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Winter 2025 Candle Color Trends: The Midwinter Reflection Series

Winter brings a distinct shift in ambiance—cooler air, deeper shadows, and a comforting sense of stillness. As the season unfolds, color plays a crucial role in shaping the mood, evoking feelings of warmth, tranquility, and quiet sophistication. For Winter 2025, The Midwinter Reflection Series offers a curated selection of hues that embrace winter’s natural contrasts—soft, […]

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How One Beverageware Brand Cut Costs by 20% with a One-Stop-Shop Solution

In today’s market, efficiency isn’t optional, it’s a competitive advantage. For one leading beverageware brand, a complicated, multi-vendor supply chain was costing time, money, and operational focus. Their glasses moved through three different companies before they were ready for retail, each step adding freight costs, delays, and extra handling. The Challenge: Too Many Vendors, Too […]

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Warm & Earthy: Fall-Inspired Custom Fragrance Bottles That Set the Mood

As leaves turn and the air cools, fragrance brands have a unique opportunity to align their packaging with the emotional pull of fall. The season invites warmth, depth, and grounding qualities that can be beautifully expressed through thoughtfully designed custom fragrance bottles. From cozy ambers to spiced woods and smoky florals, autumn-inspired scents call for […]

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Luxury Candle Packaging and Sustainability: Can Eco-Friendly Still Feel High-End?

Luxury candle packaging is evolving. Today’s premium buyers expect more than beauty and function. They’re looking for packaging that reflects environmental responsibility without sacrificing quality or style. The question many brands ask is: Can eco-friendly packaging still feel high-end? The answer is yes. With smart material choices, creative structure, and thoughtful design, candle packaging can […]

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Metamerism Matters: What Product Designers Need to Know When Choosing Glass Colors

You’ve carefully crafted a product concept with just the right moodboard, color palette, and vessel silhouette. Your fragrance is dialed in, your branding is cohesive, and now you’re ready to bring it all to life. But here’s something most designers don’t expect to navigate until it’s too late: metamerism—the silent saboteur of color harmony. If […]

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