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Thursday 9 February 2012

Loved up loos: Toilet Twinning moves into matchmaking this Valentine’s



Is your toilet down in the dumps this Valentine’s? A loo-ser in love?

Tell us why your loo deserves to be with one of our loo-nely latrines, and if your proposition is the best you'll be twinned with your chosen partner - for free.



Add your propositions as comments underneath, remembering to include the number of the latrine your loo would like to twinned with!



Let us turn this:










Into this:










If your toilet is not currently engaged, we could have the perfect partner in one of these lovely loos:

Latrine number 1

From: DRC
The stern exterior can’t fool us; with a door that can be locked from the outside this the latrine enjoys practical jokes
Loves: Days spent lazing in the sunshine
Hates: Snakes and spiders
Favourite love song: I’ll Stand by Loo, The Pretenders




Latrine number 2

From: DRC
This attractive and well-built latrine pays great attention to detail (note the smartly designed ventilation hole) but knows that looks aren’t everything
Loves: The noise of rain on a tin roof
Hates: Lemon-scented air freshener
Favourite love song: Your Lav is King, Sade 



Latrine number 3

From: Burundi
Shunned in the past for its non-traditional look, this latrine refuses to conform
Loves: Accessorising (especially with bamboo)
Hates: That boring brick look
Favourite love song: Love is a Loo-sing Game, Amy Winehouse



Latrine number 4

From: Burundi
The tousled hair-do hides a stable and dependable latrine that just wants to make someone feel safe and special
Loves: People who sing or whistle in the toilet
Hates: Bad hair days
Favourite love song: I Want to Wash Your Hand, The Beatles



Latrine number 5 

From: Burundi
This latrine likes its privacy and spending one-to-one time with loved ones
Loves: Crafts, patchwork and interior design
Hates: Flies and mosquitoes
Favourite love song: How Deep is Your Lav, The Bee Gees




Let us know why your humble bog would be a match for any of these loos and your toilet
could soon be:



 





On Valentine's Day each of these latrines will choose the best proposition - and become a lifetime twin! 

Add your proposition below, remembering to include the number of the latrine you like the look of!

Monday 6 February 2012

Love through a loo roll

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a home-made gift, even one made out of old toilet paper tubes. Here are our top 10 loved up loo rolls.

Disclaimer: some of these may be more suited to an activity with your children than a present for your other half, like this cute cupid.
http://crafts.kaboose.com/cardboard-tube-cupid.html
Valentine’s Day seems to have taken on some Christmas traditions for the home with this heart-motif wreath…
http://www.thethriftress.com/2011/01/valentines-day-wreath-tutorial.html
 … and Valentine’s tree decorations (you might notice these are made of paper and not strictly speaking toilet roll, but the principles could easily be adapted).
http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2012/01/just-plain-weird-or-awesome-my-mantel.html
If you’re going to have a Valentine’s tree, you may as well go the whole hog and create a banner...
http://cherishedtreasures-terry.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentine-banner-from-tp-rolls.html
… table centrepiece …
http://www.helium.com/items/2054783-easy-valentines-day-centerpieces
… or suncatchers for outside.
http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2011/02/valentine-suncatchers.html
Jewellery is a bog standard Valentine’s Day present and these necklaces will especially appeal to children, who are sure to love making, wearing and giving them.

http://www.filthwizardry.com/2010/02/toilet-roll-tube-valentines-necklaces.html
Make giving chocolates more personal with these decorative holders.
http://clearlyistamp.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/02/sweet-rolls-the-recycled-kind.html
For more skilled committed crafters who really want that personalised touch, turn an old toilet roll tube into a gift tag or pull out card.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90842108/darling-upcycled-toilet-paper-roll
You can buy this example from etsy.com or have a look here for a guide on how to make your own.

Finally, for the true romantic there’s this mini album – the perfect place to keep your Valentine’s memories.
http://cherishedtreasures-terry.blogspot.com/2011/01/toilet-paper-mini-album-for-valentines.html