This piece is very beautiful and adds a natural and femininely soft feel to my living space. The Lilly's are actually made from real petals and need to be sprayed with water lightly in order to open. It was pretty cool to see them open like that. The red branches seem more of a deep purple, but it still blends with my decor nicely, and the contest with cream makes the lilly's the focal point of the piece. The vase is great quality and the natural color is beautiful. I highly recommend this product!