About Me

Hi, I’m Mandi — the heart behind Ember Wyk.

I’m a wife, a mother of two, and I’ve proudly served in the United States Air Force for nearly 19 years. As my kids have gotten older, I’ve finally found space to return to the things I love—reading, creating, and working with my hands.

I’ve always known I wanted to make something, but for a long time, I felt like I lacked the artistic talent to bring that to life. That’s where candles came in.

What started as a quiet hobby—pouring candles in my kitchen after long days—quickly became something more. I set out to create something cozy, something calming… something that felt like an escape.

Around that same time, I found my way back to reading.
Like so many moms, I had put books down while raising my kids and navigating life. But when I picked them back up again, it felt like rediscovering a part of myself I didn’t realize I had been missing. Reading became my reset, my ritual—my way to step into another world, even if just for a little while.

Ember Wyk was born from that feeling.

Every candle I create is designed to elevate your reading ritual—to pull you deeper into the story, engage your senses, and give you a moment that’s entirely your own. The soft crackle of a wooden wick, the scent of something familiar yet magical, the glow of candlelight… it’s all part of the experience.

Because sometimes, the smallest rituals are the ones that bring us back to ourselves.