Monthly Archives: February 2012

What’s your “big time”?

posted February 29, 2012 | 27 Comments

How do you define the ultimate success? When have you become “big time” or actually MADE IT? We’ve been working hard hard hard on the next release of the Emily Ley Paper Simplified Planner. And I’m so excited to share a few … Continue reading →

The last year of my twenties!

posted February 28, 2012 | 6 Comments

Let’s do this 29!! Today at 1:59am, I turned the big 2-9! Thanks Mom for 17 hours of labor on YOUR birthday (yesterday)! : ) I love this photo above – it’s pretty much how I’d like to spend the … Continue reading →

The Best Kind of Growth

posted February 26, 2012 | 14 Comments

Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up so DRAINED that you know SOMETHING has to change. Something has to give… I woke up like that today. Just exhausted. Just ready to take the bull by … Continue reading →

A special SALE to get ready for…. the new ELP SHOP!

posted February 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

To prepare for THIS AWESOMENESS, all prints and Simplified Notepads are now 50% off in the Pop Up shop!! Today and tomorrow only! Use code HAPPYDAY at checkout. xo, Emily PS: Have you seen Boatman Geller’s super cute new iPhone covers below. I die. … Continue reading →

Brady’s First Birthday Party: The Details

posted February 22, 2012 | 26 Comments

When we started talking about celebrating our little man and his first birthday (I still cannot believe he’s one whole year old), Bryan and I wanted his party to be something everyone enjoyed – his little friends that he sees on … Continue reading →

Brady’s First Birthday Party: The Invitations

posted February 21, 2012 | 24 Comments

Brady’s first birthday party was so much fun. We decided we wanted it to be sweet and young and classic… so we chose a “Southern Picnic” theme and used bow ties to tie the entire affair together. I worked and worked … Continue reading →

Happy first birthday to my sweet boy

posted February 16, 2012 | 9 Comments

Dear Sweet Brady, Could it be that an entire year has already passed since we first met. I’ll never forget that day, so full of emotion and excitement… your daddy and I could hardly contain ourselves. And then that moment … Continue reading →

Our first ever Business & Branding Webinar Series!

posted February 15, 2012 | 7 Comments

Introducing the first ever Making Brands Happen three part Business & Branding Webinar Series!! Join us (Lara Casey and Emily Ley of Making Brands Happen… and a whole lot of other great companies we own), for a series of webinars that will transform your business and revolutionize (i.e. simplify!) … Continue reading →

Why authenticity matters

posted February 14, 2012 | 24 Comments

When I first dreamed up Emily Ley Paper and decided to take my love for drawing and making cute things out of paper and turn it into a business, I think I thought that’s what it’d always be about… the … Continue reading →

Simplified: Sweet Packaging

posted February 13, 2012 | 15 Comments

With Valentine’s Day and Brady’s (FIRST!!) birthday all this week, I’ve been scouring Etsy and blogs and every cute little shop I know to find ways to make these occasions extra special. I truly believe it’s possible to give precious gifts, … Continue reading →