The Candlestick Maker

Specialties

Areas Largest Selection of Room Fragrance:

Soy Candles — Melts — Oils — Potpourri Warmers — Candle Holders.

Our Brands Include:

Woodwick, BeanPod, Cranberry Barn, Waxy Candle.

— Plus —

Home Décor — Nautical Gifts — Local Artisan Crafts — Antiques — Sterling and Beach Glass Jewelry — Himalayan Salt Products — Harbour Lights Collectable Lighthouses.

408 State Street — Downtown St. Joe

History

Established in 2011.

The Candlestick Maker opened on April 6^th, 2011 at 408 State St., downtown St. Joe. The shop actually relocated from a smaller booth at the American Countryside Farmers Market in Elkhart, IN.

The business is a dream of Judi Benninghoff, who retired a few years ago after a 42 year career with Alpha Baking Company of LaPorte, IN. She has taken the leap to open this larger store in St. Joseph and has comitted all of her retirement nestegg with the belief that her store will draw a faithful local following, as well as seasonal shoppers visiting town.

The store will be open 7 days a week from 11a to 7p (winter hours) and 10a to 8p (summer hours). We feel that it’s important to be open and available to attract local shopping dollars.

Stop in and say hi to Judi and her little dog, Loli.

Meet the Business Owner

Judi B.

Business Owner

Judi has been involved with crafts and working with her hands her whole life. She takes care of most of the day-​to-​day responsibilities of the store, including purchasing and merchandising, as well as making many of the handmade goods in the store, including soap, potpourri, candles, and dockside village scenes made from driftwood.

Stop in and browse the fun and ecclectic selection of room fragrance, home décor, jewelery, and nautical gifts, and also say hi to her little dog Lolli, the store greeter and mascot.