Articles by Kendall Barber
Kendall On: Welcoming the New
In His Shoes: Todd Babiak
In His Shoes: Todd Babiak
5-minute read 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...
Weekend Getaway to Jasper, Alberta
Weekend Getaway to Jasper, Alberta
5-minute read Kendall shares her favourite places in Jasper, Alberta to sleep, workout, hangout and fuel up.
On Becoming a Fashion Photographer
On Becoming a Fashion Photographer
7-minute read 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...
In Her Shoes: Melina Kawecki
In Her Shoes: Melina Kawecki
15-minute read "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...
In Her Shoes: Lu from Uppercase Press
In Her Shoes: Lu from Uppercase Press
12-minute read 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,...
(Our Last) Poppy Barley Weekly (For Now)
(Our Last) Poppy Barley Weekly (For Now)
3-minute read Our first national television spot, Jillian Harris, and a very exciting product launch; find out what's happening in our last "PB Weekly" (for now). See...
In His Shoes: Ryan Jespersen
In His Shoes: Ryan Jespersen
6-minute read 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,...
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Poppy Barley Weekly 52
3-minute read This week: Condé Nast, Oakville and Queen Street West. Up next: our Edmonton showroom and Vancouver's Woodward's Storefront. Here's everything you need to know at...
Poppy Barley Weekly 51
Poppy Barley Weekly 51
2-minute read In-stock or made-to-order? Get our most popular sizes + styles fast for summer; come to our Toronto popup; find out everything else that's happening at...
Poppy Barley Weekly 50
Poppy Barley Weekly 50
2-minute read We're nominated for a social media award this wknd; Alberta made political history; it's our 50th Poppy Barley Weekly; here's a re-cap you shouldn't miss.
5 Minutes With: James Neufeld
5 Minutes With: James Neufeld
4-minute read 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...
Desk Tell-All: Erika, Retail Experience Coordinator
Desk Tell-All: Erika, Retail Experience Coordinator
4-minute read She knows Tagalog, a little German & Spanish, and sarcasm (fluently). Find out more about Erika by inspecting the contents of her desk, plus why...
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Poppy Barley Weekly 49
3-minute read We're popping up in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver this month; our SPRING SALE ends tomorrow; our Edmonton showroom is open on Saturdays. We had a...
Poppy Barley Popup Poll: Vancouver
Poppy Barley Popup Poll: Vancouver
1-minute read Poppy Barley is planning a visit to Vancouver at the end of May - and we need a popup location! So, we decided to do...
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Poppy Barley Weekly 48
5-minute read A new summer collection, a spring sale, a birthday, and a Fashion Revolution. Your Sunday read lies in Poppy Barley's weekly re-cap - written by...
Desk Tell-All: Yvonne, Customer Experience Lead
Desk Tell-All: Yvonne, Customer Experience Lead
3-minute read Is it ironic that our Customer Care Lead has a serious love affair with shoes? It's time to meet Yvonne, one big part the Poppy...
In Her Shoes: Anna Liesemeyer
In Her Shoes: Anna Liesemeyer
10-minute read 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...
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Poppy Barley Weekly 47
3-minute read This week: we redistribute our Snakeskin leather to meet your demands, another sneak peek at the Summer Collection thanks to Ania B. and new Showroom...
Poppy Barley Summer Playlist
Poppy Barley Summer Playlist
1-minute read With summer around the not-too-distant corner, we've put together a playlist of fresh music to tide you over until it arrives.
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Poppy Barley Weekly 46
4-minute read This is a must-read: our popup shop at Simons continues, we have lots of showroom happenings, we're hiring, and we have a MAJOR reason for...
Poppy Barley Weekly 44
Poppy Barley Weekly 44
3-minute read This week, we reveal the secret to the Edmonton Oilers' recent success, share several MAJOR events happening this April, and provide an important product update...
Guest Post: Vine Styles on Wine, Beer, Scotch, and Shoes
Guest Post: Vine Styles on Wine, Beer, Scotch, and Shoes
3-minute read Poppy Barley is popping up at Vine Styles, Calgary, from March 27-28. See what types of wine, beer and scotch tastings they've paired with our...
PB Hangout: brand[ED] Edmonton
PB Hangout: brand[ED] Edmonton
1-minute read We’re hosting brand[ED], a one day workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners to create a business plan, define your brand, master social media tools...
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Poppy Barley Weekly 43
2-minute read So much happening this week: our showroom is OPEN tomorrow from 11am to 4pm; we've got a popup in Calgary next Friday; plus, our BIGGEST...
Poppy Barley Weekly 42
Poppy Barley Weekly 42
2-minute read Spring is here! Wander into our showroom at the #OldStrath Shop Hop on Thursday, and read this trick to keep your leather shoes looking fine...
Poppy Barley Weekly 41
Poppy Barley Weekly 41
3-minute read New collection launches, VanMag, a YEGGIE, and Daylight Saving Time. Here's what's happening at Poppy Barley this week.
In Her Shoes: Alyssa Lau
In Her Shoes: Alyssa Lau
8-minute read Our new collection is inspired by powerhouse women in the business of fashion and design. Meet one such woman, and the creative behind our latest...
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