Articles by Kendall Barber
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Show Us Your Shoes
Show Us Your Shoes
3-minute read When I was a teenager, my gym teacher had a sign on her door that said “Show Me Your Friends. I’ll Show You Your Future”....
In His Shoes: Ryan Oland
In His Shoes: Ryan Oland
9-minute read We steal time from an Emergency Doctor with very little time to find out what it's like working 80-hr weeks, and how he decompresses from...
Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style
Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style
8-minute read From a corporate office to a co-working space, Connor, a lawyer, and Warren, a community manager, compare style notes. One thing they do have in...
All the Cocktail Recipes You Need this Summer
All the Cocktail Recipes You Need this Summer
2-minute read In light of our Summer 2016 Collection launch (hello, White Cheetah!) we asked sommelier Sasha McCauley to create five easy-breezy custom cocktails inspired by our...
In Pursuit of Work-Life Balance
In Pursuit of Work-Life Balance
6-minute read After giving birth to her first son Jude in January, our co-founder, Justine, talks about finding the elusive "balance" in life between work and play....
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes at our Summer 2016 Shoot
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes at our Summer 2016 Shoot
1-minute read Daelan from Team PB captures some behind-the-scenes video footage from our Summer 2016 shoot at the Matrix Hotel. Watch all the styling came together. It's...
In Her Shoes: Shay Merritt
In Her Shoes: Shay Merritt
8-minute read "I transform myself into her and her mind on a daily basis!" Shay Merritt gives the inside scoop on what it's like to create content...
In His Shoes: Paul Webster
In His Shoes: Paul Webster
8-minute read Paul Webster, a curling coach and 2018 Olympic Canadian Team Leader, shares how he turned his love for curling and teaching into a full-time career....
Shoes that Take You Places
Shoes that Take You Places
6-minute read Our Spring/Summer '16 collection isn’t simply about boarding planes to far away destinations; it’s about the confidence to board the daily flights of life.
In His Shoes: Adam Rozenhart
In His Shoes: Adam Rozenhart
7-minute read Whether he's YouTubing or crafting the next big ad campaign, Adam Rozenhart is an ideas man you need to know; simply follow #YEG. Or, read...
In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana
In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana
6-minute read All aboard: With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, we're not the only ones watching travel photographer @KirstenAlana. From NYC to France to Edmonton (she came...
Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter
Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter
4-minute read Our co-founder, Justine, talks about all the reasons to love January + the darkness of winter; what new leathers you can expect this month; and...
Six Must-Stop-Stare-and-Awe Spots in Bend, Oregon
Six Must-Stop-Stare-and-Awe Spots in Bend, Oregon
5-minute read Photographer Anna Jacobs takes us on an adventure through Bend, Oregon - from sleeping under the stars to hiking green and misty waterfalls and standing...
Pulling Motivation from the Motivated
Pulling Motivation from the Motivated
17-minute read Looking for motivation in 2016? We asked four highly motivated people to define their "Before", and the moment they decided to chase their "After".
In Her Shoes: Jennifer Wilson
In Her Shoes: Jennifer Wilson
15-minute read Get ready for some real talk: Poppy Barley co-founder Kendall Barber interviews the founder of VONBON, Jennifer Wilson, tête-à-tête. Here's the transcript.
In His Shoes: Joseph Doucet
In His Shoes: Joseph Doucet
3-minute read Joseph Doucet tells us what he likes the most about being the Dean of the Alberta School of Business, and what three key attributes one...
Kendall Looks Back at the First Three Years of Poppy Barley
Kendall Looks Back at the First Three Years of Poppy Barley
3-minute read Our co-founder, Kendall, reflects on 2015 and the pure luxury of handcrafted goods. This season, gift less and gift better. And don't forget to celebrate.
Poppy Barley Showroom + Tips For Modern Christmas Décor
Poppy Barley Showroom + Tips For Modern Christmas Décor
6-minute read We break down the holiday styling behind our showroom - thanks to Christine Shankowsky from Just Bella Bash, Justine Ma Design and Andrea Hanki Photography.
In Her Shoes: Sasha McCauley
In Her Shoes: Sasha McCauley
12-minute read Sasha McCauley talks about her job as a wine + spirits sales rep and certified Sommelier, the Tito's Vodka punch you must try, and the...
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...
In His Shoes: Justin Archer
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...
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...
In Her Shoes: Paula Findlay
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...
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...
In His Shoes: Chris LaBossiere
