Lit by Yenny Opens Kennewick Candle Shop
The Kennewick candle shop celebrated its grand opening on November 8, 2026, with a model built around customer-poured wax candles and local vendors.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Lit by Yenny held its grand opening on November 8, 2026, at 3311 W Clearwater Ave in Kennewick, Washington. The candle shop, owned by Yennifer Fernandez-Schriber, supports more than 40 local vendors and lets customers pour their own wax candles.
Why it matters
The shop was inspired by a gift of a candle, bath salts and a thank-you note from a coworker, which prompted Fernandez-Schriber to build a business centered on self-care and community. It adds a gathering place for Kennewick and the wider Tri-Cities area.
Lit by Yenny supports more than 40 local vendors as it opens in Kennewick. The source does not report revenue, customer counts or other operating figures for the shop.
The players
Yennifer Fernandez-Schriber
Fernandez-Schriber is the owner of Lit by Yenny, a mother of five who moved to the United States from Cuba at 15 years old and who spent much of her life putting others first before launching the shop.
The details
Customers explore the shop, pour their own wax candles and connect with the community. Each candle sold comes with a story card and a self-affirmation note, and the shop offers numerous courses.
Timeline
Lit by Yenny held its grand opening on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
Lit by Yenny's pour-your-own model follows the broader experiential retail pattern, in which shoppers make a product in-store rather than only buying it finished. Its sourcing from more than 40 local vendors places it within a small-business approach that depends on community supply relationships rather than national distribution.
Shoppers in Kennewick can now buy candles made in store or choose from products by more than 40 local vendors at the shop. The source does not report pricing or hours, so readers should check the shop directly before visiting.
The takeaway
Supporting local makers and hands-on retail experiences can help small shops build a loyal customer base in their own communities.
Further reading
Explore more openings and closings in Kennewick and across the Tri-Cities region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AppleValleyNewsNow.
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