If Marysia or Matouk created toilet paper, it could have scalloped edges — but, it seems, Charmin dreamed up the luxe concept first. Per the brand’s website, this was a purely functional design update (five years within the works), by no means frivolous: “We reinvented the square [for the first time in 100 years]for a smoother tear.” I can confirm the upgraded Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper has absolutely nothing rough around its edges, only a latest wavy “trim” — or perhaps, perforation is more accurate — that leaves me smitten each time we interact.

The little luxury made its strategy to the proper of my toilet somewhat by surprise (and before TikTok caught on). I had picked up what I regarded as the identical six-pack of ultra-soft tissue I frequently buy from one in all Recent York City’s finest drugstores, with no concept that there was a present with my purchase. After I went to reply the decision of nature, I audibly gasped as my eyes locked with probably the most elegant four-by-four sheet I’d ever seen. My lips shifted to a smile as I concurrently shouted to my husband, “Oh. My. Goodness. Have you ever seen this toilet paper?”

Sophisticated with its crisp squiggly border, the bathroom paper was harking back to the collar on my favorite Zimmermann shirt; it resembled my dear friend’s monogrammed stationery, complete with a colourful wavy border; it had the identical arches as decadent handmade flower-shaped-ravioli I enjoyed one summer evening at Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy. Sure it was developed simply to be flushed, but there was something undeniably fancy about this TP. My husband wasn’t nearly as enthusiastic, though he too had noticed the brand new look of the typically mundane fabric.

My colleagues, then again, were just as impressed when I discussed the glorified Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper in our team group chat: “Yes I’m obsessed!!!,” said one. “Absolutely obsessed,” echoed one other.” “Life’s little pleasures,” added a 3rd. Two others chimed in saying, “I felt so fancy after I bought this!” and “That is LUXURY!” Without context, you’d have thought we were discussing a contender for Allure’s Better of Beauty Splurge category. But, as I’ve discovered, the best, cushiony-est, most elevated $10 TP on the shelf may also be described as luxurious. And finding joy — even within the shitiest situations — is essential.

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