Creative Director of the Emily Ley Lifestyle Brand to Publish First Book with Thomas Nelson Emily Ley, creative director of the Emily Ley lifestyle brand and founder of The Simplified Planner®, will publish her first book, Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, in October 2016. The book will take Emily’s beloved message from her popular blog, social media feeds, and daily planner to inspire women to simplify, prioritize, and allow the grace of God into their lives.