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A furious scent, powerful and scorching, running red with fire and blood: pumpkin with red musk, pimento, red pepper absolute, red vetiver, rose geranium, and crushed red poppies. I'm hesitant to be the first on this because I'm not a terribly eloquent reviewer, but here goes. This is strong. My hair's too short for me to sniff directly, but that didn't matter. I was smelling it all day, and woke up the next morning still smelling it. I was hesitant to wear it out in public. Definitely heed the warning to apply it lightly. (At first I thought this might be an unavoidable "very short hair + gloss = way too concentrated scent" issue, but my other gloss is much milder. I may be amping something.) I could make out the red pepper and what I think might be the pimento, but nothing else distinct. There's a sort of creamy base that might be pumpkin, but if so it's canned pureed pumpkin rather than fresh carving pumpkin. Overall this is a very red-orange, peppery scent. Furious is a good word for it; this screams its presence. Too much for me to wear often, and one I'll hesitate to wear around other people.
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The scent of fallow fields, faraway conflagrations consuming dry, parched grasses, and crops failing under the relentless heat of a dying sun. Last year's Gourd of Deprivation atmo was one of my all-time favorites, so this was a no-brainer when I saw the new Weenies. It doesn't disappoint. I've been spraying the atmo for almost a year now, and this hair gloss holds up against the original blend. Oh man, I can't tell you how wonderful it is to finally be able to spray this chai pumpkin tea scent in my hair! It's got the same qualities I loved about its predecessor: sweet spices, cozy pumpkin, and the feel of gentle sunshine on a hayfield. Reminds me of harvest season back home when the wind picks up loose bits of dry grass and swirls around a bit. I finally feel like fall has arrived. This hair gloss will not disappoint you.
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Note: I am not familiar with the scent of actual candied apples. I think I've only had caramel apples. In the bottle: A juicy apple. I think this features a red apple note. Wet: Juicy red or red and yellow apples. The apple note somewhat tart, but I don't think it is tart enough to be a green apple. The apple is a lot stronger than the sugar. The candied aspect isn't that prominent, though I can tell that it is there, especially when I compare it to scents like Poisoned Apple. Dry: Sugary red apples. It's a lot sweeter now. I prefer this phase of the scent. Verdict: This one is nice. It's not one of my favorite apple scents, but I think I'll be holding onto my bottle, as I really need some spiceless Weenies in my collection.
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Grey pumpkin husk and bruised violets blanketed by creeping white mycelium, black mosses, and toxic subterranean mushrooms. Wtf? It's sweet?? Where are the mushrooms?? It literally smells nothing like I expected?? Tbh I'm not unhappy, I don't actually *want* my hair to smell like mushrooms. I got this purely expecting to never want it on my hair ever but I had to try it because c'mon. You gotta. There's actually a foodie cake aspect to this from the bottle which is really really surprising. And it smells like yellow cake specifically. Maybe a touch of orange zest. Something ever so slightly green/dirty underneath. This is so so not what I was expecting but I really like it!! I haven't tried this on my hair yet but I definitely will be tonight once my hair is washed and will update accordingly! Here's hoping the cake stays! ETA: I finally got around to trying this in my hair. For reference, I don't use a lot of gloss in my hair since the amount I would need to tame my curls would probably knock people over with a wall of scent. I use macadamia oil first and then a couple of sprays of a gloss to scent it. I used two sprays of this which was enough to scent my hair for a meeting I had that night (also scent never lasts in my hair so I can't comment about that). I was quite sad to see that the cake smell disappeared as soon as it went in my hair and I was left with a light, creamy white floral (the violets I'm assuming) I'm not a floral person, but this was inoffensive and pleasant to wear. I will keep my decant, but no need to seek out a bottle for me.
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Homemade blood clot-and-cherry ice cream plopping onto moonlit sand. In the bottle, this reminds me more of cherry candy (perhaps those Lifesaver lollipops with the swirls?) than ice cream. It's intensely cherry, but it is far creamier once it is actually sprayed (and kind of makes me think of red Starbursts). I'm not really getting the blood clot note. I thought it would mean dragon's blood or clove to accompany the cherry (like in the GC scent Blood), but I'm mainly just getting a creamy cherry scent from this. It definitely does not contain dragon's blood. I would never wear a scent like this, but I like it as a room spray. I'm sure it will get a lot of use during the summer months.
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A science fiction thriller by Lilith Victoria Barrial. Swirls of black plum, orange flower, white musk, spun sugar, and lollipop goo opening up into an abyss of patchouli, benzoin, and and fig. Okay, I'll start with my humble review ... I could not "picture" this scent in my mind when it first went up but, because it was Lilith-oriented and was accompanied by a video which gave it its name (and it included my beloved patchouli), it was an automatic must-have. This is a joyful, playful scent. It makes me smile every time and has become my favorite bedtime scent. My nose tells me this is an expensive gourmet black raspberry lollipop (warm and sticky) floating in a cloud of sweet patchouli. If I concentrate when I'm spraying it, I can also identify cocoa and fig. I am also greatly amused that the quote from the video "Vanished into oblivion! Bye!" appears on the bottle.
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Some folk in courts for pleasure sue, An’ some ransack the theatre: The airy nymph is won by few; She’s of so coy a nature. She shuns the great bedaub’d with lace, Intent on rural jokin An’ spite o’ breeding, deigns to grace A merry Airshire rockin, Sometimes at night. At Halloween, when fairy sprites Perform their mystic gambols, When ilka witch her neebour greets, On their nocturnal rambles; When elves at midnight-hour are seen, Near hollow caverns sportin, Then lads an’ lasses aft convene, In hopes to ken their fortune, By freets that night. At Jennet Reid’s not long ago, Was held an annual meeting, Of lasses fair an’ fine also, With charms the most inviting: Though it was wat, an’ wondrous mirk, It stopp’d nae kind intention; Some sprightly youths, frae Loudon-kirk, Did haste to the convention, Wi’ glee that night. The nuts upon a clean hearthstane, Were plac’d by ane anither, An’ some gat lads, an’ some gat nane, Just as they bleez’d the gither. Some sullen cooffs refuse to burn; Bad luck can ne’er be mended; But or they a’ had got a turn, The pokeful nits was ended Owre soon that night. A candle on a stick was hung, An’ ti’d up to the kipple: Ilk lad an’ lass, baith auld an’ young, Did try to catch the apple; Which aft, in spite o’ a’ their care, Their furious jaws escaped; They touch’d it ay, but did nae mair, Though greedily they gaped, Fu’ wide that night. The dishes then, by joint advice, Were plac’d upon the floor; Some stammer’d on the toom ane thrice, In that unlucky hour. Poor Mall maun to the garret go, Nae rays o’ comfort meeting; Because sae aft she’s answered no, She’ll spend her days in greeting, An’ ilka night. Poor James sat trembling for his fate; He lang had dree’d the worst o’t; Though they had tugg’d and rugg’d till yet, To touch the dish he durst not. The empty bowl, before his eyes, Replete with ills appeared; No man nor maid could make him rise, The consequence he feared Sae much that night. - Janet Little The scent of chatty witches gossiping with neighbors at midnight: ripe red apples, honey mead, poppy seed cakes, a trickle of sweet 7-year aged patchouli, and bundles of dry herbs. apples and hay with herbs. patchouli come out after a while to mellow it out.
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An elegant transformation: honeyed ylang ylang with black tea, orris, dark gum resins, lavender absolute, and a twist of white grapefruit. Lovely! As usual, BPTP has some of my favorite perfume blends. This reminds me a little of blacker than ravens wings, I think the black tea note is similar, but where that is smokey and rich, this is fruity, slightly herbal, with a candy like edge that I always associate with grape fruit. The resins are beautiful, I get something almost like plummy incense from that, and the honey ylang ylang is mostly honey with faint floral in the background. I initially grabbed this because I love lavender everything, and lavender + citrus is one of my favorite combinations. I figured this would be lovely and I was not disappointed. If you are afraid of lavender, it's not an overtly strong lavender smell. This is not a medicinal lavender, it's a sweet sugared lavender, and blends well into the rest of the notes. It doesn't have a ton of throw, but it has a good amount of lasting power. Overall this is a fantastic fruit-candy but sophisticated girly blend. definitely a keeper.
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LE REVENANT Comme les anges à l'oeil fauve, Je reviendrai dans ton alcôve Et vers toi glisserai sans bruit Avec les ombres de la nuit; Et je te donnerai, ma brune, Des baisers froids comme la lune Et des caresses de serpent Autour d'une fosse rampant. Quand viendra le matin livide, Tu trouveras ma place vide, Où jusqu'au soir il fera froid. Comme d'autres par la tendresse, Sur ta vie et sur ta jeunesse, Moi, je veux régner par l'effroi. - - - Like angels with wild beast's eyes I shall return to your bedroom And silently glide toward you With the shadows of the night; And, dark beauty, I shall give you Kisses cold as the moon And the caresses of a snake That crawls around a grave. When the livid morning comes, You'll find my place empty, And it will be cold there till night. I wish to hold sway over Your life and youth by fear, As others do by tenderness. -- Charles Baudelaire, translation by William Aggeler. A shroud of gardenia, narcissus, and sandalwood with ambrette seed, white cognac, muguet, davana, and white musk. On me, this is almost all white musk, all the time with a touch of high white florals. I was hoping for that rich cognac smell, but I don't get any of that.
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In bottle: Rich tobacco and aftershave-like green notes Wet on skin: Same as in bottle. There is a bitter note that is coloring the tobacco, making it deep and rich. There is also a cool note that is interesting against the warm tobacco Dry on skin: Not much change, the cool note has subsided a bit, leaving the beautiful tobacco note against a bed of vegetal notes (doesn't quite read as dead leaves to me, yet). The vegetal notes do eventually fade into a paper thin evocation of the crunch of dead leaves against the beautiful tobacco note. The tobacco note itself is my favorite I have ever smelled from BPAL. It's not wildly different from anything else I've smelled, but it has a lot of depth. Later: I would encourage any tobacco lovers to try this blend even if they have trouble with the lab's dead leaf accord. I've never tried a leaf scent before, and I can't say I was wild about the green opening, but this ends up being a gorgeous, cozy tobacco note with just a bit of brittle leafiness in the background to keep things interesting. Think about smoking a pipe with a window open on a crisp fall day with a steaming cup of herbal tea in the far corner of the room. I'm testing this at the same time as my other Weenies (La Ronde du Sabbat and SN Bonfire) and this is definitely the comfiest. I think I prefer La Ronde du Sabbat, but it is a bit ostentatious. I'll definitely be getting more wear out of this. This really captures the spirit of fall in an unpretentious but utterly charming way. ETA: After settling for a week, the vegetal notes definitely do read as leaves. Although this blend still starts off green, it dries down to a delightfully wearable dead leaves scent. Think dry, crunchy, brown leaves on the sidewalk. The tobacco suggests the color of dry sycamore leaves to me, creating a more evocative experience than even a straight dry leaf accord may have been.
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PUMPKIN SPICE THE F&%K OUT OF EVERYTHING. I love me some pumpkin spice. And I like the idea of pumpkin spicing the f&$# out of everything in my home. So I bought this. I was not let down. I was slightly afraid that this would be SPIIIIIIICE! and not "pumpkin spice". My worries were unfounded though, because this is pumpkin and spice. There's almost a hint of a bakery type note, but it doesn't specifically smell like baked goods. My husband commented that it reminded him of pumpkin scones - not sweet, just pumpkiny and lots of those autumn baking spices. In a nutshell: It's a well balanced pumpkin/spice scent. Perfect for fall.
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Because the goblins have been fighting over the perfume. Delicious! This is a cake-lovers delight. I can smell pumpkin cheesecake, and I can also smell carrot cake or pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting. No matter how you slice this cake, it's so good. The cream note is more pronounced on me in the Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake perfume oil than it is here in the Pumpkin Cheesecake bath oil—here I get more cakey notes. So much fun and would layer beautifully with Pumpkin Spice Everything hair gloss and The Witches perfume oil or Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake perfume oil.
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Ooh, this is definitely peppery! There's a very dry spiciness to it, and the sandalwood also comes through strong. The leaves aren't as up front in this blend as they are with some of the others in this little collection, but they're definitely in the mix. I don't know if I see myself reaching for this one often, but something about it is very intriguing and I think it would smell great on a man.
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Belgian chocolate filled with pumpkin butter. Chocolate. Pumpkin. The chocolate here smells fine and almost dusty (in a good way), like powdered cocoa. The pumpkin is subtler than I thought it might be, adding some richness and texture and depth. The result smells something like a super complex and fancy hot cocoa. When I was testing this the other day, my husband told me I smelled like Mayan chocolate, and I can see how it comes across that way. This is a lovely chocolatey bath oil and might just distract me slightly from my lifelong dream of the Post releasing a Bliss hair gloss.
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Ay, thou art welcome, heaven’s delicious breath! When woods begin to wear the crimson leaf, And suns grow meek, and the meek suns grow brief And the year smiles as it draws near its death. Wind of the sunny south! oh, still delay In the gay woods and in the golden air, Like to a good old age released from care, Journeying, in long serenity, away. In such a bright, late quiet, would that I Might wear out life like thee, ‘mid bowers and brooks And dearer yet, the sunshine of kind looks, And music of kind voices ever nigh; And when my last sand twinkled in the glass, Pass silently from men, as thou dost pass. Dry, cold autumn wind. A rustle of red leaves, a touch of smoke and sap in the air. This is the perfect October/Halloween room fragrance. I don't know how, but it really does evoke cold, autumnal air. BPAL's dead leaves are definitely in here, it sort of wafts in and out now and then to remind you it's there. There's a "perfumey" note too that stops it being as natural and outdoorsy as I expected. I did buy this for myself, but it's actually perfect for my ma. I can't honestly see me using it for more than a week either side of Halloween anyway, this is the first time I've had a strongly seasonal response to a scent ☺ Edit to add that this is really similar to Dead Leaves, Patchouli, Honey and Warm Musk hair gloss!
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Crisp lime and mandarin, with a bit of scaly green mint and coconut. OMG, "A Fling in the Lagoon" bath oil is to die for!!! It smells like ... a pristine, white sand beach without any dead fish odor ... like your daydream about being marooned on some tropical island (where you have food, shelter, good water, and your favorite books/music) ... like the best mojito you ever had served by the sweetest cabana boy (or girl) ... like how your skin smelled as a kid after swimming in the pool and playing in the sandbox all day ... like some happy memory I can't place ... it brought tears to my eyes. Sun, sand, lime, and mint. I need more bottles of this ... or a vat.
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A pumpkin orange crème! Origin: Straight from the Post Initial Thoughts: If one asks for a pumpkin orange, one tries the pumpkin orange when it appears. In the Bottle: A subtle orange, more toward the brown side than the red. Looks very pumpkin-y. One coat: Like the other creme polish, Devil's Night, this one seemed watery on application. This one I would definitely recommend two coats. Two coats: Super-easy to apply. It pops a bit more on the nail than it did in the bottle. Verdict: Between the two orange shades, I like this one better. I'm not quite sure if I'll wear it enough to justify keeping it, though.
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An unearthly oil-slick holographic polish with dark and spectral multichrome elements. Origin: Straight from the Post Initial Thoughts: In the photo it looked like it might be the closest to another indie nail polish that I found on Etsy: black with rainbow glitter. In the Bottle: A gorgeous prism of colors shimmering in black. One coat: A very pale opaque black with neat pastel glitter. I'm digging the pinks and pale blues and pale greens. Two coats: Now it's dark - a slightly purple-black - and smooth and the glitter is more of a full rainbow. The picture seems to only show a silvery glitter - it's definitely a full spectrum as the description says. Verdict: I'm gonna need another bottle or two of this one. THIS is the kind of black nail polish I adore.
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Extra Ketchup Pumpkin? I love pumpkin treats, and pumpkin scents. I am a basic biatch. Booze? I don’t drink often, but when I do, its usually mead, beer or wine. Beer brands like Stella Artois, Chimay Blue, Kokanee, Heineken, Grolsch, and microbrew tasting are my favorites. Wine, I like sweet whites, like Moscato d’Asti and Soft White. Alcohol, i love Limoncello, and flavored/infused vodkas. Want anything from Yellowstone? Be it postcards, key chains, shot glasses, pint glasses, or huckleberry what have you? Nah, Im good. I know there is a question about "decorating style", but if you're comfortable, could you should us some photos of your spaces? For those of us who like to art and craft, it can be nice to have a visual sense of decorating style! I don’t decorate. I suck at it. I grew up very poor, so it’s always been function over form. Does it serve a purpose? Etc. For those of you who don't drink alcohol, can you specify if you live with any drinkers or ever have alcohol on hand for guests, vs. abstaining and preferring not to have it around at all? No issues there. Are you a fan of the TV show Penny Dreadful? I want to be Vanessa Ives, or Missy from Doctor Who when I grow up. What are your coffee and tea preferences? Do you prefer one, the other, both, or neither (and if it's neither, what about things like hot cider and cocoa)? Loose leaf or bags, whole bean or ground? Is caffeine OK? Any gadgetry you're in need of? Any brands or flavors that you particularly love, loathe, or want to try? I LOVE TEA. Ive always wanted a tea ball or something like that. Ive had my eye on Adagio tea sets and fandom blends, as well, but never bought them. What's your sense of humor like? Do you enjoy puns? Play on words? Dirty humor? Dry humor? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Dark humor. Black comedies are my favorite kind, Im not really into comedy other than that. I have a tendency to joke about death and its mechanics more than others would be comfortable with, outside of my circle of friends. The things I say with them would be out of place and probably kind of disturbing to other people. Do you like board games? If so, which ones? Traditional or more unique? (like Settlers of Catan, Small World, Red Dragon Inn, etc) We play Munchkin. I have Adventure Time, Cthulu, Zombie Apocalypse and the Deluxe Set. I would like to try Settlers of Catan. We also collect and use Tarot cards, and Jenga. Is there anything that you specifically do NOT want to receive? Tapeworms. I would really rather not deal with the feeding schedule. Plain or fun socks? Fun. I love Sock Dreams. Name one (or as many as you would like) thing you would like to learn more about? I love learning about random things. Whatever takes my attention. This year, its mushroom cultivation and hunting. Also, wilderness survival. I would also like to learn more about Tarot, and freezer cooking. And how to sew. And maybe how to knit. What one thing you would like to do more of? Hula hoop. And sleep. And ghost hunting. What are some things that fascinate you? Or, What would you like to know more about? I adore urban exploration, and ghost hunting. Would you like any cookie butter (just to be clear, store-bought, not home-made, and does contain wheat since it's, y'know, cookie butter)? Erm…I know not what this is. I am not really into sweets, my kids eat all the Nutella. Is there any particular piece (or pieces) of art (painting, photograph, etc) that speaks to you in some way? Dance speaks to me. Ballet and interpretive dance, burlesque and performance art make me cry. Pole dancing makes me feel free. I love and miss my pole. I also love art, and photography. I am constantly sifting through Juxtapose to find new artists to love. What kinds of things would you like from the Lilith BPAL or BPTP update (or are you joining a decant circle?) The Worst Pillow, Meus Amor Aeternus, and Little Lady Macbeth really stood out for me. Do you want to received knit or crocheted items? If so, could you describe or even link to a couple of items similar to what you would like to receive? I think cute hats and scarves are cool. I love Cthulu and Narwhal and horror themed stuff. What thing do you want to do (or get) but you keep putting off for one reason or another? A tattoo. Grell or Gremlin FX veneers from Dental Distortions. Contacts from Honeycolor. A new hula hoop from Rubyhooping.com That bellydancing dvd set thats been in my cart for two years. Would you like anything from Lush? Sure. Do you prefer hand-made or store-bought? Both. SPICY! Scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being "oh, that's a bit too much black pepper for me" and 10 being "ghost pepper? scorpion pepper? I eat ghost pepper cheese with a side of guacamole. I love spicy. Lets say 8 or 9. What is your BPAL "Holy Grail"? I constantly use Dorian. If they ever stop making it, I might need a straight-jacket. I really need to get a Dorian HG one of these days. My "Holy Grail" would probably be Monsterbait: Bloody Mary or OLLA: Adam Analog or Digital? Or Both? Depends on the device. I adore vinyl records, but am not too fond of cassettes, but use mp3 all the time. I love books, and use paperbackswap ALOT, but I also LOVE my Kindle, and have a Kindle Unlimited sub. What scents from other perfume companies are you really wanting to have in your collection and or are just really wanting to test? Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie: LP: Red LP: Honeyed w/ Gotcha! LP: Latte LP: Winter Solstice Solstice Scents: Café Mallowmel Black Mallow Smoky Mountain Mallow Travelers Winter Dove Sycamore Chai Carnival Wax: Sugarwitch Fresh Fragrances: Cannabis Santal Sugar Lemon Sugar Cannabis Rose Bath and Body Works: Cashmere Glow diamond shimmer mist Warm Vanilla Sugar diamond shimmer mist Victorias Secret: Vanilla Lace body mist Love Spell body mist Amber Romance body mist Pear Glace body mist Warm & Cozy shimmer mist Sun Kissed body mist Do you have an affinity for any specific animals? Moose Kitchen Needs or Wants? Tea making supplies. Makeup! Do you like it, would you want some? If so what brands do you like to wear? I LOVE MAKEUP. I wear Aromaleigh almost exclusively, but would love to try other brands. I could use some Urban Decay primer potion or something similar, and some black liquid eyeliner. As for colors, I love taupes, bright purples, vibrant blues, blood reds, matte blacks and reds, sparkly silvers, vivid greens, color shifting colors. I also adore Lip Venom lip plumper( Original, Moon venom, Venom Flash, Blue Venom) I wear pale/light foundations (liquid and mineral), eyeshadows <3, eyeliner, lip gloss (clear, nude/light colors/sparkle, dramatic dark lipsticks (like blacks/blood reds/deep greens/blues/purples), lip liners, highlighter Chocolate fiends ahoy! What kind of chocolate do you like? Do you like any other things in it or just plain good ole chocolate? I like dark chocolate, but Im not really into it. Would you be opposed to receiving a ton of Halloween themed items? I wouldn’t have anywhere to put them. Would you be interested in any special little thing I might be able to pick up from the Great Lakes Bat Festival this Saturday? Both Janell Cannon (author of Stellaluna and other kids' books) and Fiona Reid (illustrator for lots of animal field guides) will be there, so would you possibly be interested in something like an autographed copy of Stellaluna or one of Cannon's or Reid's other books? Or something from the Organization for Bat Conservation, like a shirt or other swag? I think some batty swag would be pretty nifty. What items from the Weenie update interest you, should you have to option of getting anything as a gift from your Witch??? Would you be ok with decants, or bottles? I actually made a wishlist on Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab that includes these upfront! What's your favorite scary movie? Or movies, either way. If you don't like horror, what are your favorite movies to watch this time of year? Thats like asking me to pick which one of my kids is my favorite. Horror is my thing. I love black comedy, horror comedy, psychological horror, zombies, shaky cam, legends/myths, supernatural/ghosts, etc. On my playlist right now, i have Housebound, Babadook, Fido, Cabin in the Woods, Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, Dale & Tucker vs. Evil, Joe Dies at the End, Ginger Snaps (all of them) Coraline, Monster House, Mama, Orphan, THe Others, 28 Days & Weeks Later, (rec) and Quarantine, The Ring, House of Haunted Hill, etc. Blu-ray or DVD? Ive been buying Bluray more lately because I got a better television, and I really like that they can put more behind the scenes stuff on them, but either is fine. Game systems - console or computer? Mac/PC? Which console? I play PS3 & PS4, I have an XBox360, too, but the kids use it, not me. Ive only ever used my desktop to play Sims 3, but my desktop is so old, it cant update anything anymore lol. Are you dressing up for Halloween and if so do you need any accessories for if? I thought about wearing a cute tshirt, but I gained 120 pounds over the last two years (thanks, moderate insulin resistance) so I cant find anything cute in a size 3x. I exercise, but I also have fibromyalgia, so it makes it difficult to do anything else after wards. Im just taking the littles to trunk or treat and calling it a night. Their dad will do the rest. Talk to me about bags, what kinds do you like? Sizes and styles? Messenger type bags. And those cute little coffin purses. I use an old school nintendo controller wallet right now, but have used those long, slim clasp ones before...because it had Rainbow Brite on it. <3 What are your favorite fandoms and do you want to receive anything related to such? I am a Doctor Who fan, as well as a Walking Dead fan and dont forget Sherlock <3. And sure!! What are you planning to order from the Weenies update? I am waiting under the BPTP Weenies drop before I make that decision The Last Huzzah of the NY Renaissance Faire happens this weekend and I'm going! Is there anything you might want? (Besides a turkey leg, which won't ship well!) A pretty hair clasp/bobble/snood would be fun. Do you like comics or graphic novels? Any issues or collections you want to read? I used to collect and read The Endless nad Sandman by Veritgo, but that was a long time ago. Do you like fanfic? Would you like a story written for you as part of your gift? What characters/fandoms/pairings etc do you like? I dont think Ive read any fanfic. Its more my daughters thing. Where do you have wishlists at? If you could please link to them or to a post that links to them. (Amazon, Etsy, Think Geek, Pinterest, Sephora, Lush, BPAL/BPTP, Soap Box Company, everywhere and anywhere!) Let's say you have indicated interest in receiving a hand knitted item. What colors, exactly, do you like? If you could provide color swatches here or to pinterest (or something visual), that would help out a lot. I like autumn colors, and turbulents sea colors, peacock colors and blood shades (deep reds) Would you rather receive a bunch of little packages through the round, a couple of medium packages, or one big package at the end? Whatever my Witch wants to do is perfect <3 For those of us with out-of-country Witchees, would you be happy with receiving a few packages from local to you merchants (say, through Etsy or equivalent)? Would Witchees like something from IKEA? (Or any other not always accessible by everyone store?) Nah, Im aight. If/when you go to the mall, for which store(s) do you beeline? I really try to stay the hell away from malls. 1. People. 2. Zombies. we've all seen that movie. Fun for awhile, then everyone gets lazy and DIES. Do you receive any subscription boxes (julep, lootcrate, ipsy, birchbox, etc.)? I got subscriptions to Lootcrate and Mysterious Package Company for my fiance, but I do not have any of my own, anymore, no. I once subscribed to the Aromaleigh Ephemera makeup sub box, but when they discontinued the subs...my heart broke. I do day dream about joining a LP (vinyl record) club like Vinyl Me, Please, Kitchen Turntable, Feedbands. Do you like tarts/candles/incense? If so, what type of scents? Oh YES. I have wax melt warmers in my house. I love fall scents (autumn leaves, cooking, etc) and leathery/smoky ones, and winter time ones. I occasionally will melt an "uplifting" high fruit/tea note one though. Is there anything you wish you could have picked up from the Dragon*Con exclusives? i dont even know what they were. I try not to think about it. lol Is there a GC you've been dying to try but haven't got around to yet? Ive tried ALOT, but theres been so much added too, that it makes my head spin. I couldnt tell you off the top of my head. Are War & Lamia GC? The questionnaire asked about gold & silver jewelry, but how do you feel about copper jewelry? Do you like colorful jewelry, or do you prefer to keep it neutral? Copper turns green on my skin, but if its element of a piece and not in direct contact (OR, has clear coat on skin side) I think its pretty. I like to keep things silver toned with blacks/red/purples/blues/white, but I have been known to join my boho friends in crazy colorful jewelry. We asked about decorating style, but are you interested in receiving decorations for your home? Are you interested in things that go on the wall or things that go on shelves? Honestly, I think i have a curse. I havent put anything on my walls in YEARS...like a decade. Everytime I start decorating, putting up kids pictures and my art and stuff, we end up HAVING to move due to tragedy or other kind of catastrophe. Office supplies hound? Pens, pencils, journals, any preference, or favorites? I do love my notepads, pens and binders. I write notes on EVERYTHING. Talk to me about socks! Is there anything, dear, dear Witchee, that I can get for you from Sock Dreams? Anything from another place? I love sock dreams! Right now I feel like my legs are far too fat (no, seriously, just...believe me on this, I talked to them about dimensions) for their socks which break my heart. But, I am in the process of changing that so I can be healthier. I used to by and wear the black industrial fishnet raw top stockings ALL THE TIME until a few years ago when I stopped performing. They are my favorite. I live near a huuuuge candy store. What kind of candy do you like? Gummies? Caramel? Chocolate? Sour? Sugar-free? How do you feel about animal products? Not so much animal toys or food, but more like furs, paws, bones, etc. I collect that kind of stuff. I have a resin cast fox jaw necklace, but part of me wishes it was for real. Are you interested in receiving any restaurant.com gift certificates for your area? Thats a thing? HELL YEAH How do you feel about "toys" - stuffed animals and the like? My dogs usually get ahold of them and eat them. :/ Did you see the eclipse last night? How do you feel about astrological events, like eclipses? Any interest in the Blood Moon Eclipse scent from BPAL? I did see the eclipse. My kids werent as excited about it as I was. I actually bought a whole bottle, because I was scared it was gonna go fast...without looking to see if there was a decant group first. Witchee's, how tall are you? And perhaps, what's your arm span (from wrist to wrist)? I am 5'6" I dont have a measuring tape Im sorry How do you feel about the 4 elements? Or are you more of an Asian 5 elements person? Do you feel strongly about any of the elements, like a connection or a preference? I connect more with water. I feel calm and happy during storms, and alive when I am near large bodies of water, and dead inside when I dont. How do you feel about bento boxes? Is it something you would use if you were to get one? I would use a bento box. I am supposed to be working at portion sizes right now. Scarves, shawls or cowls? Mittens, gloves, fingerless mitts or wristlets? I like gloves and fingerless mitts. how do you feel about online classes? Like, say, craftsy or creativebug? Or even lynda.com? That sounds like it could be fun What do we want from Paintbox Soapworks? Gingermilk sorbetto Rice pudding sorbetto Candy Floss sorbetto Creeping Horror sorbetto indian Summer sorbetto Bookkeepers Butter Mister Blue Sky wax tarts Whiskers shaving soap The Englishman shaving soap Mandinka shaving soap Mr Blue Sky Shaving soap Fusilier shaving soap PBSW Skin Care Trio for Combo skin Buttercup Facial Bar and Goat milk Cream Skin Set If I were to make you some art, would you prefer a frame that hangs or one that sits? And what color/style would you prefer? Probably sits. i dont hang things in the house. How do you feel about gourmet marshmallows? Yaaasss. Are you a slatherer or a dabber? Dabber Talk to me, dear witchies, about tea. I know we've covered this a little, but I really need the nitty gritty here- not just companies you like and don't like (Teavana? Adagio? David's? Some tiny place?) but I also want to know the other stuff: top 3 flavors, loose or bagged, the kinds of tea accessories you use- or have always wanted. Be specific. Provide links if necessary. I dream of having awesome tea accesories, but i have none. I use a coffee mug and Yogi tea bags. My favorite is Egyptian Licorice. I love tea. Ive been wanting to try Teavana, and some of Adagio Teas fanfic inspired teas, because the art on the tins os so cute. Biggest need would be a tea ball, because I think Adagio is all loose tea.
