About Em & Friends UK

Founded in January 2013 by writer and illustrator Emily McDowell, we make products that speak to the human condition with honesty, humor, and heart. Our cards are designed for the relationships we really have, and our 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, we 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. Shop both brands on Faire now! In January of 2019, we officially changed our name from Emily McDowell Studio to Emily McDowell & Friends, to reflect our expansion into partnerships with other artists and writers. In January of 2021, we officially changed our name from Emily McDowell & Friends to Em & Friends. Read their story