Our Story
We hope you enjoy what we have loved creating
Our Beginnings
As a family, our expertise in paper dates back more than 100 years. The smell of ink and the sound of the printing press still evoke fond nostalgia for us all- we feel a great bond to the industry.
In 2013, as mother of young children, I was looking for a way to continue our distinguished tradition of sourcing high quality, responsibly sourced, paper while having the flexibility to spend time with my little ones.
My mother’s side of the family is Hong Kong Chinese, whilst my father’s side hails from Birmingham, England. I thought it would be fun to creatively explore these two cultures through the medium of printed stationery. Our greeting cards tell our story by fusing the HK-style graphics with very Western humour.
Our Greatest Asset
Family is absolutely the key to our success. My great-grandfather founded our paper business almost 120 years ago, and my 90 year-old grandfather and his brothers still work every day in the office. We are inspired by the lessons they teach us about the value of hard work and discipline.
One of our main goals at The Lion Rock Press is to produce high quality, affordable products. Our long-standing contacts in the paper and printing world allow us to keep our costs low, which we, in turn, pass on to our customers. Together, we have created a collection of products where it is easy and fun to buy original and beautiful items for all occasions without breaking the bank.
The family spirit runs through every product we make. For years, virtually every greeting card and gift tag was folded and packed by my grandmother in her Mid-Levels home. She'd head to Sheung Wan for the plastic sleeves, hunt down ribbons in a tiny Sham Shui Po shop, and spend happy hours folding in front of her game shows. If the orders slowed down, she'd call to find out why. It was a running family joke — and the heartbeat of this business.
My beloved uncle, only a few years older than me- a great friend and ally- is also instrumental in helping with sourcing and production. I lean heavily on him in the busiest times when he generously drives around doing deliveries and helps me with production details since he has many years of experience in the industry.
My children help stress test our new products and help with making content! I listen to their suggestions because, after all, a lot of these products are made for them- and children like them- so their opinion matters.
It truly takes a village. Friends and family who show up without being asked. Hand-picked suppliers who share our values. And a customer base so loyal and warm that they don't just buy our products — they share our posts, write testimonials, tell their friends, and send messages of encouragement that mean the world to us.
We feel incredibly lucky. Despite everything, this brand has grown into something beyond anything I ever dreamed of — and that is down to every single person who has been part of it.
We hope you enjoy what we have loved creating.