ABM enjoys real-estate shows like House Hunters and Property Virgins. Lately these shows have been featuring houses built in the 1960s and 1970s. There is usually a scene where the prospective home buyers step into the bathroom and express horror at the dated decor. I, on the other hand, see the blue tile that matches the blue tub and blue sink and blue toilet and my first thought is, "What they need now is blue toilet paper!" When someone has gone to all the trouble to match everything perfectly in her bathroom, white loo roll seems like an affront to her hard work.
Tinted toilet paper is one of those products that slipped away without me really noticing. You can find designer toilet paper at a premium, but it is not the same as walking into a grocery store and picking whatever color you want. According to my brief internet research, the rainbow variety of toilet paper was taken off the market in the 1980s due to concerns that the dye and fragrance may lead to infection and even cancer. Goodness knows I don't want to make anyone sick, but if there was a safe and cost-effective way to bring tinted toilet paper back to the supermarket I would welcome it.
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My apartment complex was built in the 50s/60s. While that means no ceiling fans, that also means that my bathroom is all white tile, and my closet is a dressing room. No, seriously! It's 8' by 8.5' with a vanity, mirror, and lights!
There are so many details of the older houses that I like, and I scream at the TV when the new home buyers turn their noses up at them.
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