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Gift Exchange Participants: Gift Idea Poll

If you're participating in the gift exchange, please take a minute to fill out the survey below. Thanks for stealing this, CD!

What are your interests/hobbies?
 
How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? 
 
What colours do you like to wear?
 
Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts?
 
Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? 
 
Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? 
 
Favorite and least favorite scents?
 
Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)?

Re: Gift Exchange Participants: Gift Idea Poll

  • What are your interests/hobbies? travel, f&b, food, wine, cooking
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? crate and barrel, pottery barn combo
     
    What colours do you like to wear? mostly black, jewel tones
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? yum, but I'm not really a chocolate person Handmade gifts? I like personalized things
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? I'm allergic to pineapples and coffee and not religious
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? candles, bath products
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? love vanilla, fresh laundry, lavender. I can't think of any least favorites.
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)?
  • i reeeeeallllly hope the person who picked me already "knows" me well enough to pick out a nice gift...but here goes!

    What are your interests/hobbies?
    i like paper crafting, but haven't had time for it lately. i also like photography, traveling, cooking, eating, sleeping, chitchatting...
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)?
    simple. we don't like to have too many things that you would be able to date "that's from 200x year". we don't like to do anything super trendy. most our furniture is espresso colored, with a neutral-tan couch. all our picture frames are black wood.
     
    What colours do you like to wear?
    i think anything except green. i wear most colors. i'm not afraid of yellow-gold, like a lot of people are.
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts?
    no strong feelings either way. i like personal touches, and however you find a way to do that, is wonderful.
     

    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.?
    i'm not christian, but i'm not opposed to it, but i'd rather not get something with scripture etc written on it, but i *do* have christmas trees, santa, etc...the non-christian-christmas-stuff. and i'm allergic to latex. so no love-gloves for me :)
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)?
    oooh that's a good one. no candles, no lotion, no "generic gifts". i have plenty :)
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents?
    if i say no candles and no lotion, does this matter? don't make me smell like an old lady please.
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)?
    i love things from pier1, cost plus..."unique" things, but they have to be practical, too. i love kitchen stuff from c&b, william sonoma, pottery barn, etc..
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  • What are your interests/hobbies? food, wine, traveling, cooking, dining out
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? All the artwork in our house is from our travels. Fairly modern. All frames are black.
     
    What colours do you like to wear? black, grey, green and navy blue
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? eh, unless it's small chances are I'll never finish it. Handmade gifts? Always nice.
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? No allergies, not religious. 
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)?  bath products, Christmas ornaments - my tree ornaments are very unique and handmade and hard to match.
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? fresh linen/laundry, vanilla, subtle scents
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)?
     
    I love IKEA. I love the orange/burnt orange candles from IKEA. Sur la table, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, West Elm
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  • What are your interests/hobbies? Travel, Cooking, F&B, Food & Wine, Sporting Events, Baking
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? Crate and Barrel/Pottery Barn, Neutrals w/Brights
     
    What colours do you like to wear? Black/Grey w/pops of color
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts? Yes to all, Not a huge sweet person though
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? No
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? Not that I can think of
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? Love Fresh laundry and other light scents for the house. Fruity/fresh for me
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)?
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  • I'm doing this in the hopes that therickson can get me into the game. If not, just ignore this. LOL

    What are your interests/hobbies? Knitting, reading, watching movies, cooking, and baking. How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? Pastels, mostly blues, greens, purples. I like cozy modern, with a European flair - French/Italian bistro-ish. If that makes sense? What colours do you like to wear? Jewel tones - pinks, blues (blue is a favorite!), black, prints. Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts? I like them generally, but it depends on the style and/or what was made, really. But I do appreciate gifts that were made thoughtfully specifically for me. Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? Um - well, I'm allergic to penicillin, but I doubt that has any bearing here. LOL I am Catholic, but I doubt that has anything to do with anything either, other than the fact that I celebrate Christmas. :) Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? I'm not super picky, but I don't have a lot of room in my house for knick-knacky stuff. Favorite and least favorite scents? Favorites: vanilla, sweet scents (like Pink Sugar perfume or Lolita Lempicka perfume - I also own Flower Bomb), and berry scents. I don't like strong, musky scents, nor do I like something to be too flowery. 

    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)? I love kitchen gadgets, Crate and Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, etc. I also love sparkly jewelry (doesn't have to be real - I'm totally okay with costume jewelry), I love chandelier-type earrings, I'm not a bracelet person, and I'm sort of picky about rings. I'd love some nice yarn in pretty colors (yarn that isn't synthetic is wonderful), and knitting accessories are also great (bamboo needles in different sizes, etc).

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  • If you're participating in the gift exchange, please take a minute to fill out the survey below. Thanks for stealing this, CD!

    What are your interests/hobbies? Hmmm...no real hobbies, I collect Starbucks ornaments (but I think I have them all) and Willow Tree angel ornaments, I love coffee, chocolate, I like board games but DH doesn't.
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? Earth tones, burgandy, green, blue, gold.  But beach in bedroom and bathroom.  Contemporary, but cozy.
     
    What colours do you like to wear? I'm a "winter," I like black, chocolate, greens, reds/burgandy, blues, purple.  No pastels or anything too "girly." 
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts? I like edible, but I'm trying to be good.  Handmade, maybe, but often handmade is not my style.
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? The only things I HATE are melons and cucumber.  No religious preference. 
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? Not that I can think of.
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? I like the relax spearmint/eucalyptus and sandlewood.  I hate anything too flowery and most fruity scents, although I like grapefruit.
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)? I marked some things on elfster.  Am also open to ornaments or holiday decor, reds & golds.  Pier 1, Pottery Barn, Target...
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  • What are your interests/hobbies? reading, working, working out, baking, planning parties, crafts, photography
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? mostly black, white, cream, teal, and green for the kitchen, like bright apple green.
     
    What colours do you like to wear? i love black, white, grey, pink, blue. i'm pretty easy, lol.
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts? i prefer to not get an edible gift. something like a quilt would be cool, johlise... :)
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? nope.. but i would prefer to not get any food, drink, or anything to do with religion.
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? i don't like candles and don't wear scented sprays or lotions. i'd prefer nothing like this. i also don't like anything little dust collectors.
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? SJP NYC is my fav scent.. i don't really like any others enough to know.. i don't usually spray stuff in my house or light candles.
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)? i love useful gifts. sometimes useful gifts aren't the most thoughtful but i'm totally ok with that. on the flip side of that, i'd love something that you see and you think is totally me. :)
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  • What are your interests/hobbies? Scrapbooking - Cardmaking (pretty much anything from Stampin' Up! - I don't use other products) quilting, reading(Christian Fiction),
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? The main colors in my living area right now are greens and reds. Most people tell me that my style it traditional, but I really like the antique look.  My couches are Dark Brown
     
    What colours do you like to wear? I have a lot of pinks, and purples.
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts? Not particularly as long as it's something I would enjoy it is ok. Edible, preferable nothing with peanuts, peanut butter, maraschino cherries. I'm a milk/white chocolate, kinda girl
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? No allergies. We also don't do a Christmas tree so nothing to horribly Christmas-y, Snowmen are fine though, as long as it doesn't have anything with lights or something that makes them super Christmas-y.
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? No ornaments for a tree Smile I'm not a big fan of candles. Or a fan of getting lotions as a gift..
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? Favorite: Vanilla  - Least Favorite: anything that smells fake, which is a lot because I prefer Essential oils over Fragrance Oils.
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)? Right now, my favorite store is Motherhood Maternity Wink Different places that I love things from.. At Home America for their Home decor items, Macy's, Target, Pier 1 Imports.   I can't think of anything else right now.
     
    If you are unsure about anything feel free to ask anonymous questions on Elfster. 

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  • If you're participating in the gift exchange, please take a minute to fill out the survey below. Thanks for stealing this, CD! 
    NP!

    What are your interests/hobbies?
    Hiking, camping, photography, journaling, card making/paper crafts/book making, 
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? 
    Scandinavian/eclectic/craftsman (natural materials, hand-made/craftsman styling, rich earthy colours)
    Light dusty blue-green, brown, cream
     
    What colours do you like to wear?
    Blues, purples (w/black), not yellow, orange or red (dark reds are ok)
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts?
    Both are great.  I love handmade!
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? 
    Vegetarian (egg is fine, as is dairy if it's noted as an ingredient; prefer no leather or feathers, but wool/silk are fine).
    I'm sensitive to chemical fragrances (essential oils don't bother me).
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? 
    Lotions, soaps and such, for the most part.  Hats.  
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents?
    Vanilla and similar scents are nice; i don't prefer floral scents
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)?
    Things i love: red wine, coffee and teas (esp. loose leaf), folk music (US and Europe), natural fibers, rustic metals, simple design, handmade goods, fair trade, eco-friendliness
    Things i don't love: plastic, disposables
    Paper source, Pottery Barn, Pike Place, Etsy
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  • What are your interests/hobbies? food, crafts, and girly things :)
     
    How do you like to decorate (colours, style)? we live in an apartment, so I'm not really tied to anything - the living room is currently brown/green/cream, more traditional rather than modern
     
    What colours do you like to wear? anything except red/orange/yellow
     
    Do you have any strong feelings about edible gifts? Handmade gifts? love both :)
     
    Any relevant information regarding allergies, religious preferences, etc.? nothing that would really affect the gift exchange
     
    Any items you'd rather not receive (scented candles, etc.)? I can't think of anything, I love surprises
     
    Favorite and least favorite scents? I don't like fake pine, lol.  I think anything else is fine - usually something relaxing
     
    Anything else that might help your secret santa choose a perfect gift for you (sorts of things you like, favorite stores, etc.)? obviously I like potatoes, although that's sort of strange.  anything French, Christmas oriented (since that's the season!), really anything :)
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