Ok, so let me be honest. Ive been wanting these lamps for a while and decided on a whim to commit and order them. When I opened the box, I questioned how much wine I had the day I placed my order. But once set up, I was reminded of why I loved them. 1. Its a giraffe and I love giraffes. 2. They are unusual but yet quirky, JUST LIKE ME. 3. The gold works well with the mahogany of my bedroom set. And last but most importantly, 4. You wont find this at TargetWalmart! (I like both stores). I like the fact that its different and my guests, after the initial shock, like them too lol.