Dark Alice

I have no idea how Beth does this....but she captured the scent of a fleshy, fresh carved jack o'lantern with the scent of warm, candlewax, beeswax I think and with a tinge of smoke from the freshly lit wick of the candle. In one drop on my arm, Beth you have captured one of my favorite times of year with my Dad....carving the pumpkin and lighting it and putting it on the front porch. Thank you so much for this. These memories are more precious to me than you will ever know.

This has the fruits of Street Festival without the mustiness of the honey on my skin. A Halloweenie Shunga scent. NEAT!!!

Wet: Dark chocolate. Nice...mellow dark chocolate. Drydown: Chocolate covered cat nip. The overlord kitty would be pleased with this. I am however...am not! Off to the sales/swaps.

The chypre is the culprit! Wet, this is a glorious myrrh tinged pomegranate juice filled dream....and then the chypre comes in and turns it into a floral pomegranate. Where did my myrrh go...and my glorious dark filled pomegranate? *sigh* Up to the sales this goes! This is the one I was so excited about too.

Wet: Buttery Pumpkin with a blast of Morocco. Dry: Sweet pumpkin with a hint of Morocco. So delicious! This will age gloriously..so glad I picked up a bottle!

Wet: Strong lavender. Dry..the opium tar and lavender swirl together in this magnificent but light dance across my skin. This is a night time scent for the spring. I think I may order a partial and then another just for this purpose. This scent makes me think of the French fields of lavender in Provence, France.

This has one hell of a strong floral note when wet! It's white. Not gardenia, it's like a white ghost lily but my skin amps it to high heavens!!!! And just when you sniff your arm the third time anticipating something strong again...it goes POOF! And becomes this light, ghost like lily scent. Very sad. It reminds me of the lilies that were at the funeral home when my Dad passed. Not a fan...but I do adore the concept!

More Catchup! Friday July 5/13 Anything from Villainess that strikes your fancy, either from their update or from the GC? Frostbite Smooch! Trauma Smooch. Thursday July 4/13 If I wanted to include something for your fluffball, what would be good, and what should I stay away from? Not much. The overlord is pretty kitty toy friendly. I would ask that nothing too small or with too many feather be sent b/c it's a pain to find the small things and an even bigger pain to vacuum u the feathers. Would homemade treats be something you'd like for your dog/cat? No bueno. The overlord is really finicky. If you get a long weekend this weekend... what are you doing with it? Staying in? Going out? Family? Friends? If you don't get a long weekend, are you OK with that, or a little sad? (If you are Canadian, apply this to last weekend). Going out. Sleeping in. Playing FB games, reading, watching movies. 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? No thanks! Wednesday July 3/13 Anything interesting from the new Paintbox Soapworks update for you? Little Paper umbrellas and sweet 100s! What about recycled sari silk yarn, witches and witchees? I am the anti-craft. So no. Sooo, the Blooddrop update (Aviary and Summer Simplicities). Anything you'd like from there? Nope. DEAR FIBER AND YARN PEOPLE: I am going back to Paradise Fibers today. They have like almost every type of fiber roving and dye and stuff available. If you're a spinner and have any fiber wishes, what would you like? Dyed or natural? Do you need dye? colors? brand? Nope. Tuesday July 2/13 Every package has to have something blue in it. Blue can also be used to describe more risque humor...how would you rate your general sense of humor? Are you strictly PG-13, R-rated, NC-17? I am so NC-17 it's not even funny. It's really hard to offend me save from the usual overly racist, sexist, or nativist styles of humor that no one finds funny. Do you like puzzles? What kind? Jigsaw, word, etc? WORD FINDS ARE MY FRIEND!!! Monday July 1/13 I know Canadian chips can be different than others, how does "dill pickle" or "ketchup" sound? Ketchup?? Tasty. If you were getting a custom Haus of Gloi blend, what four notes would you choose? Summer notes listed here and you can click through to the whole list from there. http://www.hausofglo...er-single-notes Myrrh, Vanilla, red musk, Black musk QUESTION! Do you like Kickstarter? Are there any projects up that you really like? Not really. QUESTION! If you have an Etsy wishlist, what are your top 5 favorite things on there? The price is unimportant, not because I'm rich, but because I'd like some inspiration. It's in my w/l. Festival this week -- includes an "encampment" and an art faire. any interest in trinkety things from the encampment or cards/prints from local artists. Soaps, statues of gargoyles? How do you feel about glitter? does loose glitter make your skin crawl or would you bathe in it? Glitter is the herpes of the craft world. Do you want/need/like/collect journals? If so, do you prefer lined or unlined? Don't need journals. Love list pads though. Colorful, creative, I am a list maker! Does the idea of wearing a plant as jewelery give you the warm fuzzies or the heebie jeebies? HEEBY JEEBIES!! Gourmet popcorn, yes/no? What do you like: glazed, savory, candied? Nuts or not? Any flavors you wouldn't like (like Bacon CHeeseburger, Pizza, Watermelon, Root Beer Float, Hot Chili Dark Chocolate)? Or if any of those sounded interesting, how weird is weird enough? CHEESE (white, yellow, orange) Caramel and Cheese, Cheese and Caramel. Question: I make my own hair gloss, would you like some detangling and very shiny hair gloss made by me? This is a 'cone rich blend, not the least bit natural. Nope. Thursday June 27/13 I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. All the things from here would be wonderful!!! I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? TURKEY JERKY!! How do you feel about home-canned goods? Meh. Do you like BPTP clothing? YES! Need to lose more weight to fit in the yoga pants though! What size do you wear of: Baby-doll T's Regular T's yoga pants 2x Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? I have all the shirts that I want or need from the trading post currently. What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? Some roomsprays would be nice. Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? Bob's Burgers Season 2, Cleveland Show season 3 -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? None -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? Nope -What are your top five wishes from ThinkGeek?None -Seen anything lately that makes you go OH HOLY FUCK THAT'S AWESOME!! ? Not much. Do you like audiobooks? If so, do you have/would you like to try Audible? (I'm an addict, myself.) NOPE. Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? LOVE CHOCOLATE, DARK (MIXED WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN CHILES) MILK WITH SOMETHING OTHER THAN RAISINS OR FRUIT, WHITE MIXED WITH NUTS, CARAMEL, DARK, MILK...BUT NO FRUIT! Wednesday June 26/13 Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? Short trips to two weddings for family. 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?Did you say food?? Any type of snack things, dried veggies, gourmet popcorn, etc. Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? I know this is bizarre..but Galoshes (the $10 ones from Laila Row) a sturdy umbrella, a smaller but funky sunglass case. Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? Nope I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? To try yes... 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? GC: More of Norman is always welcome, not hard to find-Sachs, HTF: Antique Lace If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? Angie Harmon, Dean and Sam winchester (the actors) So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? SOAP WOULD BE AMAZING!!! Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? Don't want any...love them on other people Ketchup! If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? Any of the original single notes. Peppermint would be on my list. Or some of the rarer scents to try/Kuoinichi, Pursue rabbit, Nocturnus, any and all vanilla chaos theories,anything pre-2005. I don't even care...would love to try Old Morocco from 2004. (Feel free not to answer, I know it's not a standard one!) Are you kinky? Wouldn't you like to know? Do you enjoy scented candles? Certain sizes that you like? What kind of scents or brands? Yankee Candle. But I am on hiatus from Candles for the moment. I am trying to burn all the ones I have now. Thoughts about South Africa? Have you been here, would you like to go? Would you like to receive anything South African? I've never been....would love to go on a safari one day. Hmmm...I'm not sure if I'd want to receive something other than traditional African art. Stuff made my the local folks...esp. some carvings. Do you like Sockdreams? If so, what styles would you prefer? I prefer to pick my own socks and I LOVE SOCK DREAMS!!! Do you need hair accessories? If so, what kind or color? Black Headbands. Soft, t-shirt material headbands. I love them. What is your favorite shade of blue? I like all shades of blue. Deep/Jeweled, sea blue or deep sky blue. I adore them all. Do you have any kitchen gadgets (a SodaStream, a Kuerig/Tassimo) that you want mix things for? Not at the moment. If you were to start learning something new (intellectual or craft or hobby), what would it be? Hmm...SPANISH! (too speak it) how to work photoshop, Microsoft 2010 (I know ) What about candy? Do you have a sweet tooth? YES! Do you have an e-reader? What kind? Would you like to get ebooks? I have no E-reader. I am way too hard on electronics for this. I adore the written word in book form. If your witch is an extremely crafty sort, and she were to send all kinds of homemade foody goodies and handmade crafty stuff - what are items you would NOT LOVE to receive. Please dont hedge on this one...some of us are serious crafters and will be making most of what we send! Scarves! WINTER HATS!!! (ALWAYS WELCOME) Food..b/c of the heat outside...anything that comes from the mail will mostly likely be trashed. I am seriously paranoid about food stuffs spoiling in the heat. Witchee dear, do you like video games? Are there any you want to play? Do you have a large libraryy? Not really. 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. ) Caffeine every morning. Since I gave up soda I drink Starbucks tea, my own tea, Starbucks refreshers, etc. 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 nailpolish, especially CrowsToes, Different Dimension, NerdLacquer, glitters. Not a nail polish fan Name three BPAL scents you hav tried, but are dying to get more of. Tulzcha, Not much more than that. Do you still write real letters on nice stationary to people you like/love? Every now and then. Have you ever tried anything from Paintbox Soapworks? Which products or scents would you prefer? Oh, I love the sorbettos. I am a die hard fan of her soaps...esp. white cotton sheets, mandinka, whiskers. Oh...I love that place! Do you like/have space to garden? If so, what do you grow? I am the anti-christ of gardening and growing all things. I don't grow things b/c I inadvertently kill them. Do you like sample sized things? Think lipgloss, mascara, bodylotion, scrubs, mini candles, and so forth. YEP! Have you tried Fortune Cookie Soap? What products or scents would you like? no..but I would try it. Do you use solid soaps at all? If so, what kind do or don't you like? Yes...only Paintbox soapworks. Most other indie companies dry my skin out esp. Haunt and Villainess soaps. (NOT THE SCRUBS...THE SCRUBS WORK JUST FINE!) Have you ever tried Cocoa Pink? If you are curious about it, what looks interesting to you? There scrubs were okay. But not the soap. Do you like Lush? If so, what is your favorite product that is currently available, also, what is a product that you love but has been discontinued? I love their bath bombs. I wish I could find more marathon bath bombs. Dr Who? Only the 80s version. After that...I lose interest. How much do you like lipbalm? Flavored or unflavored? What are your favorite brands and flavors? I love lipbalm. I love trying new lipbalm. Flavored is fine as long as it's not cinnamon. Do you like and wear lipgloss? If yes, what colours? yes, but I am pretty picky about my lipgloss. I love Mac Lipgloss but I normally buy it on sale. For those of you whose wishlists contain only BPALs, are there any other perfume companies you like or would like to try out? When the Possets update goes live...I will answer this question! Your feelings on Adagio teas: If you've never had anything from them, would you be open to trying them? If you HAVE had them and like them, name some favorites blends. And if you had them and dislike them, can you name a few *other* tea companies you're into? They are okay. But I do love Blueraven tea! What about coffee? Would you like to get coffee send to you? Whole bean or ground? What are some varieties and/or flavors you enjoy Love coffee, ground, I like vanilla, chocolate, light roast, dark roast,etc. Who is your favourite female of all time? Historical, literary, ANYTHING, and why? have to think about this....Mildred Loving. Her quiet grace, strength, and ability to endure for the love of her family makes her one of my personal heroes. (and I didn't have to think too hard about this one) If you were a Disney princess you would be?: A Combo of Mulan and Titania. Would you like a seashell from Florida? Not really. What craft project do you currently have on your docket or that you want to start? I have two boxes to finish. Currently...there is no real project I want to start. Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Angels, Gargoyles, and more gargoyles and cats. Esp. Jaguars. When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Exercise, sing, paint boxes if I am really depressed, eat chocolate, Read a book Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas Werewolves or vampires? Vampires Zombie or Cthulhu? Zombie 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? Little ones along the way is fine. Either way is fine. Do you welcome knitted items? If so, what would you like most? (amigurumi, washcloth, socks, shawl, shawlette, scarf, wrist warmers, hat, etc.) Do you have any favorite fibers? How about any fiber allergies? Favorite color for knitted items? Wool makes me itchy. I love soft yarn, cool colors, socks, shawl, hat would be amazing. Sunday June 23/13 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 really like this quote "aut viam inveniam aut faciam" Latin for "I shall find a way or make one" Also, STARBUCKS, Yay or Nay? Anything you particularly like? YAY! Refreshers Lime or Very Berry Hibiscus Is there someone on the forums (within SW or not) who knows you really well and might be able to help with stalking? Yes...I guess...most of the ladies in the GUSP thread know me pretty well. If you happen to find out who yours is, how much would it bother you? No. Do you use waxmelts or tarts? If so, which ones do you prefer? Neither Do you enjoy drinking hot chocolate, and would you like stuff to make it with, or to add to it?Not really Have you ever tried Spoonfudge? Would you enjoy it if your Witch would send you some? Which of the flavors would you like? I will always try fudge! ALWAYS! What's your opinion on Moonalisa? Any favorites or products you'd like to try? She is okay. Not a huge fan though. Are there any BPALs that you loved the idea of, the imagery - whether artwork or description - but which didn't work out for you? (I'm asking because if they did, you might mention them elsewhere, but if not, the imagery might be helpful) Alot of florals..never really work out. Sorry I missed yesterday, here are the questions: Saturday June 22/13 Put your mp3 player/online music/itunes/etc on random and list the next 10 songs here: 1.Chaos and Piss-Pink 2.Church in the Wild-Kanye West 3.Clean Heart-Sade 4.Can you feel it-Timbaland 5.Here is gone-Goo Goo Dolls 5.No one is gonna love you-Cee Lo Green 6.Valerie-Amy Winehouse 7.Hello-Eminem 8.Papercut-Linkin Park 9. Wicked Game-Chris Issak 10.Let's stay together-Al Green what is your favourite object, that you own, ignoring sentimental reasons for attachment? So I guess something you find beautiful, or fun, or incredibly useful. My favorite object is my hand blown glass perfume bottle. It just represents me in so many ways. 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? I have no idea. Gift cards/vouchers - yay or nay? If you like them - which stores would you like one for? Love them, Etsy, Amazon, Paintbox soapworks, Sock Dreams, Itunes. Is there anything from Australia you would like? eg: snacks (yes, you can ask for Tim Tams!), books, magazines, memorabilia? TIM TAMS!!! Do you have any problems with swearing or particularly off-color humor? NO Way. What style is your sense of humour? Crass, sarcasam, sometimes silly humor. 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? Not really. 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? I bought 2 decants and a SN sweet pea decant for myself. 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? Alice in wonderland What are the three books you most want to read right now, and which you don't already have? Dan Brown's Latest, James Patterson's Latest in the Women's Murder Club series, and Penpal...horror novel. Would you like something from Empire Edibles? (http://www.etsy.com/...s?ref=top_trail) Is there anything small you try to collect from everywhere you visit? Shot glasses Witchee, I know that SW isn't about what you get... but could you name one thing you would be heartbroken not to get and one thing you would be a-ok if it didn't make it in your box? (i.e. do you REALLY want perfume oil of some sort, or would you be totally heartbroken if there was no Lush in your box, etc. There is really nothing that would make me heartbroken to not receive. I love all gifts given. Do you like tarot cards, pendulums and rune stones etc? If so, what type? I have plenty of tarot cards. What fandoms do you belong to? None What cheers you up? A hug. Doing a good job for my clients, chocolate, my husband, my overlord, my mom and sister. Who or where would you most want to haunt? Who would you least want to be haunted by? I don't want to haunt or be haunted by anyone. What question do you hate to answer? The haunted question. Gives me the shivers just thinking about it. What is the best compliment you have/could receive? You are an excellent lawyer. Would you like anything from an European country? Any particular food or goodies, magazines, books, whatever would be available to your witch in his/her country. CHOCOLATE!!!! Do you like bags? If so, what type (rucksack, clutch, shopping bag) colour and would you like/need a new one? Love bags. Don't need one though. What's your favourite comfort food(snack or candy etc) and/or drink? Non-GMO kettlecorn. Different types of flavored popcorn. Would you be interested in someone writing out for you a favourite recipe, or finding or devising one which they think you'd like? If so, please provide your favourite ingredients, info on how you like to cook/store and use food, and any intolerances - unless all of these are in your questionnaire, or you don't like the idea. (I'm not saying I'd definitely do this, unless someone is keen, and it wouldn't be the only gift). I guess for other witches this might include something like a knitting pattern - not my thing but would you like that? Or indeed would you like a picture created for you (if so what kind) or a story written? (sorry if this feels a bit Spanish Inquisition!) Not really...since I don't really cook. 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? Honestly...Dancer, Actress, Courtesan. Is there any thing - an object, a donation on your behalf, some research done for you, whatever - that your witch could do about this that you would like? And if you can't think of a present, would you rather she/he (I!) didn't either and confined themselves to things you are already involved in?Not that I can think of. What colors/style is your kitchen decor? And do you entertain in your home? Nope. Are your ears pierced? Yep. Do you like stuffies/stuffed animals/art doll type thingies? If so, any particular type you'd love to get? Not really. Switch Witch is, of course, all about you.....but if your Witch was so inclined, are there wee little ones in your home that will get jealous and are just too young to understand why you won't share the love, who maybe need a touch of Witchee love all their own, to distract them while you hide all your lovelies?!? I have a cat. She loves catnip. That is all. Thursday June 20/13 Do you read literature/culture blogs or websites of any kind? I'm thinking about anything that would help a putative witch to get a sense of what your current tastes in books, movies, games, genres, approaches to culture and literature and so forth are I am so damn weird I mean ecletic I scare myself. I stand for women's rights but I love pin up art. I love Billie Holiday and love Linkin Park. Perfume, family, love, law are my passions, my hidden talents are singing and sometimes painting a box. If it speaks to me, art, music, tv, etc. I engage with it. However I am passionate about the law, equal rights, women's rights, and mental health issues. How do you feel about traditional picnics (namely the intimate table for two variety)? Old-fashioned basket or something more utilitarian (cooler/insulated bag)? I don't like eating outside in the summer. I hate bugs. If you were put in a room with 100 random other people the same age and sex as you, from your country, in what way do you think you would be different from the average? I might be a little larger than some people but I am working on that for my health. Haus of Gloi did a Reverie update! Do any of them interest you? (Or anything else up currently?) NOPE Witchee, do you cook? Do you do all the cooking? Is it a chore or a pleasure? I don't cook. Which reading level do you prefer to read in YA or Adult? Or even both? Adult and some YA Wednesday June 19/13 If you could have one rare bpal which one would you choose? The really isn't one I would like to own b/c I have owned quite a few and passed them along as well. But I will pick Old Morocco pre-2004. Thursday June 27/13 I live near the Brown and Haley outlet - makers of Almond Roca and Mountain Bars - would you want anything from the outlet? For nut-haters, they have nutless Roca For the no-sugar folks they have sugar-free as well. I also have an Oberto jerky outlet local to me - any wants there? How do you feel about home-canned goods? Do you like BPTP clothing? What size do you wear of: Baby-doll T's Regular T's yoga pants Also, what is your favorite lunacy (or non-lunacy) T-shirt that you don't already own? Or other clothes from BPTP? What else do you love from the Trading Post site, and need to have? Is there a particular movie genre that you like (Fantasy? Drama? Romantic Comedy? Musicals? TV-Series, etc), and what format would you prefer: DVD, Blu-Ray, or something in the cloud (like Amazon, iTunes, Flixster, etc)? -Following up on the Adagio question from earlier, what are you top five wishes, for teas and blends? -Do you have anything that you do ritually, every summer? -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.) Chocolate: Love? Hate? Allergic? If love, what are your faves? Wednesday June 26/13 Do you have any long trips coming up? If so, could you use things to occupy yourself? 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?Did you say food?? Name three things that you could use, but might not necessarily think to get for yourself? Does anything from the TP Etsy update interest you? I just found out Oreo is launching ones with watermelon flavor in the USA only. Is it something you would enjoy? 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? If you don't consider yourself in a "fandom" (and I get that ... I don't really go overboard on my liking of any TV show/Movie/etc), are there any TV shows or Movies that you really like and/or watch regularly or any actors/actresses you wouldn't leave standing in the rain (unless you like looking at them sopping wet, in which case ... well, nevermind)? So, dear witchee, would you like some Tw*twaffle soap or scent or lotion? Has anyone asked about tattoos? Do you love them? Hate them? Have any? Want any? Tuesday June 25/13 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? I can always use more 51, Old Demons of the First class, or Doozers from Fraggle Rock. If you knit/crochet, what sizes of needles do you need? I do neither of these things. What styles of artwork do you like? I adore Varga Pin up art, impressionism (french 18th century) some pointilism (19th) If you cook, would you be interested in-hand made spice mixes/rubs? Not really since my cooking is awful. Would you like mexican vanilla or silver rings/necklaces? 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? Nothing really. Conjure oils never do well on my skin. What is your favorite color?Blue What is your favorite season?Fall If you could live anywhere in the world and money was no object, where would it be? France Monday June 24/13 Do you have any symbols or totems that are meaningful to you? Jaguars, gargoyles, angels When you are having a really rough day, what do you like to do/have to make it a little brighter? Read, watch something funny Would you like if your witch sent a regional pop/soda? If so, what type (Root beer, creme soda, cola, citrus-flavored, chocolate-flavored, etc...)? I gave up soda so no. Ninjas or Pirates? Ninjas Werewolves or vampires? Vampers Zombie or Cthulhu?Zombies Wishilists: http://www.zazzle.com/vintage_retro_alberto_vargas_pin_up_girl_mug-168980252975222033 I need a mug like this in my life. If you could find a digital piece and put it on a mug I would be forever grateful. Etsy W/L: http://www.etsy.com/people/DarkAlice32/favorites/items-i-love/?ref=col_list BPAL W/L so far:http://www.bpal.org/topic/127-wishlist/page__st__2775__gopid__2319753#entry2319753 My favorite artist in the whole wide world for black mermaids: http://www.afuarichardson.info/thefoostore/#!/~/product/category=3358931&id=19021267

Citrus! The yuzu really comes through and remains strong on my skin. (wet) (dry) The lime peaks through and the neroli, tonka tuberose really make the yuzu/lime combo...creamy. It's lovely and clean as a scent. Don't know if I need a bottle, but I am sad that I passed this up and glad that I made myself try it.

Sperm whale intestinal glop, oh how the fragrance world adores you. Ambergris is born from a sticky, black bile secretion that gloops forth from the intestines of sperm whales. When fresh, it possesses a rank, seaweedy fecal odor, but once it has been embraced by sea and sun, it transforms into a uniquely intoxicating perfume fixative. This precious substance has been used in cosmetics for ages untold, and is said to be a potent aphrodisiac with the power to increase psychic sensitivity and induce prophetic dreams. Our ambergris accord is lightly balsamic, slightly woody, almost tobacco-like marine musk, and possesses a distinct salty animalic note that borders on sweet. The scent is extraordinarily versatile, and adds depth and complexity to a wide swath of fragrance families. No whales were harmed, fondled, scraped, prodded, or offended during the creation and production of this accord. It is 100% vegan, and has never seen the inside of a whale's tummy. First review: Clean, slightly aquatic while wet. Dry: Clean, musky, tobacco note. It definitely lives up to its description. So glad I took a chance on it and bought it.

This is by far one of the worst smelling BPALs I have ever encountered. The coffee is burnt, dark, and bitter. But the cardamom keeps it smelling clean. And then the rose comes out. Thankfully I am not amping this rose...but this scent is definitely not for me!

Gorgeous blue mint, berry, and aquatic notes while wet! Dry: Same as earlier...but with a hint of tobacco and the smooth and richness of myrrh. I need this bottle for the summer months!

Cedar and honey which blends into a wonderful musky animal scent. The cat is a honey I can wear. I just hope that with some age...the benzoin kicks in.

Cykranosh! It smells like a bag of softly sweet Gummi Bears. You can get it now through the LE Pickman Gallery page. I am going to order one myself soon.

This has the lemon of Lemon Sticky Bat..without the sugar with the barest hint of lavender buds. It's quite captivating and relaxing. But it is not something I need in bottle form. I will keep my imp though.

Rose, lavender, cucumber, and coconut have never tasted so sweet and delicious! Everything is floral...where you can taste a bit of each note and then just deliciously sweet. This is not something I would eat daily...but it does qualify as a special treat that deserves to be indulged in every once and a while.

This is the mildest and most comforting sugary scent Beth has ever come up with. None of the components are "loud". Everything smells soft. The gummi bears smell like the tiny bears you find for kids, the apricot preserves are slightly sweet, and the cordial just whispers in this scent. Each note blends beautifully on my skin. This is a partial bottle purchase for me. It is simply lovely and not too overbearing. This is what I imagine a little girl would smell like after using one of those fruity/sweet shampoos!

This sums up my scent experience with this decant. It's a light, green apple musk...and I can actually visualize the sparkles when first applied. And it is definitely related to the apple note in Snow Glass apples...just without the snow/mint note. Not so powdery on me when dry...it actually dries to a nice green apple soap. More like a green apple peel soap. I love it...but I don't think I need a full bottle of this one. Maybe a partial though?

This Antikytherian Mechanism's younger sweeter sister. The oakwood,agarwood and vanilla make this scent gorgeous! As it dries the oak steps back and the agarwood and benzoin come forward making it sweeter. This...unlike antikythera doesn't make my stomach turn as much. I do love it! So glad I took a chance on this bottle.

I know this sounds odd...but the old Arabian Nights (non TAL) perfume...smells just like a desert to me. It's amazing and I don't know how hard it is find but if you do...don't ever let it go. It smells just like the desert in Las Vegas. Warm, dry, dusty and slight sweet.

Unveil Thine Eyes...for Easter. It was the perfect spring scent for church!

Sic Erit today!

This is just gross. Seriously...gross. The cubeb is the first thing you smell and it stomps all over EVERYTHING!!!! When it dries there is a barely there scent of musty, rotten, dark chocolate and spoiled fig on my skin. NO WAY JOSE! This has got to go!

As usual...rosemary is my enemy. This stuff is potent! No dragon's blood, no ginger or coffee...just rosemary. Which turns savory on my skin every damn time. *sigh*

I think I am going to let my decant sit. B/c right now it's just red musk all the time. Beautiful, sweet, red musk that evokes the image of women eating cherries with red lips and laughing at all of the world's troubles. The image it evokes is amazing...I just wish the scent was lasted longer and that I could distinguish all of the notes.