Monday, June 17, 2013

Taboo repurposed



Years ago, this tool would have been inappropriate to display in mixed company; yet there I was, "winning" it at a white elephant, rob your neighbor gift exchange party.

Do you know what it is? Here is another view:

It's a toilet paper holder! 

As if that isn't enough to make all my dreams come true, this particular version boasts that elegant fishing reel style so popular in home fashion magazines these days.

You might think this is a gag gift but the joke's on them!

Because...

I turned it into a unique dispenser for my curling ribbon!! 

It's made for hanging on a wall, obviously, and I considered bolting it somewhere. But I have been enjoying the portability. 

It is like an extra set of hands. No more juggling a spool while wrapping a gift! I wish I had one for every color of ribbon.

Aren't you glad times have changed enough that ribbon dispensers are no longer considered unmentionable in polite conversation?

2 comments:

  1. That sure does look handy! I love toilet rolls, cos you only have to grab the end and run! I think you should put yours on the wall cos it would be fun to play with too! Tee Hee


    Wags to all,

    Your pal Snoopy :)

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    1. I should have known this post would get you going, Snoopy! Ha! Have a mischievous day!

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