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Emily McDowell & Friends

Founded in January 2013 by writer and illustrator Emily McDowell, they make products that speak to the human condition with honesty, humour, and heart. Their cards are designed for the relationships we really have, and their mission is to help people connect when they’re not sure what to say.

"We believe humanity is an endless source of inspiration, and we find it creepily satisfying whenever a customer asks if we've been reading their diary, because it means we're doing something right."

In January of 2018, they joined forces with fellow Southern California-based, women-owned company Knock Knock to become the Who’s There Group: two kick-ass brands under the same roof, united by one very high-maintenance espresso machine. In January of 2019, they officially changed their name from Emily McDowell Studio to Emily McDowell & Friends, to reflect their expansion into partnerships with other artists and writers.

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