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From Sailboats to Stationery: A Chat with Jenni, co-founder of E. Frances

You spent years sailing the world—what were you doing and how did that experience shape your perspective in building the E. Frances brand? How fun to answer these questions! Well, it...

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Little Notes® in Jennifer Garner's Lunchbox!

Jennifer Garner puts our Little Notes in her kids' lunch boxes! Once Upon a Farm co-founder and super famous actress Jennifer Garner shared her favorite school lunch hacks on Instagram... and, of course,...

Little Notes® in Jennifer Garner's Lunchbox!

Jennifer Garner puts our Little Notes in her kids' lunch boxes! Once Upon a Farm co-founder and super famous actress Jennifer Garner shared her favorite school lunch hacks on Instagram... and, of course,...

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Now collecting for Spare a Pair!

Now collecting for Spare a Pair!

E. Frances is partnering with the RI Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange to collect items for the Spare a Pair sock and underwear drive through April 1st. Socks and underwear are among...

Now collecting for Spare a Pair!

E. Frances is partnering with the RI Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange to collect items for the Spare a Pair sock and underwear drive through April 1st. Socks and underwear are among...

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Our Paper Not Plastic Environmental Mission

Our Paper Not Plastic Environmental Mission

  We realize we are part of the problem. So we need to also be part of the solution. Hey there paper people: we all want to protect our cards from damage....

Our Paper Not Plastic Environmental Mission

  We realize we are part of the problem. So we need to also be part of the solution. Hey there paper people: we all want to protect our cards from damage....

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Here's how E. Frances Paper transformed a dealership's garage into an industrial-chic workspace

Here's how E. Frances Paper transformed a deale...

A look at the main space in E. Frances Paper's Middletown headquarters.Photography by Marial Maher By Rowan Walrath - February 23, 2021 Inno Associate Editor When the founders of eight-year-old stationery company...

Here's how E. Frances Paper transformed a deale...

A look at the main space in E. Frances Paper's Middletown headquarters.Photography by Marial Maher By Rowan Walrath - February 23, 2021 Inno Associate Editor When the founders of eight-year-old stationery company...

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E. Frances Paper Collaborates with Magenta Inc.

E. Frances Paper Collaborates with Magenta Inc.

Boo! Our spooky collaboration with Magenta Inc. debuted this fall 2019! The art from the E. Frances Paper Pumpkin Witch card came alive on individual plates and mugs that are available...

E. Frances Paper Collaborates with Magenta Inc.

Boo! Our spooky collaboration with Magenta Inc. debuted this fall 2019! The art from the E. Frances Paper Pumpkin Witch card came alive on individual plates and mugs that are available...

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A Look Inside an E. Frances Paper Package

A Look Inside an E. Frances Paper Package

What goes into an E. Frances Paper box? After ordering that birthday card for your bestie and social notes for Mom, you may have noticed a few unexpected details about...

A Look Inside an E. Frances Paper Package

What goes into an E. Frances Paper box? After ordering that birthday card for your bestie and social notes for Mom, you may have noticed a few unexpected details about...

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Detailed Designs Lead to Rapid Success

By Mary MacDonald - June 22, 2018Providence Business News The women behind E. Frances Paper Inc. are preparing to move into their own place this summer, a renovated former auto...

Detailed Designs Lead to Rapid Success

By Mary MacDonald - June 22, 2018Providence Business News The women behind E. Frances Paper Inc. are preparing to move into their own place this summer, a renovated former auto...

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E. Frances Paper Relocating to Middletown

E. Frances Paper Relocating to Middletown

By Matt Sheley Newport Daily News staff writer Posted Jun 10, 2018 at 11:48 PM MIDDLETOWN — A local stationery and paper-product company with an international reach is relocating to...

E. Frances Paper Relocating to Middletown

By Matt Sheley Newport Daily News staff writer Posted Jun 10, 2018 at 11:48 PM MIDDLETOWN — A local stationery and paper-product company with an international reach is relocating to...

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Partnership: Chasing Paper

Partnership: Chasing Paper

We can't stop happy dancing. As seen on Domino (!), our "affordable removable wallpaper is a decor commitmentphobe’s dream, and [today Chasing Paper's] colorful new collection is about to make...

Partnership: Chasing Paper

We can't stop happy dancing. As seen on Domino (!), our "affordable removable wallpaper is a decor commitmentphobe’s dream, and [today Chasing Paper's] colorful new collection is about to make...

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Behind the scenes: Photos of Photos

Behind the scenes: Photos of Photos

We have worked with some amazing photographers in our history, and have always been in awe of this art form. It’s truly amazing the difference a great photographer can make,...

Behind the scenes: Photos of Photos

We have worked with some amazing photographers in our history, and have always been in awe of this art form. It’s truly amazing the difference a great photographer can make,...

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CAPTION THIS

CAPTION THIS

One of the things we're most excited about sharing on our new website is all this funny artwork that Ali paints and we don't yet know how to use. We...

CAPTION THIS

One of the things we're most excited about sharing on our new website is all this funny artwork that Ali paints and we don't yet know how to use. We...

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In the Press: Southern Weddings

In the Press: Southern Weddings

We are psyched to be featured in the latest issue of Southern Weddings, ESPECIALLY sharing a spread that features both caramels AND our sweet friends at Belle & Union. And...

In the Press: Southern Weddings

We are psyched to be featured in the latest issue of Southern Weddings, ESPECIALLY sharing a spread that features both caramels AND our sweet friends at Belle & Union. And...

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The story of: the home page photo

The story of: the home page photo

The very core of E. Frances is a magical world, somewhat like an enchanting children’s book where you want to memorize every detail to savor for a long time. We...

The story of: the home page photo

The very core of E. Frances is a magical world, somewhat like an enchanting children’s book where you want to memorize every detail to savor for a long time. We...

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Art Inspiration: Cupid

Art Inspiration: Cupid

Inspiration for our artwork comes from all over the place. Sunsets, puppies… you know. But this one may have been subconsciously inspired by one of our little ones. Ali really...

Art Inspiration: Cupid

Inspiration for our artwork comes from all over the place. Sunsets, puppies… you know. But this one may have been subconsciously inspired by one of our little ones. Ali really...

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