I had been looking for one for some time to decorate.  I went by the recommendations and I was not disappointed!!  I use mine to decorate my island so I have decorative things in there rather than food.  There's enough lip on it that it doesn't let things fall out, which is great and enough room to put small items in.  The color is a cream with some age on and the wood is like a driftwood color.  Overall, I love it and it's exactly what I was hoping.