Roman Club Pack of 24 Welcoming Christmas Red & Green Silk Magnolia Leaf Picks 18" Sprays Branches and Picks at Linens 'n Things

On November 12, 2010:
I was hoping to use these picks for interior decorating purposes. However, the paint and finish coating (of both colors) on the leaves has relegated these picks to exterior use. The leaves have paint bubbles, paint globs, smears, and splotches; there are even sections where the paint has already come off. It's as if the picks were packaged BEFORE the leaf surface coating was dry, or were stored under unfavorable temperature conditions. The quality is not identical to the picture. If I saw these picks in person, I would not have have purchased these at $3.75/pick...for interior use. They may, however, be worthwhile for exterior decor, when you want to achieve a rustic, weathered look.