Back in the Saddle

Our friend Inez has always wanted to give her fiancee Michael, a Camel.
Living in Stuart, obviously that wasn't going to happen.

Michael "The Colonel" a retired Army Colonel, hence the nick name, owns an antique Camel Saddle, the pillow to the saddle is in tatters (see below).

Inez thought it would be the next best thing to a Camel if she could have Michael's pillow repaired, or if need be, remade for his upcoming 50th birthday.

After examining it, they all agreed it needed to be remade.













They got right to work. Stephen hand cuts the patterns while Domenick adds a personal touch by embroidering "The Colonel" on the front.




















They chose the fabulous Faux Brown Croc for the cover with Pearwood backing and Whipstitching. The embroidery's in Gold.
















Domenick dropped the pillow off with Inez, who was delighted with the results.



... and if you were wondering what the heck a Camel Saddle is, here ya go.
Happy Birthday Michael!

BIRTHDAY BOY

October 22 Stephen Turned 44!
Happy Birthday baby brother.

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

I wore my Bonanno's to Boston Mass., Salem Mass., and Freeport Maine; all one trip. The first picture we are at the wharf in Freeport Maine; the second picture is the bay of the same wharf. The third picture is of us in Salem Mass. The forth picture we are on a tour around Boston.My Bonanno's are black patent leather with black whip stich. I love them; I wore them on the plane and all over the East Coast. I wore them to five star restaurants in "Back Bay" Boston with a black dress and pearls. It was great!
Kimberly -- Native Texan

FACTORY NEWS

Happy Birthday Rosario!
Rosario is the one who stamps out and sands the soles of your sandals

Some of the Stephen Bonanno crew ... from left to right:
Carmen, who stamps out the tops and whipstitches your sandals
Birthday boy Rosario
Stephen the designer
Domenick who monograms your sandals
Elizabeth who makes those fabulous handbags and whipstitches

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian
Here are my Stephen Bonanno Sandals in front of the Birdsnest, during the Olympics in China.

Hoping your day is filled with pink and preppy things!
Virginia and the girls at the
Preppy Pink Pony

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

I returned from Spain to find my SB gorgeous gold palm beach classics waiting! thank you - I love them and will put them up on my blog shortly. I wear that pair alllll the time and am constantly telling people who ask where to find you guys online.

I took a photo when I was traveling for the 'Where in The World are Your Bonannos' of my old Gold Palm Beach Classics on the Bullet train from Madrid to Barcelona --
All the best -- Mel -- New York City

Extra Extra, "See" All About It

How many of you "Bonanno-holics" have always wanted to see how your beautiful custom sandals were actually made?

Well ...

WPBF News 25 (ABC affiliate) recently ran a segment on us!

They wanted to film every step to making the sandals,
and to speak with Stephen, of course.
Domenick and I got in on the action too.
Our 15 minutes of fame! hee hee

You'll hear from my brother, Stephen and my husband, Domenick. You'll meet Mom, my niece Bailey, part of our fabulous crew making the sandals, and also see some of your great photos sent in for our "Where in the World are your Bonanno's"


http://www.wpbf.com/video/17720518/index.html


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Remember, if it doesn't say "Stephen Bonanno" on the sole,
it isn't the original.

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian,
I just returned from a class reunion in Philadelphia and couldn't resist visiting the famous "Rocky steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. In the original "Rocky" movie, Sylvester Stalone's character ran through the city of Philadelphia and ended his run by scaling these steps and triumphantly raising his fists. I elected to run up the steps and triumphantly raise my Bonannos!
Thanks,
Beth G.-- Atlanta, GA
(Emma in Ixia with silver)

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian,
Loving my custom Bonanno's (with my new married initials) on my honeymoon!
Tim and I were married last Saturday (9/20) in Newport, RI. We are now on our
honeymoon in Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Wanted to pass along this picture of my B's in front of the Gay Head Light House
in the Vineyard!
Thanks,
Amanda

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

We're at our camp on the lake, in Old Forge NY
Inez -- Stuart, Florida

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian!

My Bonanno's climbed the Cape Hattaras Lighthouse. Located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

Amanda
Charlotte, NC

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian,
I wanted to send you these pictures of our sandals! Everyone loved them!!! Thanks for everything!
Tip-- Orlando

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Vivian -
Got a shot at the Republican National Convention last night -
Was great to hear Palin speak last night.
Best regards,
Laura

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi! We went up to Niagra Falls last week for a wedding and my Bonnanos were so comfortable for walking around the Falls. I had so many people stop and compliment me on them!
Nina

Worn with Love

Kathryn from Chicago recently kept feeling a sore toe after wearing her Bonanno's, until one day she took a closer look ... holes in her soles (top left sandal).

Time for a resole!

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Your favorite store manager, Wyndi, headed north for a few days to take in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium (Domenick's jealous) and to see "The Boss" ...







Just a couple of pictures from my weekend in NY.
First, my Bonannos got to see Bruce (Springsteen for those that don't know) @ Giants Stadium.

A couple of days later, another pair of Bonannos got to see the Yanks beat the Angels 8-2. After losing their last couple of games, I like to believe we (Ben, the Bonannos and me) brought them a little luck Maybe by wearing the Bonannos I brought a bit of Domenick with us.

Wyndi

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Vivian,
Just wanted to update you on the travels of my Bonanno’s.
This last month we traveled to Scotland and enjoyed the people and sites. As always, I packed my Bonanno’s to serve double duty as daytime tour shoes and night time wear. I attached some pictures of my Bonanno’s taking in a little golf at St. Andrews (18th hole - Swilcan Bridge) and our visit to the Loch Ness Monster “Nessie” and Urquhart Castle.

Becky -- Phoenix, Arizona

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Ava and her Bonannos attend a Cardinals' game at Busch Stadium.
Love them!

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hello Vivian,

I absolutely love my Bonannos ... I was so touched when the girls from your store called to confirm that my monogrammed Emmas' had the right last initial (I ordered them 2 months before my wedding so I could wear them that night ... I bought my mom a pair for Mother's Day, and we both wore them throughout the reception, in Boston, MA. Here are some shots from the big day!
Thanks!
Katy

No, it isn't a scene from JAWS!

This is the work of a Standard Poodle by the name of Zack.




Jackie just picked up her brand new pair of "Flower" Bonanno's, oh say, about a week ago!
A note from his Mom ...
" ... I could wring Zack's neck!! As I was putting the shoe in the bag to come back to work, he comes running over - as if to say, "What are you doing with my chewie?" Darn Dog! AARRGGG! Jackie -- Jupiter

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

CONG IRELAND



My black and chanel Palm Beach Classics were at Ashford Castle, celebrating my husband's birthday

Elizabeth -- Atlantic Beach, New York

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

BORA BORA


Hi Vivian,
Here's a pic of me wearing my bonannos on my honeymoon, in Tahiti.

Ashley -- Jacksonville Fl

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

LONDON ENGLAND



















My frog Bonanno’s love Europe. They’ve toured Madrid (see the blog from Oct ’07), Munich, and now London. They are the only shoes I don’t get blisters from when I’m walking all day touring the city.
Shannon -- Phoenix AZ

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND





Vivian,
I had so much fun finding poses with my Bonannos! The first picture with the red post box was taken outside of Russell Square in London. The second features the Dalhousie Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Looking forward to more travels with my Bomannos...

C. Tate

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Italy

Vivian,
Took my Bonannos with me to Rome. The photo was taken at Piazza Navona, near the fountain of Neptune!
T.J.
Chicago, IL

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

India

Hey Vivian:
These sandals never miss a trip. They made it all the way to Madras, India. Bay of Bengal in my favorite sandals!
Jenna - Cape Madras

Double the Fun

Decisions. Decisions.
Ella and Gracie are big "Bonanno" fans. Their mission ... find a style and color they both can agree on.

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hey Vivian!

I recently got back from the Grand Cayman Island and wore my bonanno's everywhere... even to the beach!

Thanks :)

Megan
Memphis, TN

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hello Vivian and Domenick!
Thanks for allowing my Father-in-Law, to pick up my sandals...and especially for
getting my new Bonanno's "just right"! I LOVE them! My Mom, daughter and I just
spent Mother's Day weekend at the Magic Kingdom and I had to take a picture of them
with Cinderella's castle! Isn't it great! We had an awesome girl's weekend!
Thanks again for everything...I'm hooked!!!
Best Wishes-
Carrie