Okay, so I was SO excited when this macrame magazine rack arrived – the photos made it look like the perfect boho-chic organizer for my vinyl collection. But let me tell you, the reality was... an adventure.

The good? The macrame weaving is actually gorgeous – exactly like the pictures. It’s got that earthy, handmade vibe I wanted. I could totally see it holding magazines or blankets... if it stayed together.

Now the bad (and there’s a lot): Assembly was a nightmare. The holes in the wooden base? Misaligned by a MILE. I tried gently adjusting, and SNAP – the wood split clean in half. Like, cheap balsa wood territory.

Other reviewers suggested nails or glue – but honestly, at this price point? I shouldn’t need a toolbox to make basic furniture functional. Ended up returning it (which, props to customer service for handling that smoothly).

Final verdict: Cute concept, poor execution. If you’re handy with DIY fixes, maybe worth a gamble on sale. Otherwise? Keep scrolling for something sturdier.