Although cheeky designer Jonathan Adler brought back needlepoint pillows and brass sculptures, reintroducing the world to crocheted poodle toilet paper holders wasn’t on his to-do list. But actually giving the roll cover a makeover was a different story.
“What a fun project to reinvent an everyday object and make it groovy,” says the New York-based Adler, who has stores across the country and in London. His initial claim to fame was modernist pottery.Adler, partnering with Cottonelle, created three cardboard canisters that each hold a roll. The graphic colorful designs are signature Adler.Besides being fun, toilet paper roll covers are practical. Guests shouldn’t have to hunt through cabinets or the linen closet when the TP is on E. And it does seem a bit gauche to put a bunch of rolls out in the open. Adler’s canisters fit on top of the tank.The covers are available at RespectTheRoll.com. The Jonathan Adler roll covers are free with an offer code found in Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper, plus $1.99 shipping and handling per roll cover. Roll covers also can be purchased online for $2 each plus $1.99 for shipping and handling.Are limited-edition needlepoint or ceramic roll covers in Adler’s future?“Never say never,” he says.Read more H+H Catalog Scout
Posted on Sat, Jan. 28, 2012 10:08 PM
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