Chicago - March 24, 2008

The Nanny Diaries

Lisa Spagnolo Handbags

In your younger years, you dabbled with Play-Doh, flirted with finger paint, and generally failed to create anything fridge worthy.

You grew up to be a banker.

Meanwhile, little Lisa Spagnolo was busy on her sewing machine, turning the pockets of her grandma’s polyester pants into handbags. Now she’s a fledgling designer, among other things.

In addition to being a nanny and a librarian, the talented multitasker finds time to design her own eponymous handbag line. Armed with an art degree and inspirational stints in France and Italy, Spagnolo exudes sophistication and charm.

Combining vintage fabrics, tiny bows, delicate spring flowers, and cloth-covered buttons, she creates clutches and totes perfect for a day in the park or a night on the town.

Even better, everything is under $60.

Call her Supernanny. Or just Super, for short.

Available online at lisaspagnolo.com.