This little gnome is absolutely adorable, just as cute as in the description photos. The main part of his body is stuffed with weighted beans, so he is able to stand on his own. He is sewn well, with no loose parts. I intended to put him in our kitchen, but he has been "reappropriated" by my 13 year old daughter, and now lives on her desk. She named him "Tully", as his coffee cup looks exactly like the ones served at Tully's Coffee.My entire family loves this cute little gnome, and I would definitely recommend him.