I was so thrilled to hear from Kerry at Lush Bella over the weekend, she took the time to write a heartfelt email about her creative journey fueled by her participation online via blogs and flickr. I appreciate her story because I identify with parts of it, and I think you will too. I’ll share some of her words below. But first, let’s look at her lovely prints from her new etsy shop.

["I was just thinking of you and I wanted to just take a moment and write to you and tell you how your post about my "artsy walls" started me on a journey that has led to some wonderful things. It gave me the impetus to finally design and launch a website of my jewelry. This somehow led me to flickr, which I am now head over heels with. Whereas before, our digital camera just sat in a camera bag, now I can't stop taking pictures, and am even selling prints on etsy. Along with all of this, I've had the great pleasure of meeting so many creative and inspiring people, such as yourself." - Kerry]

It’s exciting to read about the paths people are finding online, taking various ones to find their creative voice, reach goals, and live a more creative life. I see time and time again how blogs and sites like Flickr are playing a huge role in all of this, fueling passions and allowing for so many to learn new things, gain exposure, make contacts, find good friends, even support themselves financially or help them cope with health problems such as depression. It’s all an organic process that I love to watch unfold for both my friends and myself. Doors start swinging open the moment you put yourself out there and tell people who you are and what you want. I love hearing that Kerry has found her spot online.

I think her prints are gorgeous, I really like all the things that she collects, artfully arranges, and then photographs, everything is so delicate and special. I can tell Kerry is a very sensitive and kind person through both her words and her photos, not to mention extremely talented with a great eye for color and composition. Thanks for writing in Kerry and sharing your story and congratulations on your new etsy store!

Psst: Peek into Kerry’s beautiful living room here or view her submission to our mood board contest here.

(images from lush bella)