From Garage to Grain Bins: The Joyfully Said Story
What began in a small garage with a handful of hand-painted signs has grown into a thriving, faith-rooted business with a heart for home, community, and creativity. See how Joyfully Said came to life.
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
Our Purpose
We exist to inspire a life well-lived in the local and global communities that we are a part of.
Our Mission
Our mission is to breathe life and joy into homes. We seek to inspire our customers to transform their spaces from a place one exists into a space one loves to be.
Our Values
We are Christ-centered, opportunity finders that encourage those around us and create products we are proud of. We give back to our community and believe each person matters.
2016
The seed was planted
Joyfully Said began as a creative outlet in Chelsea’s garage, but as demand quickly grew, it became clear that God was at work in this passion-turned-business—leading Wes and Chelsea to expand into a space that still anchors the company today.
2017
The dream grew
Joyfully Said expanded its team of family and friends and launched joyfullysaid.com to share their signs alongside Etsy.
2018
The start of something new
Joyfully Said’s retail location was officially open to the public, situated in in the front portion of our rental workshop space.
2019
Making it our own
Joyfully Said renovated and expanded its retail space, turning the shop into a beloved community hub and opening the door for larger events and gatherings.
2020
Roadblocks as opportunities
During the pandemic, Joyfully Said nearly doubled in growth, expanded its team, welcomed customers from across the country, and marked a new chapter as Wes joined full time and the company purchased its historic Middlebury property.
2021-Present
We are Joyfully Said
Joyfully Said continues to grow by creating meaningful, handcrafted wall art rooted in faith and intention, partnering with emerging artists to offer fresh, on-trend designs alongside truth-filled words. Through community events, a weekly farmer’s market, and a welcoming retail space, the company remains deeply connected to the town it calls home.
