I purchased this pillow case so that I would have some seasonal color accents in my living room, and I honestly couldn't be more pleased. The color is a rich, deep blood red, which should work well for fall/Halloween and Christmas; the fabric is soft to the touch; and the textural elements of the pillow are gorgeous, as well as seemingly resilient.  It was easy to insert a pillow I already had on hand--just fill the case & zip, and it was ready to go.