I have a few of these around, always keep them scented with a cinnamon and clove scent. The bird's nest are real, the birds are not. Had to go to my spice collection to spell cinnamon. Pretty sure I've lost my spelling talent. I hope its been replaced with another talent. Anyeeeeeway, these little bowls filled with pine cones and candles and whatever you think looks pretty and can be sprayed with a little scent now and then are nice to put about.