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Urban Instincts: Julia Johnson, Founder and Creative Director of Le Centerpiece

Urban Instincts: Julia Johnson, Founder and Creative Director of Le Centerpiece

3-minute read

Julia Johnson Some people collect decor. Julia Johnson collects the feeling, whether it’s the tension of an odd colour pairing, spaces and style that feel...

Urban Instincts: Principal Designer and Nest Founder, Natalie Chong

Urban Instincts: Principal Designer and Nest Founder, Natalie Chong

3-minute read

Natalie Chong For Natalie Chong, style starts with the same instincts that guide her interiors: texture, warmth, and the mood a well-chosen detail can create....

The Art of Expression with Manuela, Founder of Dora Nola

The Art of Expression with Manuela, Founder of Dora Nola

6-minute read

Early this year, I was searching for the perfect silk scarf. Something with a unique point of view. Artisanally made. Actual silk, not a polyester...

The Art of Comfort with Tamara "Solem" Al-Issa

The Art of Comfort with Tamara "Solem" Al-Issa

4-minute read

Ceramic artist Tamara Solem Al-Issa approaches her work with a deep sensitivity to material and form. Based in Toronto, she creates hand-built pieces that explore...

How a Season Is Made: Inside Our Spring 2026 Collection

How a Season Is Made: Inside Our Spring 2026 Collection

4-minute read

How trends, travel, and everyday moments shaped our most joyful season yet. Why Everything Looks the Same (and How We Stay Different) Designing Spring 2026...

Styled in the Annex

Styled in the Annex

4-minute read Inside fashion stylist Shira Hershkop’s take on the east–west bag and how to wear it now.
The Art of Movement with Amy Dixon

The Art of Movement with Amy Dixon

7-minute read

Movement is a big part of how artist Amy Dixon works and lives. Based in Edmonton, Amy’s work explores the feeling of home through bold,...

Beyond the Ice: Closing the Girl Gap with Kristen Campbell and Dr. Toogood

Beyond the Ice: Closing the Girl Gap with Kristen Campbell and Dr. Toogood

14-minute read

How sport, mindset, and mental wellbeing are changing the game for the next generation of girls Poppy Barley has pledged $100,000 over three years through...

Canadian Brands I Love

Canadian Brands I Love

2-minute read

For years, I’ve been committed to buying Canadian when possible. Supporting a homegrown brand gives that entrepreneur the courage to keep dreaming, and every purchase...

Onward Together: Designed in Canada for a Better Future

Onward Together: Designed in Canada for a Better Future

2-minute read

Poppy Barley is proudly a Canadian B Corp. We love calling Canada home. Everything we make is designed in Edmonton, Alberta and produced by our...

The Tea: Working With Your Sister

The Tea: Working With Your Sister

3-minute read

By: Justine Barber, Poppy Barley Co-Founder In 2012, I started Poppy Barley with my sister, Kendall. People are always so curious about running a business...

Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women

Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women

3-minute read

In the world of business and finance, knowledge is power, and inspiration is a catalyst for growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned...