New Letter Writing Sets
Even MORE NEW Letter Writing Sets– Tulips, Reader with Light, Shelf of Books and Egyptian Lotus.
Take a look at our whole selection now! There's nothing quite like a handwritten note—it's timeless, personal, and full of heart.
Vintage Notebooks
Our Vintage Notebooks feature authentic imagery and will evoke memories of bygone days. Each is a reproduction of a vintage original. We think they will remind users of a simpler, and in some ways better, world.
Card of the Week!
This week's pick is one of many beloved Jessie Willcox Smith illustrations!
Originating from the October 1926 issue of Good Housekeeping, this charming illustration was one of many Jessie Willcox Smith created for the magazine. The issue was filled with articles on everything from fashion and finances to health and family life, including “Dressing Our Daughters,” featuring a “model for school wear or for informal afternoon occasions,” and “How Much Money Do You Want?,” which explored the financial views of Europeans and Americans. There was also a “Health and Happiness Club” column encouraging parents to let their children experience some difficulties, along with poems, short stories, and so much more!
One hundred years ago, thousands of American women picked up this magazine and enjoyed its illustrations, stories, and advice. Today, this warm and nostalgic autumn image is still enjoyed as a greeting card!
Seattle and Great Outdoors Greeting Cards
We may be biased, as we are based in Seattle and love the Pacific Northwest — But we think you'll love our new Seattle and Great Outdoors Collections!
See these cards and more created by multidisciplinary artist Cory Steffen.
Nice to Meet You!
We are Laughing Elephant, a greeting card and gift company founded in 1969. Our warehouse and retail store are located in Seattle, Washington, and we are the keepers of one of the largest libraries of illustrated books and ephemera in the United States. From this library, we draw inspiration and images that become the source material for all our offerings. We curate our collections with the goal of sharing beautiful images with the world.
We celebrate the golden age of design, when artists and illustrators were an integral part of advertisements and merchandising. Their beautiful, hand drawn images inspire us to make gifts and cards you will love.
