Wreath takes a bit of manipulation to get all the limbs unfolded and fluffed out, but it was easily done.  Packaging was good.  Only issue was the sparkles that had fallen off during packaging and shipping, and were in the wrapping paper.  If I had been fore-warned I would have been more careful and not had a sparkling kitchen island!  This did not detract from the glittering appearance of this lovely wreath, by the way; and was easily vacuumed up.  All the lights are working - batteries are NOT included, so have AA's on hand.  Can't wait 'til I hang this on our front door this Christmas Season.  Shipping was super quick~~!