Joyful Living is all about embracing the small things, the things that bring joy. “Five years ago, I was working in a job that didn’t allow for any creative outlet,” Jessica Weiman shares. “I wasn’t excited, I wasn’t happy. And I didn’t see a lot of joy in the world.” Weiman began to reflect on what brought her joy. A cup of coffee, a lit candle, a quiet moment. And Joyful Living was born.

“My first candle was named ‘Coffee Date’ after the first date I had with my husband, Dale,” Weiman says. Small batch candle making is her primary pursuit now, expanding to a core collection with signature scented candles named Joy, Peace, Love, and Grace. “Those are the four tenets of my life and what I bring to my business: loving one another no matter what, peace & tranquility, and finding a way to coexist with one another.”

The Grace candle is an homage to Weiman’s grandmother Grace. The undertones are incense and baked goods, with a whiff of pecan. “My grandmother went to church every morning and came home smelling of incense. She was also a big baker and her house smelled of banana bread and whatever else just came out of the oven.”

Weiman pours her candles in small batches of 6-10. The glass jars are topped with wooden lids engraved with custom designs. Weiman will be bringing several seasonal scents to her booth at the Starbuck Vintage & Artisan Market, including “Lake Life,” “You Betcha” and new fall scents she’s pouring this week with apple and pumpkin fragrances.

“I try to keep the scents unique and package my candles in a way that’s sustainable,” Weiman says. She pours with soy wax and uses wood wicks and encourages patrons to reuse the candle jars as vases. Weiman will also have custom stationery available for sale, alongside wall prints, affirmation cards complete with illustrations, and hand-designed cards. You can connect with Joyful Living Vintage on Facebook.