English Paper Company Announces the Acquisition of French Blue Designs

Online, April 6, 2010 (Newswire.com) - English Paper Company announced today the acquisition of French Blue Designs. French Blue Designs is best known in the industry for their classic, yet stylish collection of invitations, announcements, note cards and photo cards for special celebrations and everyday correspondence for both children and adults.

Meredith Clark, designer and owner of French Blue Designs has had passion for art and an eye for design as long as she can remember. Meredith's designs include a delightful blend of classic elements with a perfect pop of color. French Blue Designs started in 2002 and launched into stationery stores nationwide. Her designs have been featured in People, Stationery Trends and other trade publications.

"French Blue Designs is recognized and well-known across the country. This is an exciting acquisition for English Paper Company. It will allow us to add an established brand to our family of designs," said Whitney English Kolb, CEO of English Paper Company.

English Paper Company is a trusted resource in the social expression industry with brands like Whitney English, Hicks Paper Goods, Askew Design, Citrus+Clover, Oh, How Lovely and Paper Concierge. English Paper Company is committed to providing that same innovation, quality, customer care and service for French Blue Designs. English Paper Company will drive sales, marketing, customer service, fulfillment and accounting for the line.

"I am extremely excited about this opportunity to join forces with English Paper Company," said Meredith Clark, owner of French Blue Designs. "This partnership will take French Blue Designs to the next level while allowing me the time to do what I love the most...designing!"

French Blue Designs are available immediately from retailers nationwide and online at www.lemontreepaperie.com and www.paperconcierge.com. And follow French Blue Designs on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/?act=25090562#!/pages/French-Blue-Designs/109111009115026?ref=ts and Twitter at http://twitter.com/French_Blue, or visit the website at www.frenchbluedesigns.com

English Paper Company sets itself apart with its low error rate, quick turnaround, excellent customer support and optional integrated accounting system available for every client. For more information on French Blue Designs or English Paper Company fulfillment services, call 405-608-0061.

About French Blue Designs
Meredith Clark, designer and owner of French Blue Designs has had passion for art and an eye for design as long as she can remember. Meredith's designs include a delightful blend of classic elements with a perfect pop of color. French Blue Designs started in 2002 and launched into stationery stores nationwide. Her designs have been featured in People, Stationery Trends and other trade publications.

About English Paper Company
English Paper Company was founded in 2002 with the Whitney English brand. After acquiring Hicks Paper Goods in 2006, founder and creator Whitney Kolb set out to utilize the English Paper Company's knack for helping taking designers to a nationally-recognized status. English Paper Company maintains its standing as an industry leader and trend setter by consistently producing the freshest and most inspiring designs in the stationery market today. English Paper Company offers an amazing array of paper for a variety of stationery needs. English Paper Company has expanded its industry presence by adding a unique set of designs that complement the English Paper Company signature style with brands like Hicks Paper Goods, Askew Design, Citrus+Clover, Oh, How Lovely, French Blue and Paper Concierge. In early 2010, English Paper Company announced the addition of fulfillment services. You can follow English Paper Company online at www.englishpapercompany.com, on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EnglishPaperCompany?ref=search&sid=1083349886.3527641668..1 or on twitter at http://twitter.com/englishpaperco.

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