American City Girls

The Lady in the Green Gown is not afraid to face her life and make new choices.

She is not a young woman, nor has her life been one of smooth-sailing. Yet she has a strength and grace about her that is honorable, noble and palpable.
For men:

Make sure your Lady gets enough love. She needs it.

Observations:

The top half of her gown is jeweled, sequined and luxurious. And her hair is just gorgeous, coiffed and the perfect style for her outfit.

Her shoes, though, are mismatch with the outfit: clunky and thick. Perhaps she figures she’s old enough to know what that rocky terrain exists in life. She’s already done things the conventional way, including wearing heels, which can sometimes make for a feeble-footed journey and cause unnecessary pain.

Her neck is rather long and tilted upward, poised for Life and all that comes her way.

Inspired by her stance?

We find that many of our customers buy the cards and keep them for beauty and inspiration. The Lady in the Green Gown is a reminder of all that’s been and inspiration for what’s yet to come. Put her next to a candle. Post her in your office. Frame her and place the art in a meaningful place. She can be purchased as part of the Grace Collection.

“Aaaaah.”

The Mini is about winding down and allowing space and time for renewal. She’s sexy in a natural and easy way. Stripping away the day and getting to the bare essentials of Life, The Mini reminds us all to take care of ourselves.

Her long, bare legs invite the self-loving attention of scented lotions and gentle massage. She is all about relaxation, pampering and feeling good.

For men:

This Lady can help you “leave your day behind.” That is, as long as you can give her the strength of your body, mind and soul.

The Mini is found in the Grace collection.

“Step by step. I’m not in a rush.”

Baby Blue is a girl becoming a woman. She’s fresh, naive, blossoming.

She has both a well-trained and natural foundation upon which to build. She’s learning to balance herself and to recalibrate to each new experience.

Observations:

Her dress is an “Easter color” of spring and fecundity … is unadorned, fresh.

Her eyes are closed (or “not open yet”), somewhat like a chick just coming out of an egg. She’s close, but not quite ready yet, to meet the world.

Her arms are balancing herself, steadying as she moves.

Her hair is in a ponytail, like a child’s, yet utterly elegant.

On her dress, half of the hip area is bigger, more expressive and fuller; while the other half is undeveloped.

One shoulder is bare; the other is covered and protected. She is half open … half out of and half in her shell.

Notice how much is in these cards

What can these cards really say when you give them as a gift? When you send a Baby Blue card to a woman, you’re showing her the grace of being and becoming, of naturally growing more into what she already is. Baby Blue is found in the Innocence and Grace collections. She can remind your friends that we are all, always, becoming, growing, developing.

The Mink Lady appears to us, comfortably abundant. Comfortable at her bandwidth of intellectual, social, financial and philanthropic abundance. And abundant as well with energy, wisdom, femininity, knowledge and the qualities that allow her to live a peaceful life.

She has an internal — and developed — grace, and she understands the power it provides her. Her grace is a practiced attribute, an earned one. It is part and parcel of her life, and contributes greatly to her confidence, as well.

For men:

Listen carefully.

Look deep.

Take in as much as you can from her, respectfully.

Observations:

She is adorned beautifully.

Her fur is clearly, though not ostentatiously, long.

She’s entirely covered, save her bare arms, providing her both great reach and capacity to give.

Have it all

This is a Lady you give to the woman who wants everything or has everything. Take a step toward having it all with your purchase of an elegantly packaged notecard collection. The Mink Lady is found in the Charm and Grace Collections.

The Lady in the Red Dress is open, excited, and happy with who she is. She’s elegant, inviting others to come closer, to go deeper and to get to know her. And she’s most definitely ready to dance.

“Why, yes, I’d be delighted!” are the words that seem to be coming from her in this moment. Read the rest of this entry »