me a visual of soft snow and cold air. There is also a little of the oakmoss and tobacco which just softens it without being overpowering. Buy it. Or two. Seriously.

This is lovely. It's a light scent on me, shimmery, soft white floral. The amber plays as sweet tobacco on my skin. It stays very close to my skin, but I occasionally smell it, and keep wondering, "What smells so great?". I layered Dorian over it, and it's fantastic. I want more in this scent. Everything in this scent.

Disclosure: I'm not a patchouli fan. But this. This is so much more than patchouli. It's soft, rounded, and comforting. I get some patchouli, but on me, there's teakwood, a little patchouli, and the vanilla is just a whisper. But it sweetens it slightly, and makes it smell creamy and smooth. Thank goodness BB wasn't this good on me, I would have gone broke! I will be buying more. And I'm really glad I bought the atmo spray too.

Hmmm....I wonder if it might be similar if you mixed Two, Five, and Seven with The Pool of Tears? I grew up on the Cape, and love the scent of the beach roses and ocean. Add some fog to the mix and it's my favorite scent from childhood.

Spot on. It evokes Snow White for me, without the coconut. It's gorgeous, and I think it actually replaces Skadi for me as favorite winter blend. That's HUGE. Skadi has been it for me since it first came out. 2004? 2005? It's that good.

My ultimate snow scent was, and is, Skadi. I broke out my old Skadi the other day (because I have two on the way to me) and it is heaven. I'm trying to control myself and not buy all the bottles this year.

Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? Gooseberry Beach sounds good, I love her hot process soaps, and the sorbettos. New Question: Would you be interested in getting a kombucha starter and instructions on how to use it to easily make your own fermented, probiotic tea drink? Ooh, yes, I’d like to try it. What one item would make your kitchen feel 'complete'? It can be anything - gadget, ingredient, art piece, furniture, etc. Mm, I’m not sure, I do like gadgets, but I have a bunch already. Would you like to received a couple of french regional specialities like Crème de marrons (basically sweet chesnut purée with a hint of vanilla aroma - can be eaten as a spread or with yoghurt, used in pastries - although I demolish the stuff with a spoon, because I freaking love it), other preserves/sweet things, tapenade/rouille/aioli/dried tomato caviar/other kinds of savoury spreads and condiments? Those all sound good. Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? I love the soaps and Smacks. I LOVE Paradise Misplaced soap, the Whack and Banana Crème looks good, Pipevine Swallowtail looks nice, and I’d love to try any of The Wicked As They Come soaps. updated 7/9/13 Do you have anything that you use on a daily basis that you would always welcome more of? Haunt soaps. Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Oh, sweet Jesus. More perfume I want. Chinese Nightingale, Kea, and Rose Breasted Cockatoo sound great! And spectral eye color, corvus eye color sound amazing. What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I like silk Nope, not a spinner….. -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? I’m a huge fan of Casablanca Twist. https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=2655 https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=32875 https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=7368 -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Not anymore. As a kid, we spent the summer on the beach. (I grew up on Cape Cod) -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek? -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? -Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) No, I'm not into audiobooks. -Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Love chocolate. Mostly milk chocolate. -Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? I’m going to Florida in a month, so I’ll have the plane ride….I ‘ll have my Kindle, and my Ipod. -I'm going to Jungle Jim's next week (it's basically a massive international food gasm in Ohio, look it up); would anything interest you? Oh, wow. I’m always looking for a good mild/med Indian curry blend. I LOVE trying different light/med roast coffees. -Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? A salad spinner, little spice jars, QUESTION: I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? As much as I love Oreo’s, this is a no. What do you love about summer (even if it’s your least-favorite season)? The farmer’s markets. I love the fresh produce, and the other stuff like the Truffle Salt and Espresso Salt I just bought. For those of you who are big readers: Are there any books that just came out (like within the last two months) or are about to come out during this round that you're really looking forward to? Really want to read The 5th Wave. I know there's been a question about favorite quotes but this is specific: Do you have a quote that's not more than, say, a dozen words long that you would like in a cross-stitch? I can’t keep calm because I have anxiety. & You know that place between sleep and awake, the place you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I will always love you, that’s where I will be waiting. Peter Pan If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Yes! The Conjure Oils update (http://conjureoils.com/emporium.htm) looks absolutely fabulous...I didn't know she made soaps and candles and whanot. Is there anything from the Oddment Emporium you would like? Holy hell, how did I miss this? I’d love soaps or Wicked whips in any scent, and lotion in Heliophobe & Fire Dragon Parasol. What are the three BPALs you would most like to receive - one GC, one not-hard to find LE, and one HTF LE from your dreams? Ooh: GC: Schrodinger's Cat, Snake Oil, How Doth the Little Crocodile, Whitechapel, Last Unicorn: Midnight Carnival, Mary Read NHTF LE: King Mandarin SN or Carnival Diabolique: Gennivre HTF LE from dreams: Underpants or Sacrifice What's your favourite comfort food (snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Oh, I do enjoy chocolate, and coffee. Would you like anything from an European country? I love European candy. What fandoms do you belong to? None officially, but love Buffy and Firefly. What cheers you up? Being creative What question do you hate to answer? Are you ready to get up? The answer is always no. I'm not a morning person. What is the best compliment you have/could receive? That I do my job well. Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I do cook. I love to cook. Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? I read both, but do love the YA books. What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? It's a blue color. No, I don't entertain, except for the random m n s! Are your ears pierced? Yes Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Not really. If you knew you were going to live comfortably for say 800 years, what profession, calling or project might you pursue with some of your extra years, which you imagine you may not do in the life that you have? I would travel, live on the beach, and be creative. Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? Yes! I love getting recipes. Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) They all look good, I love sugar scrubs. Any scent, not a heavy floral fan. Do you have something you do, without fail, as a personal daily habit/ritual? (Examples: pen-and-paper journal keeping, tea/coffee drinking, morning yoga, nightly bedtime reading. I'm kind of thinking on things that would be dear to you and might need small supplies or could use certain extras.) I drink coffee EVERY morning. Do you wear nailpolish? What colors do you tend to go for? What are your favorite brands? Are you open to trying indie brands? Love nail polish. Especially indie brands. I love greens and blues. Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? Love tarot cards. I have a set of Ryder-Waite, and love the pretty, artistic ones. Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I would haunt Slain's Castle, in Cruden Bay, Scotland. Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? I always try to find beach glass, or a stone from where I visit. What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Oh, I still need to read Gone, Girl. I also love hairstyling and makeup books. I have an amazon wishlist. Is there a literary character you identify with? Even if it's not spot-on, just someone you found yourself having that "I identify with this" feeling? Hmm, can't think of anyone right now... What would you like from the most recent BPAL update? What are you planning on buying for yourself and what would you like to try? Any of the songs, especially Octopus. I'm not sure if I will buy any of them, I'm trying to pay off the credit card.... What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes, I do. Opinions on table top games, from cards and board games, to dice and rpgs. What do you like? What don't you like? Favorites? Any classics you like? Do you collect any? I am dying to get Cards against Humanity. What style is your sense of humor? dry, sarcastic. Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Love em! Amazon, Villainess, soapboxco, not picky! How big is too big...for something to hang on your walls? If I'm painting you a pretty picture, are there maximum dimensions that you have/prefer? Pretty much any size, I have lots of wall space. what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? Hmm...well, it's a sentimental one. The last letter I got from my grandmother bedore she passed away. I was 10 when she passed. All the non-sentimental things can be replaced. QUESTION: Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? I like both! Any scent, just not heavy florals. QUESTION: Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it? Oh, I love hot chocolate! If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? not at all! Is there a Quote that resonates with you, or that you particularly like a lot. Would this be something you would like artwork made of for your walls or a shirt/bag/scarf? I love the last stanza of "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost. I have the words, The woods are lovely, dark and deep, tattoed on my foot. Also love Sea Fever by John Masefield. "I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky" Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? I like the Blonde coffee. The others are too strong for me. And I love Passion Tea. Do you want to receive one big package or a bunch of small ones? Digital stuff all at the end when the box should arrive or as we go? No preference. Put your itunes on random, what are the first 10 songs? 1. Looking for a Place to Shine - Nashville soundtrack 2. Paradise - Gun's n Roses 3. Pink - I'm Not Dead 4. Marianne - Tori Amos 5. Kaleidoscope Heart - Sara bareilles 6. In God's Hands - Nelly Furtado 7. Hero - Nickelback 8. Lucky Star - Madonna 9. Battle in Me - Garbage 10. Rock Star - Rihanna So strange, I haven't listened to most of these songs in a long time.... Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Ephemera knows me pretty well, Deek as well.

Forum Name: oceandreamer001 Full Name: Amy S Email Address: oceandreamer001@hotmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box 178 Lynnfield, MA 01940 ==================== Basic Info Birthday: 11/06 Pets: 2 Cats, Buffy & Riley Children: no Religious orientation: non-practicing anything Favorite Holiday: Christmas Occupation/Major in school: Town Clerk/ BS Anthropology Living arrangement (by yourself, with roommates, etc): me Livejournal/Blog/Website: www.etsy.com/shop/oceanstreetdesigns Organizations/Causes/Activities (Things you belong to or causes you believe in): RAINN BPAL Favorite BPAL oils: Boomslang, Halloween: Las Vegas Favorite notes: Snake Oil, ocean, citrus Favorite non-BPAL perfumes: origins ginger Least favorite notes: red musk, black musk, patchouli Least favorite non-BPAL perfumes: chanel coco If Beth made a custom blend for you, what would the notes be, and what would you want the label art to look like? it would smell like walking beside the ocean in the fog on a damp february day in New England Clothing & Jewelry Hair type: fine/thin Skin Type: dry Allergies (specifically B&B related): no Other things to avoid: Tub, shower or both? just shower Favorite bath & beauty products: haunt, villainess Clothing Style/Fave garments: classic/ jeans and t-shirt Favorite clothing colors/colors to wear: pink, black Type(s) of jewelry worn: rings, bracelets, necklaces Ring/wrist/collar size: ring size 5, wrist, sm Jewelry - gold or silver? both Do you have any allergies to metal? nickel Favorite gemstones: opal, aquamarine, tanzanite Sock/Shoe Size: size 6 Lifestyle Style/home decoration style: cozy Favorite decorating colors: Things you collect: yellow/ocean-y colors/green Favorite music: pop/top 40 Least favorite music: country Vegetarian/Vegan?: (Please be as specific as possible to reduce confusion!) nope Other food restrictions: slight allergy to raw almonds Favorite flavors: coffee, chocolate Favorite foods/drinks: coffee! chicken korma, italian anything Favorite authors/genres: YA, sci-fi like kim harrison, patricia briggs, kelley armstrong Least favorite authors/genres: classic lit Books/authors you'd like to read, but haven't yet: seanan mcguire How do you feel about receiving gently used books as gifts? yes Favorite stores (including clothing stores): ann taylor loft, sephora, MAC Favorite online stores (including B&B stores): haunt, villainess Magazines you subscribe to: allure, glamour, cosmopolitan, self, tv guide Magazines you like, but don't subscribe to: real simple, everyday with rachel ray, budget travel Favorite movies: wedding crashers, fast five, horror like mama, the house on the end of the street Favorite TV show(s): THE WALKING DEAD, revenge, grimm, law and order: svu Hobbies/crafts done: soap, cross-stitch, jewelry Wishlists BPAL Wish List (including SW/SF Help): Other website Wish lists (amazon.com, etc):under Amy Summers, Lynnfield Random Questions: Random Questions: - On a scale of 1-5, how organized are you? work: 4, home: 2 - Where, outside of the U.S. would you love to visit? (if you're international, this can be anywhere) Want to go back to Scotland, and the Caribbean - Do people tell you that you act older, younger, or your age? they think older because I look very young -If I gave you a toy gun with flashing lights, would you hide and start shooting people from around corners OR would you thank me on the IGI thread and then quietly donate it (a niece, Oxfam, Goodwill, wherever)? (there are no wrong answers for this, so don't be afraid to answer honestly) oh, hell yes. i'd be taking people out left and right - What animal do you feel like the most? grumpy cat - Your favorite feature about yourself: eyes - Do you live in a neighborhood or in the middle of nowhere? downtown in a small town -Have you ever thought, "oh, I'm going to get myself one of those one of these days" but then never do? List 1 under $10 and 1 over $10. under ten: I usually just buy it. over 10: GEFU Spirelli Spiral cutter - How do you feel about boi witches? ?? - Do you like garage sales (boot sales)? yes - I like to slather my food in …: butter or ketchup - State fairs or carnivals? state fairs - You throw caution to the wind and runaway to join a traveling circus. What job would you want ( a main performer, a side show, a behind the scenes spot, etc) and why? makeup artist, because that's what i'd really like to do - What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with? fairies - Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. What do you choose? a pair of the earrings i make - Do you need storage boxes? no - 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? sleep in, day of spa/beauty, have a fancy/expensive lunch, then sleep more - Do you like steampunk & if so what kind of steampunk item would you most like to receive? yes. jewelry - Do you have an etsy shop? yes, www.etsy.com/shop/oceanstreetdesigns. 10% off with coupon: SWITCHWITCH - Would you like to receive baked goods, if so what kind? anything - What is something totally random (yes, that thing that just popped into your head) that hasn't been covered by any previous questions? that i'm pretty hungry Notes (Here's where you can add additional information you'd like your Switch Witch to know!):

I've been spraying this at work because I find the irony amusing. It's not my usual type of scent, but it has totally grown on me. I get dark resins, patchouli, and maybe some leather. If I had to describe what this smells like, I'd say it's how Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn smelled in the Lord of the Ring movies. A sexy brooding man who has dark secrets.

Yes! Deep murky blue/green water. I also get a touch of silt, which could be sandalwood. It starts out cologne-y, reminding me very much of my favorite Airs incense Blue Nile. I haven't seen it in years, so it makes me happy. Then I get the deep water. It's strange, it is aquatic-y, but it's definitely fresh water on me. There is something underneath as well, it could be herbs, but it is very slight and I can't put my finger on it. It reminds me of swimming in a pond from my childhood. I really like it, and it is very relaxing to me.

Mary Read. The whole time I was in St. John (USVI) the air smelled so good. When I got home, it was the scent of Mary Read. Seriously.

You need this. Even if you don't think you like Snake Oil. I don't have a bathtub, so I put it on after I get out of the shower. It lasts and lasts on me. And it smells good. Not just my opinion, a boy I was rolling around with stopped, sniffed my neck and told me, "You smell good." Get your minds out of the gutters!!!! We were just kissing. But anyway, just like Ondine said it's sex in a bottle.

I think I've said this before, but Cytherea is a dead ringer for Skinny Dip on my skin.

Sweet, bright apples. Some fall foliage. Just lovely. I'm hoping that the apple won't morph into potpourri. It goes from gorgeous apple to potpourri with each sniff. Please stay apple!

Oh, Boo, why do you hate me? Where are the cotton sheets? The sugar? No, you just leave me with spoiled cream on my wrist. I had such high hopes for you.

This is very interesting. Wet: I get honey and chestnut. Drying down: Sticky, oozy honey (yum) and some chestnut. This ends up slighly smoky honey on me and is gorgeous. On me, it smells like the honey from Lush's Honey I Washed the Kids. And that's a good thing. Definitely a bottle. A nice surprise, glad I tried the imp!

Wet: Blonde tobacco and honey. Drying down: Slightly sweeter, the tobacco is starting to echo tobacco flower, and the honey is smoothing, rounding this out nicely. So far it's behaving on my skin nicely, and not becoming nausea inducing. (I love it, but usually the Lab's honey note doesn't love my skin.) Verdict: Very nice, it might be a touch too floral for me. But yet, I can't stop huffing my wrist.....

I get the mahogany and teak, and it smells like beautiful burnished wood. I get a hint of cigar smoke, but it deepens and adds to the woods. The patchouli and all the rest is so wonderfully blended that I can't distinguish them, and the vanilla adds a slight softness to it that keeps it from being harsh. Buy it, you won't be sorry!

This is a hit! I get fizzy floral notes, with the vanilla orchid smoothing it out. Plus, if I spray it before bed, I find I sleep better!

I love this. It stays pretty much the same on my skin wet to dry. I get the pink musk, which behaves beautifully, some sugar and it is grounded with some incense. It lays very close to my skin. I took a chance on this because it sounded gorgeous. I was nervous because red musk turns overwhelming on my skin. Mme. Moriarty won't play nicely on my skin, and I was afraid Lilith wouldn't either, but it is fantastic. So glad I got two bottles, I will be slathering this, I might need another bottle.....

I'm pretty horrified about the price---48.00 for eight imps?????