It is darling and exactly like what you see in the photo.  I love it. HOWEVER, the top is not perfectly flat.  Only a place about 4" in diameter is round in the center of the top. The rest of the top slants slightly to the sides. You can rest a glass of wine, or vase, or whatever, on very center of the top and it will be level, otherwise it will be tilted. The bottom is open so you could put a string of lights under to make it glow if you chose.  I looked for both of these questions and couldn't find the answers so I hope this helps.