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 none other than the captivating dancer, Joyce Coles!
Joyce Coles (1905–1991) was a famous South African dancer and actress. Born in Cape Town, she began her career dancing with the Anna Pavlova company in London before touring internationally as a ballet performer. She later toured and eventually moved to the U.S., and was celebrated on Broadway and in Hollywood films.
This striking portrait first appeared on the cover of The Dance magazine in 1928 and was illustrated by Jean Oldham. Known for her beautiful oil paintings and illustrations for publications and ads (including covers for pulp publications like Ghost Stories!), Oldham brought Joyce Coles' stage presence to life in this unforgettable image.
Today it makes for a timeless celebratory design, perfect as a birthday card, a post card, or an art print!
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.
