Category Archives: Simplified

The Simplified System

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

The Stationery Simplified E-Book + Coaching

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

An Experiment + A Giveaway

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

Simplified (as if its possible): A Sick Little One

The last week the Ley house has been germ central. Call it… The Ley Family vs RSV. Brady got it first. Then I got it. Then Bryan got it. At least the dog didn’t get it. That’d be a 150lb … Continue reading

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

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

Our first ever Business & Branding Webinar Series!

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

Simplified: Sweet Packaging

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

Big news!

I am THRILLED to share that Emily Ley Creative is HIRING! Over the past four years, ELC has grown by leaps and bounds and encompasses a LOT of fun partnerships/projects. I’ve realized that its time to bring on another talented … Continue reading

simplified: family finances + a giveaway!

Early last year, Bryan and I adopted a new philosophy regarding our family finances. Both of our careers were doing very well, but we were welcoming Brady into our family and wanted to be sure that we were making decisions … Continue reading

Simplified: Eating Well

It’s not easy to make the right food choices. Especially with a little almost-one year old lifting a placemat full of peas above his head or a booming business beckoning from the home office. One of my New Year’s resolutions … Continue reading