This doesn't come in a big bulky box. The swag is folded neatly and so needs to be fluffed out before use. It arranges easily because each branch is wired. There's only about 4 pinecones on it and they seem kind of small, but it is an elegant mailbox swag. It's symmetrical and lays well. For use just as in the picture, I cannot see it being used in any other way than it's intended. It lays flat, wraps around the top of your freestanding mailbox, and can attach by using the two longer wired branches on bottom twisted together or with zip ties. I am going to attach some durable plastic Christmas bulbs to it, there is plenty of room to dress it up. Or it looks elegant just as it is.