The Read

Product Design

Years in the Making: So Pretty Cara Cotter x Poppy Barley

4-minute read

Women-owned? Check. Founded in Edmonton, Alberta? Check. Ethical production? Check. Beautiful products? Check. A new jewelry collection to share with you? Check and check! Cara...

Behind the Business

How to Find a Shoe Factory

4-minute read

We share our journey to sourcing a new footwear factory in Spain. Designing the shoe is the easy part. Finding factories has always been a...

Product Design

The Best Handbags for Women Who Do Things

2-minute read

You can have it all–in one handbag. We’ve rounded up our favourite mid-sized handbags that make the perfect everyday sidekick to carry your essentials and...

Behind the Business

Supply Chain Craziness

8-minute read

Poppy Barley’s perspective: What is behind the supply chain craziness? Anyone who has tried getting a bike, a fridge, a couch or Poppy Barley’s best-selling...

Product Design

Footwear Trends for 2022

3-minute read

As 2022 kicks off, inquiring minds want to know what to expect when it comes to footwear and styling trends this spring. Our senior designer...

Lifestyle

Small Businesses to Support this Holiday

4-minute read

At Poppy Barley, one of our brand values is inspiring connections – and we are always working to connect with our community and the incredible...

Lifestyle

Winter Outfit Ideas with Heels

5-minute read Heels are the ultimate outfit-finisher. Heels add polish to casual weekend looks and elevate office wear. Poppy Barley heels prove that comfort is anything but...

Product Design

Tall Boots for Short Women

5-minute read 5'2" Breanne, talks tall boots for short women, her favourite Poppy Barley boot styles, and tips for dressing a short frame.

Lifestyle

Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party

5-minute read

Our Rediscovery Collection is designed for inviting people into our homes. Passing food. Sharing our voices strengthened by timely social issues. With this theme in...

Product Design

The Rediscovery Collection: Style Deep Dive

2-minute read

Our new Rediscovery Collection is designed for rekindling our friendships with hugs, returning to our favourite local spots, and traveling to destinations far afield. It’s...

Product Design

Leather Shoes You Don't Need To Break In

3-minute read

We’ve all been there–slipping on a pair of leather shoes and feeling immediate discomfort. “How long will this last? Will they stretch? Are they going...

Lifestyle

Styling Notes With Sammi Smith

3-minute read

Meet Sammi Smith, founder of contemporary loungewear brand, Soft Focus. For the past 10 years, Sammi has been living and working in Toronto for some...