Greetings from 221C

[impulsereader]

This is what I've decided to call the new place. I am now occupying a neat little garden apartment with landladies comprised of a set of twin sisters, each of whom occupy one of the two levels above me - it's not exact, I admit, but it makes me happy to even vaguely equate my new digs to 221 Baker St. :-)

In Holiday news, my company has decided to up their awesomeness this year. Every year we employees get to pick letters and give Secret Santa presents to kids who may not otherwise get Christmas presents. This year, they are further recognizing that some of these kids are going to go without not only toys but basic cold weather gear, and they have committed to giving every kid a coat, hat and gloves - so that we employees who are playing Santa can focus on giving the requested toys! I ask you - is there anything more awesome than this?

So I took two letters, as is my fashion, and - first - to share the awesome drawing which led me to choose one of them - ahem - super drawing extraordinaire:



Look at that - he drew snowmen and filled the air with snow, then drew the whole scene of Santa landing with his reindeer and the houses to be visited - if you are unfamiliar with kids' drawings, I assure you this is epic compared to the other specimens which were on offer. He didn't ask for drawing materials, but I'm totally tempted to sneak some in over the giving limit.

And now, I have to ask for some help - last year I was able to get a cuddle-sized Hello Kitty plush without trouble, but this year they've all disappeared - and I picked my other letter based upon being able to get one easily - any tips out there? I've been on Target, Amazon (& the dreaded WMart) but none of it seems straightforward this year for some reason...

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[nuranar.livejournal.com]

Dream Kitty?
http://www.dreamkitty.com/

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

OMG! Astrological Hellos Kitty! This is fantastic.

[goldvermilion87.livejournal.com]

Two ladies...

WHO BLOW THINGS UP WITH CHEMICALS?

:-P

That note is REALLY adorable. I'm so glad your work does something like that.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

They really are good about giving back. I enjoy working for them.

Erm - the closest I can get is two elderly sisters who advertise a room for rent and put poor lonely widower applicants out of their misery...if my mild-mannered twin sisters are up to something infamous (or have a Cary Grant to spare) I remain completely in the dark as of this moment...

[goldvermilion87.livejournal.com]

If you find any spare Cary Grants, do let me know.

Or even Teddy Roosevelts. I'm not picky.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

I'm now officially on the hunt - chaaaaaaaargggge! :-)

[djarum99.livejournal.com]

There's the official site, and then this - this, which is either brilliant or disturbing. I'm still trying to process.

Mmmmm, Cary Grant.

The picture is amazing, and definitely demands the additional art supplies. Very cool that your company does this. I'm so glad the move is complete, and 221C sounds charming ♥

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

It's a - what now? It's a Hello Kitty which turns into a burger - with a bow? And a turkey. This is - mind-bogglingly odd. How does anyone even come up with this idea?

It's so easy to add on a thick pad of paper and a pack of crayons or drawing pencils at Target - how could I resist?

If only it were so simple to acquire a Cary Grant of one's own. :-)

[northernwalker]

There's the Sanrio site- they have plushes.

And that letter is adorable. I would so give him drawing stuff too, just because!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

I want to shower him with colored pencils - without, you know, actually harming him. :-)

[northernwalker]

Outfit the packages with tiny parachutes!

[chloris.livejournal.com]

The apartment sounds nice! Did you ever find a bed frame you liked?

And I love the picture the boy drew. So detailed! I can see why you had to take that letter. It's excellent that your company is kicking in for the basics of warm clothing so you don't have to choose between those and the fun stuff.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Do you know, I accidentally ended up with a gorgeous antique peg bed. http://www.colonialsense.com/How-To_Guides/Interior/Bed_Roping.php

The head and foot boards have been adapted to bolt to a regular bed frame and take a modern box spring and mattress, but I have the original side rails and could, in future, use it as intended with a bit of a modern twist. http://www.ropebed.net/Sacking.html

I'll probably post a proper picture of the actual bed eventually, the head and foot boards are lovely.

I also admit that I look for kids who ask for books, and he did that as well, so that one was definitely meant for me. :-)

[kizzia.livejournal.com]

Glad you've settled in ok and I love the idea of you thinking of the flat as 221C (although I do hope there isn't any damp).
I'm afraid I can be of no help with the Hello Kitty plushy situation but I adore the letter - you're right, it is an epic drawing.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Happily, my 221C is minus the damp. :-)

Isn't it amazing? I really hope someone aside from me is encouraging this kid to draw. Today I purchased a nice little sketch pad and crayon set for him. That made me happy. Choosing a puzzle was a bit harder. It's tough when you have no idea what the kid actually likes. Still, I managed to get him a toy car much more cheaply than I'd expected, so he can have all three of the things he listed. :-)