I just received this piece of art and it is not at all what I expected. From the picture it looked like a subtle, washed out beachy look. In reality, it is pretty bright with lots of sparkle and glitter. It definitely has a crafty look, not designer. I had to send the item to a freight forwarder since Perigold does not ship to my location so by the time I received it, I could not return. What a bummer.