Category Archives: Business

The Simplified System

posted May 17, 2012 | 37 Comments

This is one exciting post to write!! As many of you know, the Simplified Planners were a big hit last year. I loved them but I wasn’t EXCITED about them. That’s the honest truth. I am using my planner daily … Continue reading →

On the Road Again

posted May 2, 2012 | 3 Comments

Little B! I miss you so much bubba! Leaving B on Monday morning was so sad (the photo on the left was right before I walked out the door. I love the funny faces he makes). I woke him up … Continue reading →

The Stationery Simplified E-Book + Coaching

posted April 28, 2012 | 9 Comments

I remember when I was just getting started. I had no idea what ELP would turn into one day, but I knew I really loved to “design” (on Microsoft Publisher – go ahead, CRINGE!) I loved typestyles and beautiful paper … Continue reading →

On a Day When I Feel Like “I’ve Got This.”

posted April 5, 2012 | 4 Comments

I write a lot of times after I’ve had an especially stressful day. It’s like free therapy. But today I thought I’d write in the middle of a great “I’ve totally got this” day. THESE ARE RARE, PEOPLE. Kara is … Continue reading →

The Mom Slump

posted March 28, 2012 | 19 Comments

Hi, young Emily (that’s me there in 2007). Hi, Emily who rocked four inch heels and curly hair and loads of mascara. Hi, Emily who ran board meetings and spoke in front of thousands of people at ballets wearing her … Continue reading →

An Experiment + A Giveaway

posted March 25, 2012 | 57 Comments

I’m doing something this week that scares me. Why? I’m scared to let people down. I’m scared to NOT be in control. But I’m doing an experiment that scares me… because I KNOW I will feel awesome when I get passed … Continue reading →

A day in the life…

posted March 12, 2012 | 12 Comments

Lara and I have had quite the interesting past few weeks. And for your afternoon laugh… a joint blog post. Lara’s commentary will be in blue. : ) Many people know that Lara and I work together on a daily … Continue reading →

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 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 →