Small Business Spotlight: Rachel Silberman, Owner, Luxjoy & Comfort
Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:46AMArticle by Becky Fillnger
Rachel SilbermanLooking for a custom gift box for any occasion? Meet Rachel Silberman, owner of Luxjoy & Comfort. Her products are truly luxurious, customized and brought me joy just looking at them. Check out the timely LGBTQIA+ and Pride gift boxes during Pride Month!
Q: A customized gift box – what’s better than that? How do you approach a customized box request?
A: I first ask what the theme is, then their budget, likes and dislikes of the person or event, if they want a logo on a mug, tumbler, coaster, journal, or hundreds of items they can choose from. Then the date they need it by, and voila! That’s it. If they want photos before it gets delivered, I can do that too. I do custom boxes for individuals, corporate, events, or really any occasion.
All Spiced Up gift box
Q: When you started your business in 2019 we had not entered the pandemic shutdowns. How did Luxjoy & Comfort shift its business model to adapt?
A: Fortunately, I didn’t have to adapt at all. My business thrived during the pandemic, due to an influx of at-home kits and zoom parties! There were many different types of parties that I got to make boxes for like Alice in Wonderland, Coffee, Charcuterie, and Snack-based gifts. It was a lot of fun! Many businesses found me through different ways and I’m very grateful.
Q: It’s Pride Month. Let’s talk about your LGBTQIA+ and Pride gift boxes. What was your inspiration for these products? Please describe the offerings.
A: I went onto Etsy to see if there were any Asexual boxes and I couldn’t find any. Then I went to Google and did a broad search…nothing popped up. It was wild! I knew I had found a niche that needed to be filled. I ended up with 18 different orientations on my website and Etsy page. Inside are items that make the recipient feel special and seen. There is a choice of mug or tumbler with the flag of their choice and the giftee’s name on it, bandana with the flag, sticker that says “you are loved," Skittles (taste the rainbow), and a pronoun pin. 5% of each box goes to MyHealth for Teens and Young Adults, which is a non-profit in Hopkins that helps young adults and teens with counseling, pregnancies, LGBTQIA+ services, education, support and so much more. It is a wonderful organization.
Q: Do you have a storefront? Will you be on-site at any Pride events?
A: I work from home at the moment, but I am going to sell at the Pride Festival this year which is very exciting! I’ll be offering rainbow glitter tumblers with different flags, mugs with different flags, glitter candles, stickers, pins, and so much more!
Q: How may we follow your news?
A: The place I post the most is Instagram. Also my website and Facebook. Come visit me at the Pride Festival!
