Rock N Roller Coaster

It's interesting how clothing fashion goes in cycles - mini skirts are in one year, out the next, mullets were in and now they're out (thankfully!).

Just as interesting is how home furnishing and homewares go through trends too. Currently it's an emphasis on natural colours and interesting textures. Ten years ago it was a Mexican/Santa Fe
look - strong primary colours and high gloss glazed tiles - particularly in kitchen and homewares. The 1980s was about sleek two-pac high gloss finishes inspired no doubt by Dallas and Dynasty. and the 1970s tapped into deep earthy colours - just look at Elvis' kitchen.

Which brings us back to the 1960s where pretty pastels reigned supreme and this Tupperware Wagon Wheel Coasters were produced.

A little bit of research finds that a complete set - a white 'cradle' containing coasters in pink, blue, green, apricot, yellow and white - is relatively rare. A quick frolic through ebay discovers that 'metric sets' of five and made-up sets are common.

A complete, original set sells between $U5 and $US15 on ebay and other collectible sites.

What is particularly fun about this particular Tupperware product is its innovation. Sandwiched between the colourful perforated tops and white bases is a wafer of foam to soak up the the condensate from frosty drinks or cocktails like the Manhattan, on hot days. How thoughtful!