Looks great overall....the burlap was a bit wrinkled and the brass buttons were bigger than expected but once hung on the wall and papers are tacked to the board nothing appeared to look odd.  It really is a great board.  I read a review that someone said the board wasn't sturdy or the tacks weren't solidly in the board.....I do NOT agree.  VERY solid and securely fastened.  I love the board.