The Art of Inspiration: Where Ideas Find You
7-minute readBonavista, Newfoundland. Population 3,190. Big landscape, bigger imagination. Here, colour is everywhere. Painted saltbox houses. Wildflowers. The Atlantic in a hundred shades of blue and...
Articles by Kendall Barber
The Art of Inspiration: Where Ideas Find You
Urban Instincts: Julia Johnson, Founder and Creative Director of Le Centerpiece
Urban Instincts: Julia Johnson, Founder and Creative Director of Le Centerpiece
3-minute readJulia Johnson Some people collect decor. Julia Johnson collects the feeling, whether it’s the tension of an odd colour pairing, spaces and style that feel...
Urban Instincts: Principal Designer and Nest Founder, Natalie Chong
Urban Instincts: Principal Designer and Nest Founder, Natalie Chong
3-minute readNatalie Chong For Natalie Chong, style starts with the same instincts that guide her interiors: texture, warmth, and the mood a well-chosen detail can create....
The Art of Expression with Manuela, Founder of Dora Nola
The Art of Expression with Manuela, Founder of Dora Nola
6-minute readEarly this year, I was searching for the perfect silk scarf. Something with a unique point of view. Artisanally made. Actual silk, not a polyester...
The Art of Comfort with Tamara "Solem" Al-Issa
The Art of Comfort with Tamara "Solem" Al-Issa
4-minute readCeramic artist Tamara Solem Al-Issa approaches her work with a deep sensitivity to material and form. Based in Toronto, she creates hand-built pieces that explore...
Canadian Brands I Love
Canadian Brands I Love
2-minute readFor years, I’ve been committed to buying Canadian when possible. Supporting a homegrown brand gives that entrepreneur the courage to keep dreaming, and every purchase...
Onward Together: Designed in Canada for a Better Future
Onward Together: Designed in Canada for a Better Future
2-minute readPoppy Barley is proudly a Canadian B Corp. We love calling Canada home. Everything we make is designed in Edmonton, Alberta and produced by our...
Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women
Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women
3-minute readIn the world of business and finance, knowledge is power, and inspiration is a catalyst for growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned...
A Day in the Life: Director of Technology, Daelan
A Day in the Life: Director of Technology, Daelan
6-minute readMeet Daelan, Poppy Barley’s Director of Technology, otherwise known as the man behind the website (and so much more)! Read on to discover how Daelan’s...
Jet Set Go: Travel Essentials to Add to Your Packing List
Jet Set Go: Travel Essentials to Add to Your Packing List
3-minute readThe three pillars of travel essentials: a convenient and safe place for your belongings, comfort and ease (from navigating the airport to exploring your destination),...
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Erica P.
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Erica P.
2-minute readYou might know Poppy Perks as our loyalty program. But to all of us at Poppy Barley, Poppy Perks Members are a group of incredible...
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Jen F.
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Jen F.
3-minute readYou might know Poppy Perks as our loyalty program. But to all of us at Poppy Barley, Poppy Perks Members are a group of incredible...
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Alyzée S.
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Alyzée S.
1-minute readYou might know Poppy Perks as our loyalty program. But to all of us at Poppy Barley, Poppy Perks Members are a group of incredible...
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Becca R.
Poppy Perks Community Profile: Becca R.
3-minute readYou might know Poppy Perks as our loyalty program. But to all of us at Poppy Barley, Poppy Perks Members are a group of incredible...
Small Business Saturday: Co-Founder Kendall’s Favourites
Small Business Saturday: Co-Founder Kendall’s Favourites
2-minute readIt’s Small Business Saturday—an annual day where consumers are encouraged to shop at small businesses. It matters because Small Businesses make our communities vibrant, and...
Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party
Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party
5-minute readOur Rediscovery Collection is designed for inviting people into our homes. Passing food. Sharing our voices strengthened by timely social issues. With this theme in...
