I'm in love!!

Beautiful Emerald City, clopin, congrats! Emerald came out last year, and stock of the color in different styles is running low. I got my mother a coin purse in Emerald and she LOVES it! I'm hoping to get my hands on an Emerald something or other soon...*fingers crossed*

As for smooth, distressed, or veiny finishes, you'll find that most here have different preferences. I'm like MRG where I rather like the distressed look just like that on your City.