There’s something powerful—almost sacred—about choosing to shop small.

This Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, we are extending our hours so you can ease into your holiday shopping with comfort instead of chaos.

• Black Friday Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Small Business Saturday Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM

When we shop local, we’re doing more than making a purchase. We’re strengthening the heartbeat of our community, nurturing the dreams behind every storefront, and investing in a more connected, creative, human-centered economy.

What Shopping Small Really Supports

Behind every candle, every swirl of body butter, every drop of fragrance oil, there’s a maker—someone who pours not just product, but heart, vision, and time into everything they create. And when you choose to shop small, your dollars ripple outward in ways that truly matter.

You support real people, not corporations.
Your purchase helps Vivian continue crafting small-batch scents, buying ingredients from other small suppliers, and putting her artistry into products that bring warmth into your home.

You help create local jobs and opportunities.
Small businesses circulate money back into the community at a higher rate than larger retailers. Every candle you buy helps keep neighbors employed and supports the growth of other local businesses too.

You keep creativity alive in Columbia.
Spaces like the CoMo Vibes Candle Bar thrive because of community support. Your visit helps us host more girls’ nights, date nights, workshops, and celebrations—experiences that turn into memories, not just purchases.

You help shape the character of your city.
Local shops make Columbia feel like Columbia. Supporting them preserves the unique charm, flavor, and identity of our neighborhoods.

You’re choosing sustainability and intention.
Local shopping means smaller carbon footprints, handcrafted products, and the kind of mindful production you can feel good about.

So this weekend, step out of the frenzy and into the fragrance.
Bring a friend and soak up the cozy.
Browse slowly, choose intentionally, and let the scent guide you into a calmer kind of holiday spirit.

To everyone who shops small this season—thank you.
Thank you for loving on local makers.
Thank you for choosing heart over hurry.
And thank you, deeply, for being part of the CoMo Vibes family.

Here’s to a season filled with warmth, intention, and vibes that stay glowing long after the holidays fade.