Press and Partnerships

These make us feel all warm and fuzzy.

May 2023 - Drawing Interest: A Middletown-based paper goods company helps reduce plastic in their industry

The Bay: Eco-Friendly Paper Goods Company In Middletown, RI

"The world is surrounded in plastic and it doesn't need to be that way."

February 2023 -Isn't It Romantic? Everything you need for the Perfect Valentine's Day

Goods & Gifts: Have a Heart

"Rhody shops and makers have their hearts in the right places..."

June 2022 - E. Frances Paper checks off all of the boxes and more...

SHOP: Middletown's E. Frances Paper Launches Jewelry Line

"Some of their charming designs from heavyweight paper to solid brass and sterling silver in a collection that features earrings, cuffs, a necklace..."

December 2021 - Stock Up on Holiday Greeting Cards, Notes and More By E. Frances Paper

The positive paper goods company based in Newport County has you covered with festive items to gift or decorate your home.

"This holiday season, the women plan on adding that cheerful spark to your family’s households with the help of their products...The selection this year was so great because we still had that magical feeling of Christmas"

October 2021 - E.Frances Paper Greeting Cards Strike a nostalgic note

These greeting cards play with their food

"There are hundreds of designs, and dozens are food-centric with charming illustrations and witty poignant messages..."

September 2021 - Product Feature

Inside The Envelope, Makers Corner

"Before the recipient reads the caption, though, they take in the envelope..."

May 2021 - Product Feature

Style & Design, The Write Stuff

"Stationery with flair, for travel missives worth keeping. E. Frances Rainbow Laser-cut Flat Notes."

May 2021 - Company Feature

Spread the love through stationery

"Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and one local business, run by moms, is sharing their story and helping others spread the love through their creations."

April 2021 - Paper Dreams

A local boutique paper company sells greeting cards, that mix fine art painting with adorable characters

"The business is spearheaded by three working moms who break up the workday with impromptu dance parties. They might also be found roller skating through the inventory aisles. Their greeting cards and paper goods are just as fun as they are."

February 2021 - Office Envies

From a dealership's garage into an industrial-chic workspace

"The building was previously home to the Competition Imports car dealership.
E. Frances Paper now occupies about 4,500 square feet and rents out a 2,000-square-foot glassed-in showroom at the front of the building."

February 2021 - Product Feature

50 Best Valentine's Day Gifts

"This curated collection of E. Frances Paper bestselling cards is perfect to have on hand for all life’s most important occasions, and you can start by sending the Happy Heart card as a hint... They’re printed on elegant paper and include imagery that could turn even the coldest heart into a warm pile of mushy love."

January 2021 - Product Feature

Sweet Correspondence

"It's like a party just opening the envelope! Shopping for a card is also a thoughtful way to support independent artists. Think: Designers like E. Frances Paper, Meri Meri, and Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co."

December 2020 - Product Feature

Warmest Wishes

"This one evokes a snowy winter day with this rosy-cheeked Frosty."

November 2020 - Product Feature

E. Frances Paper Kitchen Gift Set

"Give your loved one the gift of organization with this super cute set, which includes a recipe notepad and deck of pint-sized cards perfect for scribbling down conversions, recipinis, or "To Bake" dessert ideas."

November 2020 - Product Feature

E. Frances Paper Little Notes

"Whether it's writing lunchbox notes, words of encouragement or just a reminder, E. Frances' Paper Little Notes make a great gift for parents. The bite-sized box comes with 85 colorful cards with designs front and back."

November 2020 - 12 Gifts Made In New England

duly noted: bostonglobe.com

"The Gentleman’s Pack (fine for gentlewomen too, in our opinion) includes a sailboat notepad
and a set of whale-themed note cards and envelopes, in a muslin gift bag..."

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December 2018 - Holiday Gift Guide

Your 2018 holiday gift guide

"Looking for that special something? We’ve got a ton of ideas."

May 2020 - Greeting Cards Roar Back Into Style in Social Distanced U.S.

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July 2019 - Local Shopping Feature

Rainbow Multi-Stripes Notepad

"Spend your summer in stripes..."

May 2019 - Whimsical Goods From E. Frances Paper

Take Note

"... with subjects like sea life sporting bright nautical striped tees and camper vans topped with surfboards, each has the simple appeal of a day at the beach."

May 2019 - Artist Spotlight

Artist Spotlight: E. Frances

"Cute and charming, the stationery line E. Frances brings fun characters and witty sayings to some of our favorite products."

May 2019 - The State of Paper

The Top of the Stack

"We asked our readers who their top vendors were, and here's what we learned..."
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June 2018 - Industry Trends

What's in the Cards? Summer Vibes

"Cool delights populate the summer landscape..."
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May 2018 - NSS Look Book and Trends

The NSS Issue: Celebrating 10 years

"Upgrade your kid's lunch box with these sweet flat cards."
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Fall 2016 - Fresh Picks

Fresh Picks: Color Stories

"The subtle nuances of color come alive with watercolor..."

April 2019 - Meet The Maker

Meet The Maker: E. Frances Paper

"E. Frances Paper is a pro at the sweet spot of sincerity, sweetness, and unexpected humor..."

December 2018 - Holiday and Gifts

Chic Thank You Cards That Make Etiquette Less of a Chore

"If your friend is big on puns, they’ll definitely appreciate this card. So much so that they might want to save it and use it as a playful mini art piece..."
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