The Ladies Behind The Wax

A M A N D A S M I T H
Growing up on a farm in the Pacific Northwest, I have always had a passion for animals and the environment. After I had my son in 2007, I started to be more aware of harmful chemicals and did everything to create a healthier home for my family. It’s been 6 years since I poured my first soy candle. With no intention of ever turning candles into a business, my priorities lied in creating a clean burning candle for our home (and to save money with my candle addiction!).

Quickly, my candles started to get popular with family and friends. Everyone was so pleased with the clean burning and eco-friendly candles that they started to request them as gifts and even offered to buy them. All of a sudden, I had created a small business! Realizing that I needed help and a fresh, younger vibe, I invited my long-time friend, Devon, to join me. We created Little Barn Candle Co. in 2014. Now, we run our small candle studio in the historic downtown Snohomish.

D E V O N B L A C K B U R N
After marrying my husband, we decided to settle here in Snohomish to raise our little family. I have two daughters, Penelope and Rosalie. I’m a lover of all things vintage, and you can usually always find me in the middle of a “DIY” or home project. So, when Amanda approached me with the opportunity to help her create hand-poured candles, I thought it would be a fun little project!

Never did I imagine that nearly five years later, we would be where we are today. I love that our candles are clean burning for my kids and the environment, AND they smell amazing!