Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Me and my Stephen Bonannos went to Egypt and visited the Great Pyramids!

Bitsy -- formerly of Stuart, FL now in Aiken, SC

4" CORK WEDGE PALM BEACH

Perfect for Spring!
Traditional Leather tops, leather in-soles, cork wedge, rubber bottom.
Check them out on-line http://www.sbsandals.com/

A Family Affair

It was "game day" for Stephen's son Anthony so we parked our chairs front and center ...























Uncle Domo, his Dad and Mike a family friend

Camera shy at 13, his Dad trying to get him to smile for his Aunt Viv (that be me).

... like Father, like Son

Little Auction that Could

Author Carl Hiaasen Presents ...
Laughing Out Loud for Literacy.
A Celebrity Book Auction.

Over 70 celebrities have signed a beloved childhood book and contributed it to this one-time only event for Hibiscus Children's Center and Literacy efforts for abused and neglected children.

Some of the celebrities ...























"The White House" A pop-up book President Obama














"Little house in the Big Woods"
First Lady, Laura Bush

"King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table"
Senator John McCain














"Treasure Island:
Jimmy Buffett

"Strawberry Girl"
Oprah Winfrey

Other celebrities names ...
Tori Amos
Sean Connery
Lilly Pulitzer
Steve Martin
J.K. Rowling
Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods
Senator Ted Kennedy and his dog
Bill Cosby
Donald Trump
and ... Drum roll please ...
























"Lord of the Flies"
Stephen Bonanno
















It was a local event held at the Elliott Museum ... and he was fussed over and treated like a celebrity!














The fun part for me was to mingle through the crowd hearing people whisper among their friends, "Stephen Bonanno's here!" ... yeah, my "big celebrity" brother. LOL

If you'd like to bid on a book, go to: http://www.littleauctionthatcould.org/

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Hi Viv,

Here is a picture of our PB Pink Metallics with a giant cupcake! Gotta love Halloween! :0)

Caroline -- Stuart

Soooo adorable!

Vivian

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Hi Vivy,

Here are my Mom's picture. They were taken at the pool in "The Venice of America." aka Beautiful Sun Filled Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

I love you guys, miss you much.

Melanie -- Joshua Tree, CA

Stephen Bonanno Sandals Honored

Business Appreciation Award Luncheon 2009

Stephen Bonanno Sandals was honored with the "Newcomer Award." Funny, since we've been around ... forever!, but we did just relocate to Stuart, Martin County.

It was a blast and we were very honored to be recognized.

Stephen and his core celebrating their award.

Left to right, Elizabeth, Stephen, Bailey, Domenick, Rosario and Marcelino. Carmen was out having her baby.

THE FLOWER SERIES

New sandal styles named after 4 remarkable women who have or are still involved with Stephen Bonanno Sandals in one way or another.

THE WYNDI
Our Rock -- worked as store manager 2007--2008

THE JOHANNA

The Ball of Energy ... worked with us for the past 3 seasons

THE MARILYN

The Entertainer ... worked with us for the past 3 seasons

THE CATHY

Our first Signature Store owner!

New owner of the SBS Signature Store in Stuart, who also owns the Vero Beach store.

It's Personal ...

For 2 years I had pretty severe pain in my right arm. Don't know why, but I couldn't move it without having sharp pain running up and down my arm ... after months of immobility my arm stiffened where I couldn't move it.

I went for acupucture which helped a little, but if I moved it the wrong way, ouch! So I protected my arm and tried to use it as little as possible. 2 years I learned to live with the pain.

This is the amazing part ... 2 weeks ago I stopped drinking MonaVie because I just forgot or got too busy. I swear folks, in the two weeks "without" MonaVie I was quicky reminded I had a bad arm. I totally forgot! It had been that long since I felt any pain ...

The 2 months I have been drinking MonaVie for ENERGY has actually helped with the healing of my arm too. It was at that moment that I realized just how amazing this health drink really is.

http://www.the-team.biz/mv2421941/tabid/148/Default.aspx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

October 22nd: Stephen Bonanno turns 45

Birthday Boy!

The Cake ... Need we say more.

Bailey and her Dad ...

Mama Bonanno and her husband Richard

FUN AND FAB METALLICS!

Hot Pink Metallic/Silver Metallic

Blue Metallic with Clementine

Aqua Metallic/Chementine

Or mix it up! Order today ...

Stuart SB Signature Store 772-219-8008

Vero Beach SB Signature Store 772-234-8377

Vero/Stuart website: www.verobonannosandals.com

Official website http://www.sbsandals.com/

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT ...

The SBS dogs.
Rippy, our Scottish terrier and her cousin Sugar, Stephen's mix Terrier breed.
Here in a moment of sweetness.

They love to play and live to destroy every toy we give them at the factory. Thank goodness they haven't discovered the delicious flavor of leather ... yet.

NEW MEMBER OF FACEBOOK

Oct 13th 2009, Stephen Bonanno Sandals joined FB. The official site for SBS ... I'll be posting anything new going on with the brand including colors, styles, sales and promotions. Just look for our Official logo and follow.

See you there! --Vivian

Also, don't forget to join the Stephen Bonanno Sandals "Fan Club" hosted by the Stuart boutique's owner, Cathy. Look for the "Sandal image"

GO YANKS!

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Manalapan, Palm Beach

Hi Vivian!
Here is a picture of my Stephen Bonanno's at The Ritz Carlton in Manalapan, Palm Beach! I looooooove my Bonannos!!!!!
Sincerely, Bernadette

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Winnipeg, Canada
Sometimes (okay, every day) I take my shoes off at the front door when I get home and I don't put them away. Eventually I'll trip or stub my toe or just become completely disgusted by the mess, and I'll clean them up. --Lisagh

OUR EXTENDED FAMILY

We are proud to announce that Cathy and Rob with their two kids Robbie and Caroline are the new owners of the Stephen Bonanno Sandals Flagship store in Downtown Stuart.

"Our focus is to stock up on loads of instant gratification for our customers so they can come in, grab and go ... but what makes Stephen Bonanno Sandals unique is the customizing in colors and sizes. That will never change" --Cathy

They took over the Signature Store on Sept 1, which now allows Domenick and I to focus all our energy on the Stuart factory with my brother Stephen Bonanno.

We were excited when Cathy told us her family wanted to move back to the Stuart area and was interested in the downtown location. Because they are also the owners of the Stephen Bonanno Sandals Signature Store on the beach in Vero Beach, we felt "my baby" would be in good hands and knew Cathy and Rob would pick up were Domenick and I left off and take very good care of our customers.

If you haven't had a chance to swing by the Stuart store to say hello, I hope you will soon. They are a wonderful family and we're thrilled to have them on board. For the second time.





















Cathy and Rob with their kids in front of their Vero Beach store

THE FAMILY BEHIND THE SANDALS

Dad and Mom, Benny and Eva Bonanno with my brother and designer Stephen Bonanno

















Me and my husband, Domenick who are now full time at the Stuart factory.





































The family story (check out the bottom right hand corner of the top photo)
Click to enlarge photo to read story

I'VE STARTED A PERSONAL BLOG ...

Having more free time these days (believe it or not), I've started a personal blog.
"He likes Grape Soda, I love Carrot Juice"
How two people who are so alike can be so different when it comes to food.
It's a diet journal of our on going struggle to beat the battle of the bulge, eat well (or not), keep our weight down and the attempts to stay active.
In case there is someone out there in sandal land who can relate to turning 50, working way too many hours and finding themselves too tired to do anything but veg on the sofa ... we invite you to follow along in our journey to better health (or not).















Vivian and Domenick
http://viviansdietblog.blogspot.com/

PIRATE'S FEST THIS WEEKEND

Domenick and I will be at one of the beer tents Saturday from 11am to 2 pm serving your favorite brewski during the 2 annual Pirate's Fest. I understand there will be real live Pirates entertaining the crowds, several bands playing, and booths filled with arts and crafts.
It's going to be a blast. Fingers crossed it doesn't rain.
We hope you'll come out to enjoy the festivities and swing by to say hello!









Rain or Shine: Don't forget to take advantage of the annual "end of summer" sale going on in both Stuart and Vero SBS stores! $20.00 off all sandals in-stock and custom.

Stuart Boutique is Making Changes

During the Pirate's Fest this weekend in downtown Stuart, Cathy is bringing in a lot of really cute clothes from her SBS Vero Beach boutique to the SBS Stuart store. They are adorable lines from your favorite designers: Vineyard Vines, Castaways and Taylor New York.

There is a fabulous SALE too:
40% off all clothes!
$20.00 off all sandals and handbags in-stock and custom!

She is also toying with the possibility of bringing back clothes for Men, Women and Children to the Stuart boutique .... but she needs your feedback. 772-219-8008

What would you like to see more of in Stuart?
Clothes for Men, Women and Children?
Lots of Accessories?

$20 OFF ALL SANDAL STYLES

We're extending the "End of Summer" SALE for another week!

This is the perfect time to be thinking Holiday Gift Giving, Stock up on your favorite colors or any special occasion that might be just around the corner.

For instant gratification ... swing by our two stores:
Stuart:
Stephen Bonanno Sandals
3 SW Osceola Street
Downtown Stuart
772-219-8008

Vero Beach:
Stephen Bonanno Sandals
946 Beachland Blvd.
Vero Beach
772-234-8377

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Lisa, thank you for making Stephen Bonanno Sandals a part of a very special day. Congratulations!
Love the pic. -- Vivian

Siasconset Beach. MA
Hi Vivian and Domenick,

I snapped this photo on Nantucket's Siasconset Beach about 60 seconds after my boyfriend of 5 years proposed with my grandmother's engagement ring. He was perplexed about why I insisted on a photo of my sandals (which I adore nearly as much as my new fiance) at that special moment!

- Lisa from Saratoga Springs, NY

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Hi VIvian and Domenick,

Serge and I went to the Wright Brother's Museum ... just had to show off my Stephen Bonannos.

Sandra -- Queens New York

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Sewalls Point, Florida
Thai is my Bengal cat and he cuddles with my Stephen Bonannos everyday!
Beats a dog that chews them right?! Ha.
Kerry -- Sewalls Point, FL.

Domenick's FIRST Radio Gig

For our annual "end of summer" SALE we decided to do a radio spot instead of a newspaper AD.
When we found out we could actually record it ourselves, we jumped at it.

Heading to the station to record his radio spot ...

My handsome hubby's first time behind the microphone with Jay the marketing specialist who edits and tweaks and ... edits, so that it all comes together and sounds professional ...

Rehearsing the AD before it gets recorded for air play...

Quiet on the set. He's recording and sounds so good.

Feeling pretty cool behind the mixing board ... A regular "Wolf Man Jack"

Jay working his magic ...

I wish I knew how to link the radio spot to the blog, but I don't ... You'll just have to take my word for it. Domenick sounded like a pro! Thank you Jay for making it so much fun for our first time.

Feed Your Need for Instant Gratification!

Sept 1 thru 13th
$20.00 OFF on all styles of Stephen Bonanno Sandals, custom and in-stock. Feed your need for instant gratification by calling our Stephen Bonanno Sandals Signature Stores:
Stuart: 772-219-8008
Vero Beach: 772-234-8377
Toll-Free: 866-313-FEET (3338)
Website: http://www.sbsandals.com/

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Helsinki, Finland

The Birch leaves are already turning yellow.

Summer is over.

Annika

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Bunratty Castle, Ireland

Thought you might like to see your Sandals at the top of a castle in Ireland. Notice our Orange, white and Green for the Irish Flag.!

Caroline, Catherine and Auntie from CT.

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Las Vegas, Nevada

Celebrating my Barbie Birthday bash at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas with my best girlfriends.
Kelly

Where in the World are Your Bonannos

Hazeltine, Minnesota
Hi Vivian!
I'm over the moon in love with the Emma monograms that I have (all of them)- but my pomme with white whipstiching are my fav's- I chose that color of green because the ladies locker room at the club I grew up at had a woven bamboo wallpaper the same color... I digress.

Anyways, I had 'em on and with me when I was at the Championships this past weekend in Hazeltine, Minnesota and I just had to take a pic to send in for you website/blog!

PS- I've got a blog too- http://queenbeeswain.blogspot.com/ :)
Happy Monday!

kHm

Where in the World are Your Bonannos?

Martha's Vineard

My sister and I are enjoying our new Bonannos on Martha's Vineyard!

We love them!

Where in the World are your Bonannos?

Lake Placid, Florida

Dawn, Kendall and Stephanie
enjoying the sunset.

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Wilton, Iowa

Vivian,
We've just finished our nine state "tour" of the Midwest/east coast and ended the trip on a sweet note: a visit to the "Oldest Ongoing Ice Cream Parlor/Soda Fountain/Confectionery in the World" (since 1860) in Wilton, Iowa. I had to have a banana split and thought my Bonanno's framed the scrumptious ice cream treat beautifully.

Sincerely,
Lisa

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hollywood, California!

Hi!

Here's a photo - you know, where in the world are your bonannos?

Should be in Veronews.com this week.

I love them!

Miss Vero

Feel I'm goin back to Massachusetts ...

Look for Stephen Bonanno Sandals!

Northriver Outfitters
126 Charles St,
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-0089

Island Outfitters
21 Wianno Ave.
Osterville MA 02655
508-428-2355

Island Outfitters
27 North Water St.
Edgartown. MA 02539
508-627-7201

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Our Bonanno's got to take in the 4th of July parade in Seward Nebraska - Nebraska's 4th of July City.
Wish we'd had your business cards as we had may people stop us to compliment them.
Shannon & Becky

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian!
These are my Bonannos in Paris. We were there for our honeymoon!
Kate -- Ontario, Canada

I'll Take Manhattan ...

Bonanno's are a hop, skip and a jump away ...

We are very excited to announce Arthur & Co. boutique in the heart of Manhattan has added "Stephen Bonanno Sandals" to their beautiful collection of handbags and accessories.

Fabulous!

Arthur & Co.

828 Lexington Ave @ 63rd Street

212-355-3469

Happy Birthday Domenick!

Today is my husband's 52 birthday (Happy Birthday Bayba), tomorrow mine, my niece Tatiana's is the 27th, my father in-law's July 6 and yesterday was our Kelly's (first employee). So we're getting together for a Birthday BBQ Bash July 5th!

My in-laws flew in yesterday from Jersey to celebrate, which means 3 weeks of fabulous meals, lots of laughs, great stories and late night card games.

Happy Birthday to all June/July Cancer Babies

In a land far, far, far, far away

Thinking Bonanno's worldwide! Check out this e-mail I got ...

Hello,
"I am currently in Iraq and am looking to get a new pair of Bonannos. Do you have an image of what the Zoe look like on? I can't be there to try them on and want to order a pair for when i get home in a few weeks."
Thanks~ Sandra

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Crossing the famed Abbey Road at Abbey Road Studios in St. John's Wood, London, England...
xo, Assunta

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Just yesterday afternoon, Mark and I dropped my daughter off at Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL!

Ginnie

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian!
How are you? I don't know about my Mother and Sister but I haven't been in the shop in awhile. Hope all's well. ...I've attached a few pictures of my friend's cat who was loving to cozy up next to a pair of my sandals. I thought that they were too cute to not forward onto you all over there.

Cheers!Erica

Where in the World are Your Bonanno's?

Hey Vivian,
Love your blog, not to mention your sandals…thought I would share with you a couple of pictures (one somewhat fuzzy) from our very casual wedding last summer. I had ordered a pair with my new monogram but they didn’t arrive in time, so I went into the closet and pulled these out – they were just perfect!
Thanks for making such a fun shoe!
Best, Susan
The Muddy Dog
themuddydog.blogspot.com/

Being One with Nature ... is for the Birds

When Domenick and I lived in Hawthorne Heights New Jersey, we had a farmhouse on 1.5 acres of wooded land. We had deer passing thru daily and the most beautiful birds of all shapes and colors come to feed. It was amazing.

Five years ago we moved to sunny South Florida (where I grew up) and built a small home on what they call a zero lot line in a gated community surrounded by a golf course and preserves. We still wanted a little privacy so we picked a lot with the preserves backing our back yard.

Aaaah, undisturbed nature at it's best. ... Slap me now!

Since then, I have had 2 black snakes flaunting themselves in a small tree 8 feet from my front door, a possum trapped in my fenced in back yard, green frogs slapped against our glass doors nightly, a baby black snake swimming in our pool, a gator down the street in a pond and while I was trimming our palms a small banded snake hidden among the leaves making it's escape, just inches from my face. You think that would be enough to send us packing ...

just this past Saturday, Domenick and I were lounging poolside when I looked to my right, and freaked out! I jumped out of my chair and yelled for Rippy our Scottish Terrier to get inside ... As we approached to get a closer look, there, in our back yard, on our paver's, close to the pool, (where I stand every day watering my plants), was an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake! It was approx 4 to 5 feet long, very thick and making his way from my neighbors yard thru ours, back into the preserves.

I'm getting too old for this much excitement.

Priced to sell. An adorable little house, w/pool and a preserve in their backyard. It's Nature at it's best.

Saving the Brick and Mortars our Nation is built on

With Mom & Pop shops closing all around us, one of our downtown shop owners, concerned, handed me a 4" x 8" piece of paper with the message below and said he was leaving it on his counter as a friendly reminder to his customers ... It hit home. I found it interesting and wanted to share it with you.

Three.
Think about which three independently owned businesses you'd miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up a little something that will make someone smile. Your dollars are what keeps those businesses around.

Fifty.
If just half the employed US population spent $50.00 each month in independently owned business their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue, which goes back into the economy.

One.
The number of people it takes to start the trend ... you!

So, I started thinking of my three favs, which I must admit, I find myself too busy to visit on a regular basis ... I'm making a promise to myself today to change that. Even if it's a little something that I purchase each time, I want to send the message that I'd miss them if they were gone.

1) E & J Cigars
6582 S Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL 34997

2) Puppuccino Pet Boutique (My favorite just recently closed her doors and went on-line.)

3) Peggys Natural Foods
5839 SE Federal Hwy Stuart, FL 34997

I'm also going to seek out other independently owned shops that I've noticed along the way, but have never taken the time to check out.

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian,
My Bonanno's are in the Tuscan countryside resting on the balcony of our hotel. I took two other pairs and we traveled all over Florence, the Tuscan countryside and Rome. Very comfortable shoes given that we walked an average of 6-7 miles per day!.
Thanks for such fun, cute shoes.
Lisa