I was looking for an actual pillow and not just a cover and this is great. I use it as an accent pillow on my guest bed and it adds the perfect pop of color. I was worried it would feel cheap, but it is soft and velvety. It can only be spot cleaned so if you want to put it somewhere where it will have a lot of use, it might not be the best choice. As decoration in a rarely used room, it is perfect!