I was really excited to get these sunflower-themed bookends—they looked so cute in the pictures! The wooden design with that rustic shabby chic vibe seemed perfect for my home office. But, let me tell you, the unboxing experience was... underwhelming.

First off, the package arrived damaged, which is never a good sign. When I opened it, I found just two wooden pieces—no base, no metal bottom, nothing to hold them together. How am I supposed to use bookends that can't even stand on their own? It’s like buying a chair with no legs!

The wood itself is decent quality—smooth finish, nice sunflower engraving—but without the promised non-slip base or metal support, they’re basically decorative paperweights. I tried propping them against my bookshelf, but they just slid around. Not exactly the 'heavy-duty organizer' advertised.

If you’re thinking of buying these, double-check if yours actually come with all the parts. Mine didn’t, and now they’re headed straight back to the seller. Such a shame because they *could* have been adorable.