I absolutely love this umbrella! It adds a sophisticated European flair to my upper deck and beautifully provides shade to my plants in the bright afternoon sun while letting in some light. I conducted thorough research for a Parisian style umbrella of exceptional quality for a reasonable price. The best part was that this umbrella was $100 LESS on Joss & Main than the next lower priced option on another competitor's web site, it shipped for free and arrived in 48 business hours. What could be better! A picture is worth a thousand words - it's not only beautiful but functuonal