I didn’t realize there’s a very obvious seam in the pattern, so if you want this to be seen all the way around, forget it! I had to turn that seam to the back where it’s against the wall to hide it. But I still know it’s there so it’ll bug me! I live upstairs in California (earthquake country) and this thing is tall(ish) and narrow, perfect for falling forward in a shaking situation. I filled it with small garden rocks about 34 to the top then added cedar shavings to the top. The flamingo I put in is supposed to be a garden stake, but I’ve painted it prettier so it’s an indoor flamingo now. Fixing up my hall-bathroom area tropical. This vase was just right as I needed a skinny vase to fit into the corner that didn’t block the doorway. This one fits just perfectly and was exactly what I was looking for.