Ever notice that most toothbrushes we use today don’t fit into standard holders?

Me, too. Here’s my solution

Toothbrush Tree

Top of the Toothbrush Tree

Root System of the Toothbrush Tree

The tree toothbrush holder shown here is a model made out of Scu;pey and wire (and a little bit of glue).  I consider it a prototype, as I’d want to a change a few things before trying to produce an end product.

The inspirations for this:

Stefano Priovao’s Te ò Tea strainer by Alessi, for showing me how fun and functional can partner.  I saw it in “Emotional Design.”  by Donald Norman.

The way that passive chockstones fit into cracks as rock climbing protection.

The way that roots growing into a cliffside can anchor a tree in place.

Many years of tree climbing.

The  bare Oak, Maple, Linden and Beech trees I see outside my window during this New England Winter.

A plastic wall mount Winnie-the-Pooh tub toy that my kids have, in the shape of a tree.