Best place to nurture your inner Kate Spade
Sure, you could go to a department store and sift through the piles and racks of bags, hundreds of them, in every color and style combination - except the one you've got your heart set on, the one that will go with your favorite skirt, for which you've never been able to find just the right accessory. If you want your search to end in disappointment, be our guest. Or you could just go to 1154 LILL Studio and design your own damn bag. The charming Newbury Street shop features an ever-changing selection of dozens of fabrics and more than 20 handbag styles. Simply pick your favorites - with the assistance of the unfailingly friendly and helpful staff, if desired - and voilą! The bag will be custom-made and ready for shipment or pick-up in four weeks. With so much creativity to tap and fun to have, who needs Prada?

1154 LILL Studio, 220 Newbury Street, Boston, (617) 247-1154, www.1154lill.com.