The Read

 
Moms Who Run Businesses: Rachel, Cricket's Circle

Moms Who Run Businesses: Rachel, Cricket's Circle

"I don't think there's such a thing as 'balance' when you are an entrepreneur." NYC's Rachel Blumenthal, the solo founder of Cricket's Circle, on life as an entrepreneur with two young kids.
5-minute read
Moms Who Run Businesses: Jen, BRIKA

Moms Who Run Businesses: Jen, BRIKA

"I cannot emphasize enough how much sleep and exercise play into the equation of happiness and sanity." In our series on moms who run businesses, hear from Jen Lee Koss, co-owner of BRIKA based in Toronto, on life as a mompreneur.
4-minute read
In His Shoes: Todd Babiak

In His Shoes: Todd Babiak

Take a walk in Todd Babiak's shoes. The novelist and co-founder of StoryEngine also considers life as a bonobo, and shares the thing he's most proud of.
5-minute read
On Becoming a Fashion Photographer

On Becoming a Fashion Photographer

He's obsessed with technology and capturing beautiful images. Meet Tyler Stalman - the man behind our Fall 2015 Collection lookbook, and one of the most sought-after photographers in Alberta.
7-minute read
In Her Shoes: Melina Kawecki

In Her Shoes: Melina Kawecki

"Some say I have a shoe problem. Really, I have a Poppy Barley solution." One of our top customers shares her story (and some golden tips for shoe care!).
15-minute read
In Her Shoes: Lu from Uppercase Press

In Her Shoes: Lu from Uppercase Press

We collaborated with Uppercase Press to create original, hand pressed note cards inspired by our Summer Collection. Here's your chance to get to know Lu, the one-woman show behind the Uppercase Press studio.
12-minute read
In His Shoes: Ryan Jespersen

In His Shoes: Ryan Jespersen

We linked up with television-turned-radio host Ryan Jespersen and chatted about the difference between the two mediums, his favourite spots to hang out in Edmonton, and what his perfect weekend looks like.
6-minute read
5 Minutes With: James Neufeld

5 Minutes With: James Neufeld

We chatted with local entrepreneur and founder of SAM (Social Asset Management) James Neufeld about social media's role in storytelling, must-visit travel destinations, and what superpower he wouldn't mind waking up with tomorrow.
4-minute read
In Her Shoes: Anna Liesemeyer

In Her Shoes: Anna Liesemeyer

Our Snakeskin collection was inspired by powerhouse women working in the business of fashion and design. Today, we're talking to the founder of In Honor of Design and The Brand Market. Spend a day in Anna's (Poppy Barley) shoes...
10-minute read
bluboho Popup Shop: Meet Audrey (the woman making it happen)

bluboho Popup Shop: Meet Audrey (the woman making it happen)

Ontario jewellery line bluboho is hosting a popup shop at the Poppy Barley showroom in Edmonton on April 15th. Get to know the woman responsible for making it happen, and why we choose the partners we do.
5-minute read
In Their Shoes: Sarah Chan + Don Iveson

In Their Shoes: Sarah Chan + Don Iveson

We chat to #YEG First Lady Sarah Chan and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson about work days, date nights, fave foods and hypotheticals. Plus: a Poppy Barley review.
3-minute read

5 Minutes With: Adina Porter

We met Adina Porter, one of the stars of True Blood & the Newsroom, at a Poppy Barley popup shop in Vancouver in September. Hear about that time she worked with Angelina Jolie in Gia, what her typical day looks like, and which Poppy Barley styles we made for her...
3-minute read