Poppy Barley Weekly 29

With Christmas less than two weeks away, everyone is working up a frenzy to get everything done. My first couple weeks with Poppy Barley have been a whirlwind of learning, travelling and measuring! Last weekend I was in Calgary with Kendall and Gillian at The Heather Co and Vine Styles measuring customers. It was quite the amazing experience, thank you to everyone who came out! Working as concierge puts me in touch with all our customers every day, which is great, but working at pop-up events is always more exciting because I actually meet the customers; We rant and rave about Poppy Barley shoes and bond over our collective excitement of anything shoes. Yesterday was Poppy Barley’s Christmas Party and we were treated to a fantastic five-course dinner hosted by our friend Warren from Start-Up Edmonton and his friend Elizabeth who bartends at North 53 (go see her!). I learned a lot about food and cocktail making. Not a bad start to the holidays! What else is happening…

• The word is out, and men are in hot pursuit of the new custom Men’s Collection, recently launch in beta. We are thrilled to be receiving such positive feedback and seeing the orders rolling in. If you haven’t already, sign up to access the collection.
• Poppy Barley fans are snapping up our new Upcycled Leather Watches by Berg & Betts. Giving new life to the earliest Poppy Barley boot samples, these watches will make a lovely and unique gift for under the tree. Order ASAP to get them in time for Christmas! Also, check out our Q+A with Berg & Betts to hear their story.
• We’re getting a huge amount of requests for our gift card packages for her, and for him. If you’re in Canada, make sure you order them by DECEMBER 17 to receive the packages in time for Christmas! We also do e-gift cards if you are in a last minute scramble this year.
• lululemon athletica Whyte Ave hosted us for our last pop-up of the year! Thank you everyone for coming out. We can’t wait to see the beautiful shoes on you.
• Living in Toronto and want to get measured? Great news! Brodawka and Friends are now taking measuring appointments to get you into Poppy Barleys. Book your appointment!
• Have you checked out our Contemporary Ballet Flats in Metallic Gold? Perfect for anyone who likes pretty things and glitter (me included!).

Around the office...

• We are still talking non-stop about Serial. I was intrigued and started my first episode and it’s super intense!
• Homeland is still a favourite around the office. But Erika and I are more partial to Suits.
• We had an amazing review from lifestyle blogger C'est Christine this week—"Poppy Barley: the best boots I've ever owned." We are so happy to hear when ladies across the country are experiencing the comfort of their custom boots for the first time!
• We were featured in the Edmonton Journal today—twice! Take a read: here and here. We were also featured in the National Post, earlier this week.
• Testing and trying different leather care products can be quite the process. Stay tuned for a variety of products to keep your Poppy Barleys conditioned, protected and cared for. While you patiently wait, read our How-To Guide on caring for your boots.
• We are launching new products all the time. Make sure you are signed up to our newsletter to keep up-to-date with everything Poppy Barley.

Enjoy the lovely warm weekend!