We ordered the 12' runner and love it.  The colors are brighter than in the photo.  The border is more ivory and less yellow (which we like).  The navy is very dark almost appears black, again which we like.  The rug has been down in our kitchen for about a week and we've needed to vacuum twice due to the wool gathering on the edges.  I think/hope it's just initial rug shedding and will level off.  We've had two dinner parties and received compliments on it during both gatherings over the weekend as well.