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Bespoke Perfume and How Scent Triggers Memories

Bespoke Perfume and How Scent Triggers Memories

4-minute read From top, heart and base notes, Lane Edwards, Founder of Pura Botanicals, alchemist and perfumer, reveals the process behind creating your own fragrances. Find out...
Still In Edmonton: Loving the City You're In

Still In Edmonton: Loving the City You're In

4-minute read As we're staying home for the holidays, our Wanderer post is about our favourite places to shop + eat, all within wandering distance of the...
Five Toronto Businesses to Shop

Five Toronto Businesses to Shop

7-minute read Once you’ve caught the "local bug" (it’s a good one, promise) there’s no turning back. Toronto's Nicole Hudson, founder of Bot Communications, narrows down the...
How to Be a Mom in Mexico

How to Be a Mom in Mexico

14-minute read "You can mess with everything, except with people’s mothers." From midwives tales to breastfeeding and being a working mom, Laura, Poppy Barley's Operations Manager, writes...
On-the-Go Leather Care

On-the-Go Leather Care

2-minute read Three things to carry in your purse (or murse) that will help protect your leather shoes on the go.
Weekend Getaway to Jasper, Alberta

Weekend Getaway to Jasper, Alberta

5-minute read Kendall shares her favourite places in Jasper, Alberta to sleep, workout, hangout and fuel up.
How to Store Your Boots For Summer

How to Store Your Boots For Summer

1-minute read Our Customer Experience Lead, Yvonne, breaks down 7 simple steps to storing your boots for the summer and keeping them looking like new.
10 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

10 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

8-minute read Finding good Podcasts is hard. So we did the work for you.
Poppy Barley Summer Playlist

Poppy Barley Summer Playlist

1-minute read With summer around the not-too-distant corner, we've put together a playlist of fresh music to tide you over until it arrives.

Guest Post: Vine Styles on Wine, Beer, Scotch, and Shoes

3-minute read Poppy Barley is popping up at Vine Styles, Calgary, from March 27-28. See what types of wine, beer and scotch tastings they've paired with our...
Gifting Poppy Barley to Your Staff and Why it's the Perfect Time of Year to Say Thank You

Gifting Poppy Barley to Your Staff and Why it's the Perfect Time of Year to Say Thank You

2-minute read Finding the perfect gift for your employees is an annual challenge. Here's how you can gift Poppy Barley custom shoes to your staff - at...
How-To Guide: Leather Boot Care

How-To Guide: Leather Boot Care

2-minute read Five essential steps to caring for your boots so that you can start wearing them as soon as possible and keep them looking like new.