Congratulations! That video is so cute, your excitement is so heartwarming to watch :-)

Totally agree on the square format only point! I've been wondering how do you take the 'from above' shots? You had a brilliant black and white one on the aircraft on the way to Maui. When I try, my arm always gets in the way!

Just thought of another way to GIVE and grow your business. Give your readers the ability to join in with the DIYs by selling kits (like you used to with the mini books and paper supplies). For example, if one of the DIYs is a quilt you could partner with an online fabric shop to curate a selection of fabrics that go well together in the right quantities. The shop sells and ships the kit and you get paid a commission.

Sounds like a great idea! I followed that link back to the (3) black-and-white checked blanket post(s) and it reminded me how much I enjoy that style of in-progress blog posts. Somehow it's even more inspiring to read about a project in real-time, than one blog post detailing the project from start to finish. Probably because it's fun to follow along with your super-fast progress!

I first found your blog in 2012 when looking for inspiration on using PSE to design my wedding invites, and became a regular reader after I discovered Feedly in 2013. Sure I'm not the only one to have gone back and read through the archives and I often delve into them to find something I remember being inspired by the first time. But in the nicest way possible, please don't send me the blanket - my favourite thing about your blog is that it inspires me to make things for myself. I've just finished my first cowl and I adore the felt wreath I made following your tutorial. I'm excited to knit my own blanket! Sell me workshops and goal-setting tools and supplies (love your aesthetic and ability to pair colours and patterns) but I'm hanging on to the sense of achievement for myself if that's ok? It's just so addictive! Thanks for all the inspiration!

I'm sure whatever you create will be awesome, but if you are conducting market research, here's a feature I would love but have never found in a planner: I like to have a large notebook to give me space to plan, but I work outside the home and commute on foot so don't want to carry a large format book with me. I end up ripping pages out to take with me, but then I have a load of loose sheets of paper. Or I'll be at work and have an idea, but my planner is at home. I'm not sure what the solution is (detachable pages?template stickers I could write on at work and paste in when I get home?), but if you could crack it it could be a neat USP?

Great links as usual. Reading #2 and knowing your interest in goal setting I thought you might be interested in this article http://99u.com/workbook/23961/the-lily-pad-mindset-or-the-dangers-of-having-goals To me the two aren't incompatible - the lily pad mindset just reminds us to focus on short/medium term goals, giving ourselves permission to change direction and not worrying if the long-term goal isn't yet clear - which I find very encouraging!

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared was funny, heartwarming and so so interesting (bet you'll like the book cover too - great design). Life After Life by Kate Atkinson has been my other favourite this year. It's looooong (didn't realise how long at first as I was reading it on my Kindle) but that was good as I didn't want it to end!

Hey Elise, any news on whether you'll be launching digital stamps this year? I was working on a digi layout last night that was just calling out for your 'you are here' stamp. Was even using the Seafoam kit for the rest of the page so would have been a perfect match. Fingers crossed this is on your plan, in the meantime have a lovely and relaxing holiday :-)

Oh and since you asked for Podcast recommendations, my constant companions for housework, commuting and cooking are The Digi Show, Paperclipping, Improve Photography, CaptureYour365 and, for laughing until I cry, BBC Radio 4 Friday Night Comedy (the News Quiz seasons are better than the Now Show but both are great)

If I hadn't been browsing app magazines at WHSmiths I would never have heard of The Daily Digi App. And if I hadn't downloaded the Daily Digi App I'd never have started listening to The Digi Show Podcast. And if I hadn't started listening to the Digi Show I'd never have heard of Project Life, Pinterest, Feedly or any one of the other game changers that have changed how I live my life over the last year. And if I'd never heard of Project Life I wouldn't have found your blog, which would be a travesty. And if I'd never found your blog I don't think I'd have been inspired to start my own. So what this overlong comment is trying to say is: I am grateful for newsagents, apps, podcasts, anything that introduces me to something new. And as you've clearly showed an aptitude for trend setting, I'm sure a podcast from you would be awesome!

It's clear from reading your posts and the comments that everybody takes something different from what you write. We apply your musings to our own lives and find insights, inspiration and strategies for change. You have a real talent for writing in a way that encourages this, so thank you.

Had to come back a week later to say I love the video and thank you so much for introducing me to some great new music via the soundtrack. Couldn't buy ithe album through your affiliate link as I'm UK based, but downloaded it on iTunes and it's been on an almost constant loop ever since! It made a 400 mile drive over the last two days much more bearable!