Wow, got to say, I am completely secure in my masculinity when I say, THESE PILLOW CASES ARE ADORABLE!!! Bought them for my girlfriend for Valentine's day and she just melted when she saw them. We have been in a 3 year distanced relationship (both of us attend different colleges). They look even better in person! I think I will be buying her at least one more set of these pillow cases. Quality stitching and the designs on the pillows are well done, they do not take anything away as far as pillow comfort (some designs on pillow from other manufacturers are hard, rough, and not comfortable to sleep on like these). 200% satisfied with this purchase, beats getting her a perishable boquet of flowers any day!