Such a cute "shabby chic" piece! We used this in our wedding and would love to pass it on to someone else for use in a wedding, bachelorette party, gathering, dinner party, get together, Easter party, etc! Such a versatile piece of decor. The top half of the metal decorative birdcage is on hinges that easily open to put things into the birdcage--letters? Candies? Chocolate covered strawberries? Flowers? There is also a sliding lock that will lock the top half in place.