West Moon Trading Company, a family-run business for more than 12 years, will close the doors of its trendy boutique at E. 13th and Alder this December, or until all the store’s merchandise is sold.
The mutual decision to close the specialty shop came from owners Peggi Bosworth and Jamie Decker, Bosworth’s daughter, roughly a year ago when the two realized their careers and passions were moving in different directions, leaving little time to operate West Moon.
“We are going out with a big smile on our faces,” Bosworth said.
The store prides itself on its relationships with vendors, customers, employees and the community, the owners said.
“We want to thank the community for supporting us for so many years,” Bosworth said, noting the positive feedback she has received from the University and local residents.

After the store’s closure, Bosworth hopes to devote more time to her business, Inconvenient Women, Ink, dedicated to the individual growth and welfare of women that she promotes through coaching and seminars.
Decker will continue to craft jewelry under her label Lulu Rose, designs assembled by single mothers in the area who pay their way through college. The brand sells in stores throughout Idaho, California and Oregon.
Bosworth and Decker are leaving their business after a dozen years of playing, learning and achieving. Both women are anything but negative about the closing of West Moon; it is simply time to move on to other ventures.
Decker, owner since age 17, describes her experience as “a wild ride where I have met the most beautiful people as well as gained the experiences I need for making my business and my family successful.”
Both owners noted how operating the boutique has strengthened their entrepreneurial skills for future business ventures. Most of all, the owners hope to see a new generation of store operators.
“Hopefully someone will come forward and make a new West Moon Trading Company,” Bosworth said. “I’d love to see a mother and daughter taking on the business.”