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.
Pick of the Week!
This week's pick comes from The Island of Enchantment, a historical novel by Justus Miles, featuring illustrations by renowned American artist Howard Pyle.
First published in 1905, the book follows Zuan Gradenigo, a young Venetian nobleman, as he navigates political drama, war, deception, and romance during the 14th-century conflict between Venice and Hungary.
Known for his richly detailed illustrations, Howard Pyle helped bring the novel to life. Many of the illustrations appeared in Harper's Monthly Magazine before being reproduced in the book — a common strategy that allowed readers to enjoy the story before the book was available, and the publisher to build anticipation.
As for the beautiful book cover, it's not in Pyle's typical style, so the artist credit remains a mystery — a reminder that some pieces of publishing history are still waiting to be uncovered!
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.
