I love a good throw/blanket and this is exactly what I want when I'm looking to wrap myself up in warmpth and comfort! The blanket arrived quick, rolled in a tight burrito and bagged, before being placed in a nice branded box. The presentation is beautiful and ready to be lifted. The blanket is true to listed dimensions (standard throw size). It is nice and thick, thanks to the double layers. The sherpa layer is heavenly soft and super plush, while the top layer (with the design) is silky soft and also nice and thick. There is nothing about this blanket that feels cheep at all. I wash everything before use, so straight to the machine this went. I washed on a regular cycle then tumble dried on high heat. It didn't shrink or deform at all. The color did fade, ever so slightly, but I actually like it better now. The sherpa layer did mat up a little bit, which will get worse over time, but that's to be expected. I picked the vacation design. It is just as beautiful as it looks in the photos. It's artistic, unique and makes me think of the beach-which is always a good thing. I love wrapping myself in this blanket and it keeps me nice and toasty. Yes, it's the dead of summer right now, but my husband keeps our air on 68°, so it's always freezing in my house. This is my new favorite 'go to' to get warm. I think the $30 price tag is very reasonable for this blanket, considering the excellent quality/craftmanship and design. A score for sure!