by Suzanne Colmer | Mar 13, 2026 | Shopping Smart
I live in a small house in Toronto’s Upper Beaches with what I lovingly call a wee doll closet. It’s genuinely tiny. And yet I manage to fit everything I need in there, with room to breathe. I get asked about this a lot. How do I keep a functional,...
by Suzanne Colmer | Jan 22, 2026 | Shopping Smart
Shopping online can feel like magic, until that “perfect” piece arrives and it doesn’t fit, feel right, or come with surprise duties you didn’t factor in. The good news? Online shopping can be a game-changer if you shop with strategy. Here are my top...
by Suzanne Colmer | Jul 31, 2025 | Shopping Smart
A smart, stylish reframe for how you shop Let’s cut right to it:The biggest issue with how we shop for clothing today—especially in North America—is this idea that clothes are disposable. We’ve been trained to shop by price tag, not by quality, longevity, or even joy....
by Suzanne Colmer | Jul 9, 2025 | Shopping Smart
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Realistic and Sustainable Wardrobe BudgetPublished: September 8, 2024 When clients ask me, “How much should I budget for my wardrobe?” my answer is always the same: Think about how much you’d spend on something big like a couch....
