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The Gift of Time: The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute
Our Director of Content shares how the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Poppy Barley's Q1 charity partner, saved her dad's life—twice—and continues to change her own. The post The Gift of Time: The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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Our Director of Content shares how the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Poppy Barley's Q1 charity partner, saved her dad's life—twice—and continues to change her own. The post The Gift of Time: The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges
Last August, we met Brittni Jessie while she was headlining with Leon Bridges at EFMF. Here, she talks travel, music, and why—when it comes to great style—less is more: "You don’t need a lot of instruments to make a great song." The post In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges appeared first o...
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Last August, we met Brittni Jessie while she was headlining with Leon Bridges at EFMF. Here, she talks travel, music, and why—when it comes to great style—less is more: "You don’t need a lot of instruments to make a great song." The post In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges appeared first o...
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A Personal Note—And a 2018 Announcement
2017. Over. 2018. Onwards. 2017 challenged how work and life work together. We’re not talking about balance. We’re talking about life happening AND running a business. As business owners, we don’t have the ability to “turn-off work” when big life events happen. Justine discovered this when she re...
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2017. Over. 2018. Onwards. 2017 challenged how work and life work together. We’re not talking about balance. We’re talking about life happening AND running a business. As business owners, we don’t have the ability to “turn-off work” when big life events happen. Justine discovered this when she re...
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When Happiness Drives Success
Almost 5 years into business, a new flagship store, and a new baby on the way, our co-founder, Kendall, believes that time is moving just the way it should. The post When Happiness Drives Success appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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Almost 5 years into business, a new flagship store, and a new baby on the way, our co-founder, Kendall, believes that time is moving just the way it should. The post When Happiness Drives Success appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection
Inspired by Paris in the Fall, and demanding luxury basics that elevate daily life, our co-founder, Justine, breaks down our Fall 2017 Collection. The post Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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Inspired by Paris in the Fall, and demanding luxury basics that elevate daily life, our co-founder, Justine, breaks down our Fall 2017 Collection. The post Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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24 Hours with Poppy Barley’s Mexico Operations Manager
From morning to night, Laura—Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager—outlines a typical day in the business of shoemaking in León, Mexico. The post 24 Hours with Poppy Barley’s Mexico Operations Manager appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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From morning to night, Laura—Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager—outlines a typical day in the business of shoemaking in León, Mexico. The post 24 Hours with Poppy Barley’s Mexico Operations Manager appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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How To Work At Poppy Barley
Without great people to make ideas happen, businesses fail. From fans to employees, from a quick Skype interview to a 3-year courting process, here's how some of our team members got their start at Poppy Barley. The post How To Work At Poppy Barley appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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Without great people to make ideas happen, businesses fail. From fans to employees, from a quick Skype interview to a 3-year courting process, here's how some of our team members got their start at Poppy Barley. The post How To Work At Poppy Barley appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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Go Inside #PoppyBarleySouthgate
Well, folks, the Poppy Barley Southgate Flagship at Southgate Centre in Edmonton has opened and it’s in full swing! We started flirting with the idea of opening a retail store a couple years ago. Our original vision for Poppy Barley was a pure play e-commerce store. While sitting at two rented de...
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Well, folks, the Poppy Barley Southgate Flagship at Southgate Centre in Edmonton has opened and it’s in full swing! We started flirting with the idea of opening a retail store a couple years ago. Our original vision for Poppy Barley was a pure play e-commerce store. While sitting at two rented de...
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#PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World
See our interactive social map of all the places you brought your Poppy Barley shoes in 2016—and all the accessories we designed to go with it! The post #PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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See our interactive social map of all the places you brought your Poppy Barley shoes in 2016—and all the accessories we designed to go with it! The post #PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company
At the end of 2016 I’ve arrived at the same place as Kendall—focusing again on the long-term vision for Poppy Barley—but had a different journey to get there. Last January, ten very long days overdue, I had my first baby, a beautiful boy we named Jude. In the weeks leading up to his birth I wonde...
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At the end of 2016 I’ve arrived at the same place as Kendall—focusing again on the long-term vision for Poppy Barley—but had a different journey to get there. Last January, ten very long days overdue, I had my first baby, a beautiful boy we named Jude. In the weeks leading up to his birth I wonde...
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Year Over. Here’s Where Our Headspace Is At
Folks, we made it! 2017 is here and while technically nothing has changed since the calendar rolled into a new year (we’re still very much in the Winter freeze), January always marks a time of reflection. While I think about the accomplishments and challenges in the previous year, I focus m...
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Folks, we made it! 2017 is here and while technically nothing has changed since the calendar rolled into a new year (we’re still very much in the Winter freeze), January always marks a time of reflection. While I think about the accomplishments and challenges in the previous year, I focus m...
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Best of 2016
Before looking forward, it’s important to look back. We’re reflecting on our team’s 2016 personal and Poppy Barley team highlights. Justine, Co-founder & Co-CEO Personal Moment Becoming a mother. I’ve always wanted to be one and in 2016 my dream came true. Raising Jude...
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Before looking forward, it’s important to look back. We’re reflecting on our team’s 2016 personal and Poppy Barley team highlights. Justine, Co-founder & Co-CEO Personal Moment Becoming a mother. I’ve always wanted to be one and in 2016 my dream came true. Raising Jude...
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An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry
After a week in the air, travelling from Edmonton to Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, my mind is on the state of fashion in Canada. The headlines tell part of the story – the end of Toronto Fashion Week, the shrinking staff at fashion magazines, the rise (and fall?) of influencers, and challenges i...
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After a week in the air, travelling from Edmonton to Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, my mind is on the state of fashion in Canada. The headlines tell part of the story – the end of Toronto Fashion Week, the shrinking staff at fashion magazines, the rise (and fall?) of influencers, and challenges i...
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In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion
When someone yells at us on the street and fires us a hand symbol, it's not always awesome. For Erica Wark, awesome is the only way to describe it. Meet The Social CTV's resident stylist and find out what Poppy Barley shoe she loves. The post In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion appeared firs...
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When someone yells at us on the street and fires us a hand symbol, it's not always awesome. For Erica Wark, awesome is the only way to describe it. Meet The Social CTV's resident stylist and find out what Poppy Barley shoe she loves. The post In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion appeared firs...
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In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales
From the co-owner of Tres Carnales and Rostizados, find out Daniel Braun's approach to dining, what life is really like in the Shoe Capital of the World, and the Mexican cure to a hangover. The post In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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From the co-owner of Tres Carnales and Rostizados, find out Daniel Braun's approach to dining, what life is really like in the Shoe Capital of the World, and the Mexican cure to a hangover. The post In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales appeared first on Poppy Barley.
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