Wick It Candle Bar is honored to be featured in LA Weekly, one of the nation’s leading cultural publications, in an article titled “The Scent of Community: Danica Hartenfels’ Sustainable Spark with Wick It Candle Bar.”

The article spotlights founder Danica Hartenfels and the heart-centered mission behind Wick It Candle Bar — a Pocono-based small business blending creativity, sustainability, and community connection through the art of candle making.

In the feature, Hartenfels shares her journey from over 25 years in the corporate world to launching a brand that values healing, human connection, and environmental consciousness. Wick It Candle Bar has become known not just for its workshops and custom candle experiences, but for its purpose-driven collections like The Comfort Collection — candles created to hold space for reflection, resilience, and emotional healing.

“Candles became more than a product. They were part of my healing,” says Hartenfels in the article. “I created The Comfort Collection for those moments when words fall short—for you, or someone you care about. These candles say, ‘I see you,’ without having to say anything at all.”

The feature celebrates Wick It Candle Bar’s commitment to:

• Sustainability: 100% soy wax, reusable vessels, and phthalate-free fragrance oils
• Community: Local partnerships, workshops, and giving back through events and collaborations
• Purpose: Designing candles that tell stories and bring comfort to others

This recognition by LA Weekly highlights Wick It Candle Bar’s growing impact and reinforces the company’s mission: to create light in every sense of the word — for people, for the planet, and for the places we call home.

Read the full article here:

👉 The Scent of Community: Danica Hartenfels’ Sustainable Spark with Wick It Candle Bar