Bradbury Barrel Company is a custom wood display fixture manufacturer specializing in effective displays patterned for productivity. We offer a diverse line of quality cedar barrels, tubs, and unique barrel-craft display fixtures in various sizes and finishes. Handcrafted from northern white cedar, which is naturally decay and insect resistant, Bradbury Barrels are lightweight yet extremely strong. Authentic tongue and groove construction assures durability. We also offer a full line of bulk food accessories.

Whether a single barrel, a complete bulk or produce section, or an effective POP (point of purchase) display, our goal is to save money for our customers and increase sales and profitability with quality, hard working fixtures. We work closely with each customer to create a custom display that will successfully meet marketing / merchandising objectives.

Custom designs, logos, finishes and sizes are available.
No order minimum.

“The Idea Barrel….just imagine!”

For 25 years our customers have told us of the many creative ways they use our products. Some of our best ideas evolved from working with our customers to create a display to fulfill a specific need. We welcome your ideas for new uses and products, and would like to hear how you use our products. Send us a picture, email, or give us a call, and let’s get creative!

I began my journey to become an entrepreneur when I worked at The Willie Wags in Downtown Bangor from 2018-2020. In 2017, I had discovered the art of hand lettering and calligraphy and turned those skills into a custom goods business called Blooming Tree Studio, and I wanted to learn from a small business owner on what it’s like to run a business. Little did I know that I would learn so much more than expected: I learned how to run my own events (both as the host herself and as the location to host others’ events; I learned how to communicate with vendors and use different types of websites for both retail and wholesale; I developed a more specific way to take product photography (my background is in marketing and graphic design, specifically for retail). I historically am a very creative person, and alongside my husband Chris, developed the idea for Your Day Just Started.

I had a started a Tumblr blog in 2011 while in college called “Your Day Just Started,” and to me it was a special place that I created to relax and to dream about what I wanted my life to look like in the future, sort a virtual vision board comprised of quotes and pictures. That idea always stuck with me because it was a place I could turn to or start my day in the hopes of continued good energy throughout the day. Ten years later we developed that idea to encompass using our creative traits and having a focus on mental health.

During the pandemic, we burned candles constantly because they made us feel better and made our home feel a bit happier to be in. We decided to try out making candles, and developed our original idea of candle tins, wax melts and room sprays. We then launched our first line of products with the idea that our ideal customer was someone who wanted to not only have something simple and beautiful in their home/office, but used our products to feel better in general. Essentially we aimed to create a simple, minimalistic and beautiful brand of consumable, handmade goods that encouraged comfort in uncomfortable times, like experiencing a global pandemic or even just making a hard day more manageable (because everyone experiences those.. we’re all human). We then ran into sourcing issues whether it was availability or expensive price, so we decided to create our own vessels made of concrete. We taught ourselves how to safely make candles, and our concrete vessels and perfect our craft by learning from experts in the industry and investing in proper safety equipment and materials. We are a fully in-house business, so we not only manufacture all of our goods, but we do all of our marketing, web design, labels and product design.

We have hosted events to teach others the relaxing craft of candle making and plan to continue the growth and experience of our events. In 2022, we launched our second line of concrete vessels that included colors that are a calming and minimalistic aesthetic. From the beginning, we chose to have a focus of our business to include things like fragrances that are free of toxins and sealant for the interior of our vessels this is non-toxic. We continue to shift our products to even healthier ingredients, such as moving from a 100% soy wax to a vegan apricot coco wax blend.

We have a lot of big ideas to grow into as we develop our brand and community and believe we can continue to encourage personal growth while offering quality, Maine made products.

Maine Island Designs creates pillows made of a variety of fibers; felt, wool, cotton and more. All designs are original and each pillow is hand made start to finish using quilting techniques including appliqué. These fun, sometimes whimsical pillows are perfect for cottage, camp or home. Custom scenes and other custom additions are encouraged to make a pillow just for you. Add a cherished pet, the view from your special place to one of our designs, or let us create an entirely new design based on your photos. The pillows produced by Maine Island Designs are hand cut and made individually so even our designs are always “one of a kind.”