Let me introduce you to Abernathy Bland.
She's witty. Wickedly talented. Funny.
Bold. Authentic. Joyful. Captivating. Honest.
And she's an Aunt. A very proud, doting Aunt.
I met Abernathy in 2005 in Disney World, when Matt and I were there for a little vacation. Abernathy went to college with Matt, and at the time was an intern for the World of Disney. She worked at Pinocchio's Village Hause: fantastic place of eating (though she aspired to be Alice... I still think she'd make the most perfect Alice from Wonderland). She and her friends sang Happy Birthday to me and I loved her upon our first meeting.
Fast forward years later to an Oktoberfest party in Richmond at a beloved mutual friend's house. Reconnecting with Abernathy that night was so fun, and since then we've stayed in inconsistant yet consistent touch. We aspire to a Lexington hangout time with our favorite people- but alas we have yet to see such plans come to life.
Not that she's a starving an artist, but that she's an artist and like most artists she is starving for expression and the release of such... and to do this more often: she quit her day job. She's inspiring. She's focusing on the fabric of who she is, and I think you will agree, its a beautiful masterpiece of a life. She daydreams in color and she's wonderfully talented.
She made me a postcard. I opened my mail today and seriously- was so touched that she made me a one of kind Abernathy Bland Postcard of love, and she addressed it with a crown: Postcard Princess. I loved it. And here, check out her stuff. Pass her information along. Let her work make you smile. Let it make you scratch your head. Mostly- I hope it moves you to think and explore your own world, wherever you are at, doing whatever it is you may be doing. Thanks Abernathy for the mail- completely made my day. Especially because it came with a Bette Davis stamp!
Love.Love.
K
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!Hey- I support anything that encourages savoring the moment + spreading good cheer. Best of luck to your postcard project. hope to see you soon for games. food. drinks. laughs + postcards!p.s. here's a top 10 of loves right now. 1. Maya Angelou 2. coffee 3. ink pens 4. packaging tape 5. kindness 6. hat w giant flower (aqua) 7. black nails 8. bacon wrapped dates 9. pillows 10. piano music.
xoxo
Abernathy
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