Julie Klaus
Joyful Moose
Personalized Gifts for the Home
Joyful Moose is a family-owned and
operated personalized gift business
nestled in a small mountain valley near
the Canadian border. We have grown to
include an extensive product line that has
something for everyone. Joyful is how I want
people to feel opening a package with our items, which are
perfect for Birthdays, Holidays, Weddings and Anniversaries.
“Why a moose? I get much of my inspiration from the
mountains and wildlife that surround my home. Moose are
my favorite, and there are some that hang out in our backyard
each winter.”
How did your business begin?
I have a background in graphic design and was tired of only
seeing my work in digital format, so I decided to turn some
of my designs into physical products. I started in 2013 with
phone cases, mousepads and pet ID tags, and in 2014 we
added coffee mugs, t-shirts and the part-time help of one of
my daughters. In 2015 my husband left his day job thanks to
the growth Joyful Moose had, and in 2016 my other daughter
and son-in-law also joined the “Joyful Moose Family” full-time. Because we are
surrounded by trees and locally harvested wood, we wanted to add a wood collection to
our product line. We now make cutting boards from the finest hand selected hardwoods
as well as wood signs, wine bottle balancers, napkin and kitchen utensil holders.
Are there any moments that stand out for you over the years?
It was exciting to be featured several times on BuzzFeed as
well as The Today Show. But the moments that stand out
the most are the everyday short notes we get from
customers letting us know how much their Grandmother
loved the personalized cutting board, or how our bridesmaid
gifts were such a hit at their wedding. Or the families
that come back year after year to purchase personalized
Christmas ornaments.
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