This does is the perfect size to hold a full ¼lb stick of butter. (I'm always amazed at how many butter dishes are too small to hold a standard stick of butter.) I ordered the Shamrock color, which is a nice bright and true green. The other green colors weren't quite what I wanted (Lemongrass is much more yellow, while Sage is kind of a dull green.)

The weight of the china is substantial enough that the dish won't "run away" from you while you're trying to getting butter off of it. Additionally, it has a nice, sturdy feel to it that it's difficult to describe. One of the best selling points for me is the 5 year chip/break replacement guarantee that the Homer Laughlin company extends for all Fiestaware.