September marks the beginning of cozy season and with it comes World Candle Month. As consumers start shifting their homes and habits toward fall décor, warm fragrances, and gift planning, candle brands have a timely chance to stand out. This moment in the calendar allows you to position your products for fall shoppers while setting […]
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When tariffs spike, the impact can hit more than your profit margins, it can disrupt your entire supply chain. For one supplier in the candle and home fragrance industry, rising import costs threatened their top-selling products. Rather than absorb the losses or raise prices, they turned to JAFE Decorating for a better solution. The Challenge: […]
Every September, the candle industry shines a little brighter. World Candle Month, organized by the National Candle Association, is a global celebration of candles and the role they play in our homes, businesses, and daily lives. For consumers, it’s a chance to rediscover the beauty and comfort of candles. For candle brands, it’s the perfect […]
When a customer picks up your product, the design of the bottle plays a major role in what they think, feel, and remember about your brand. For businesses in the fragrance, spirits, skincare, or candle space, glass bottle printing offers more than visual appeal, it helps tell your brand story directly on the product itself. […]
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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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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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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 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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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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In the candle and home fragrance industry, small details make a big difference and the right lid can be just as important as the vessel it tops. But for many brands, finding affordable, readily available lids has been an ongoing challenge. At JAFE Decorating, we’ve always been known for our decorative painting, screen printing, and […]
Read How Listening to Our Customers Led to 13 New Lid Options