The Read

Profiles

In His Shoes: Justin Archer

10-minute read Find out how the Berlin Wall inspired Justin Archer's advertising and PR agency, Berlin, his brand building tips, and why "being in the room" is...

Product Design

The Luxury of Handcrafted Goods - 5 Makers to Add to Your Wishlist

6-minute read “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.” This statement (Coco Chanel) rings true for these five Canadian companies. This season, we're seeking comfort in...

Lifestyle

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...

Profiles

In Her Shoes: Paula Findlay

5-minute read If there's anyone out there who encompasses the words "hustle + heart", Canadian Olympic triathlete Paula Findlay is it. Find out her training schedule, her...

Product Design

From Design to Launch: Gotham Grey, 2.5" Boots & Our First Wristlet

5-minute read This is your peek into product development at Poppy Barley. Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the new leathers and styles you can expect this October...

Profiles

Vol. 2 Series: Moms Who Run Businesses

7-minute read Poppy Barley's co-founder, Justine, speaks to five mompreneurs across North America about how they survived owning their businesses and having kids. Find out Justine's takeaways...

Founders' Letter

Justine On: Business, Family + Big Dreams

5-minute read Expecting her first baby, our co-founder, Justine, shares why all the people profiled in Vol. 2 of our magazine display the kind of hustle +...

Product Design

When Pregnancy Changes the Size of Your Feet

7-minute read "The one part of me that didn’t shrink back to its original size and the one thing that I never even considered would be a...

Lifestyle

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...

Profiles

In His Shoes: Chris LaBossiere

7-minute read The co-founder of Yardstick tells us why he'd do anything to be a WWII foot soldier, the best place to fly as a pilot, and...

Profiles

Moms Who Run Businesses: Giselle, Duchess Bakeshop

5-minute read "My biggest piece of advice is to not set yourself up with too many expectations." Giselle Coutreau, owner of Duchess Bakeshop in Edmonton, mother of...

Profiles

Moms Who Run Businesses: Renée, Onboardly

9-minute read "What works: scheduling. What doesn't work: electronics as babysitters." New Brunswick's Renée Warren, owner of Onboardly, talks strategy on running an agency and raising two...