First, let me say how accurate the BL photo is of this item.  It is this very color and the nice rustic texture as depicted.  It is linen so it doesn't have that "burlap" scent that can be off-putting.  I decided to get this bed skirt even though it was too long for my bed (I have a standard 15" drop), but it was easy to pin shorter.  It was mailed and arrived in a timely manner.