PRESS & MEDIA
Charleston's Favorite
Paper Story.
From a thrift store typewriter on James Island to 27,000 customers worldwide — Ellie O'Brien's story has charmed readers and reporters alike.
FEATURED COVERAGE
The Charleston Mercury
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA · EST. 1807
The moment you meet Ellie, you are sucked into her playful vortex of quick wit and outrageous commentary. I laughed so hard during our hour-long chat that I had to go home and take a nap.
LAURA UNION, THE CHARLESTON MERCURY
The Romance of All Things Cotton Paper
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY — PEOPLE & BUSINESS
A full feature profile of Ellie O'Brien and All Things Cotton Paper — from the James Island thrift store typewriter in 1989, to building one of Etsy's most beloved wedding keepsake shops, to running a thriving business from her West Ashley home with her wife Caroline. The reporter had to go home and take a nap after laughing for an hour straight.
The origin story of the shop and Ellie's journey from health care HR to full-time paper make
The "Anniversaries!" moment that changed everything
How she found her cotton paper supplier in India and built a genuine friendship with the owner
Quitting her job during COVID — "While the world crumbled, I was blossoming."
NOTABLE QUOTES
In Ellie's Own Words
I thought it was so neat but I didn't really do anything with it. I just thought it made me super cool for having this vintage thing ... I was trying to be emo.
I quit my job during COVID. While the world crumbled around us, I was blossoming.
Getting those good reviews is my favorite part. It's so rewarding. I feel like I'm part of the celebrations.
27k+
ORDERS FULFILLED
12 yrs
ON ETSY
5.0★
AVERAGE RATINGED
5,700+
FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Want to Feature
All Things Cotton Paper?
Ellie is available for interviews, features, podcast appearances, and local media opportunities. She is — as her previous interviewer can confirm — an absolute delight to talk to. Bring snacks. You'll be there a while
High-resolution product photography, shop statistics, and background information are available on request.
EMAIL info@allthingscottonpaper.com
SHOP etsy.com/shop/allthingscottonpaper
WEBSITE allthingscottonpaper.com
LOCATION West Ashley, Charleston, SC
PRESS KIT
Everything You Need
Writing about All Things Cotton Paper? We've put together a press kit with everything you need — bios, product photos, shop stats, and the story in a nutshell.