So beautiful and practical! Very warm for the winter months. Will probably fold it back during the summer months, as it definitely keeps you warm. The cream pattern is really more of a yarn. We washed the comforter at an industrial laundromat before putting it on our bed, and it came out just as beautiful as it went in! There were a few white fluffs here and there from the yarn, but that's with any new item. Would definitely recommend for a neutral bedroom.