La Patte de Lapin creates quietly whimsical paper goods shaped by wit, warmth, and a sense of affectionate absurdity. Each design is intended as a small cultural object: moments of humor, observation and emotional intelligence that live comfortably among books, flowers, and handwritten notes.
Greeting Cards
Often inspired by French art, philosophy, language and cuisine, La Patte de Lapin tends to favor subtlety over hard-hitting punchlines or super-sized sentimentality. Perched on shelves in independent bookstores, cafés, museum shops and artsy boutiques, the cards often feel like little discoveries: something that makes someone smile first, then look closer.
People who enjoy thoughtful design, wordplay, and understated humor may buy for specific occasions, or even keep curated collections on hand for those everyday, impromptu moments – the ones that call for the flourish of some paper-based je ne sais quoi. The cards convey tenderness, taste, and intelligence without trying too hard.
The social signal of sending a card is, from one perspective, much like gently casting a spell. It’s a cultivation of specific moments, human attention expanding our experience of emotional life. La Patte de Lapin’s greeting charms make old-fashioned correspondence feel dignified, intentional and delightful.
Thoughtful Sourcing
If greeting cards are good for people, they should be good for the earth, too. La Patte de Lapin’s sourcing is done with great care. Partnering with independent, value-centered businesses, all cards are printed on FSC certified paper, made with 30% recycled materials and wind energy.
Why France?
After years living as a digital nomad, I now think of France as my “first love.” At 17, I took the maiden voyage leaving my birth country to study abroad in near small town in Haute-Marne. I fell in love with France, and came back to work in Paris and later Dijon. Over the years, France is a place I’ve continued to return to, relishing in the comforts of familiarity, yet uncovering something new in its complex history, rich culture, and gorgeous landscapes. As with most premier amours, my relationship with this place is layered, both with love and heartbreak. France is often romanticized around the world, and while this romance is rooted in reality, real life there is not simply la vie en rose.
My intention is to highlight the true colors of France as I see them – and use those hues to remember truth, enchant human connection, and spread a little joie de vivre !
