About Us

Welcome to Joyful Home™ — where we strive to bring a little joy into your home.

The Story

Founded with Purpose

Joyful Home™ was founded by Diana Leblanc — a loving wife, devoted mother, and creative force.

In 2014, Diana was diagnosed with MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome), a rare form of blood cancer. After undergoing a stem cell transplant, she faced lasting side effects that made it impossible to return to her regular job. Determined to continue supporting her family, Diana began exploring new ways to move forward.

From Passion to Creation

She started a food blog, sharing recipes for meals, desserts, and baked goods — a reflection of her deep love for cooking and creating. That passion sparked something bigger.

Inspired by her love of food, Diana set out to create candles that smelled just as incredible as her favorite desserts — without the calories and without the harmful chemicals found in many traditional candles. In 2018, she began hand-pouring candles in her kitchen, learning and refining the craft from the ground up.

Growing a Family Business

By 2019, Diana, Cory, and their daughter Alysha were attending markets and craft shows, introducing Joyful Home™ to the community. The first candles were poured into mason jars, and even then, the quality and scent stood out. Demand quickly grew, and their home became the foundation of a rapidly expanding business.

Perseverance Through Adversity

In July 2020, Diana was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). Despite this, Diana and Cory continued to push forward — building the brand, creating products, and growing their online presence with determination and heart.

Building Something Bigger

In November 2020, Joyful Home™ moved into a manufacturing space in Pinehill Plaza at 2 Black Lake Road in Lively, Ontario. Alongside production, they opened the Joyful Home™ Gift Studio — a space dedicated not only to their candles, but also to supporting other local makers.

At a time when many artisans had lost access to markets due to the pandemic, the Gift Studio became a place where their work could still be seen and sold. Today, it continues to operate on a consignment basis, offering a wide range of handmade and unique products, alongside Joyful Home™ candles, which are still hand-poured on site.

Expanding Beyond Local

Joyful Home™ has since grown to supply candles wholesale to retail stores across Canada and the United States.

Carrying the Legacy Forward

On August 3, 2021, Diana passed away after her battle with AML.

Today, Joyful Home™ is proudly carried forward by Cory Leblanc, who runs the company full-time while honoring Diana’s vision and legacy alongside their daughter, Alysha.

Alysha plays an active role in the journey — attending shows, helping at the booth, and bringing her energy and personality into everything Joyful Home™ does. If you see her at an event, be sure to say hello — it will absolutely make her day.