Up-sa-Daisy.

We got into the storage units today to shift around some things. Pull out my puffy coat for the frigid Chicago air, put all my boxes of yarn back in to be moved, etc. I'm most excited about one box though, my antique china! I know it sounds ridiculously nerdy, but this is the first time I will have a full set of china. And I adore it! The pattern is called "Up-sa-Daisy." , It belonged to my great godmother, Helen. When she passed, I was in my early teens but somehow had enough sense to call dibs on this set of china. I couldn't remember what it looked like all these years later so it was a wonderful surprise to see it again and fall in love with it's kitschy cool look. I love the oversized graphic flowers and the avocado green accents. It's perfection! I'm not sure how complete the set is, but I do know that I'll probably have at least the plates, bowls, cups & saucers... and the cute little butter dish. I love butter dishes. I have never owned one until now, but I always pick them up in antique stores. I just love the old-fashioned look of them. I rarely use butter, but I want to build a collection of the dishes. I can't explain why really. I'll definitely make sure I always have a stick of butter in my refrigerator now that I have the appropriate dish for it.