Mother's Day is May 12th!
For our customers who like to plan ahead, Mother's Day is the next big holiday on the horizon.
Get a head start on honoring mom, mom-figures, or pet moms in your life with our Mother's Day Collection!
Let's Get Reading!
Independent Bookstore Day is approaching on April 27! It's a day when book lovers in our literary hometown of Seattle, WA go all out.
Join the festivities—this week only, save 25% on our entire Books & Readers Collection! Use Promo Code: LOVETOREAD24 at checkout.
Sale ends Tuesday, April 30th, at midnight.
Encourage Graduates!
Graduation season approaches! All graduates deserve a card, whether they're finishing preschool or a doctoral degree!
We think you'll find the perfect card in our Graduation, Encouragement, & Congratulations offerings presented here.
Card of the Week
Lilac season is just starting in Seattle, our hometown! Celebrate with this greeting card featuring a beautiful vase of the beloved flower by Russian artist Alexandr Gerasimov. Lilacs also occupy a cherished spot in the hearts of the Russian people, flourishing abundantly in the gardens and streets of central Russia.
With its blank interior and lovely soft springtime rain imagery, it can be sent for any number of occasions!
Check Out Our Blog
We find inspiration for our products from a variety of sources, with vintage magazine ads being one of our primary influences. During an era when photography was not yet ubiquitous, talented artists crafted captivating illustrations to sell all sorts of products. Our catalog is a treasure trove of these timeless gems—in this blog post we are showcasing original ads alongside our reinterpretations of them!
Click to see artful ads for mineral water, dishwashing liquid, umbrellas, cognac, and more turned into greeting cards!
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.
