Our Anniversary Date

This is how our "special" day unfolded ...

Domenick and I went to a Spring Training Game, Mets vs Braves at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. We sat right behind the home plate end of the Braves dugout. Great seats, thanks to Andy from The Stuart News.

It was a little too chilly to wear Bonanno's so I didn't capture a photo for "Where in the World ..." Before we headed to the game we had to make 2 "MUST" stops ...

First stop: To get a cigar for Domenick at our local Tabacconist in downtown Stuart.
His pride and joy ... the Jeep.

















Next Stop: Wheatgrass Juice for moi.
(Side Note: Since we've turned 50, I've been watching what I eat and have been working on eliminating all processed Sugars, Salt, Dairy, and more ... two years ago I gave up Coffee and Meat). It's always a challenge.

















Off we go ...
Traditions Field is about 20 miles North/West of our Store












It was the 7th inning stretch. I was singing "Take me out to the ball game"

















One Die-hard Braves Fan ...
















For those of you who can't wait for season to begin, here are a few shots of the game ...
I can't tell you who is up at bat or even the final score of the game.
We had to leave in the 8th inning to make sure Rippy was walked. When we left it was a pretty close game ...



















































... but I do know who's sitting in the dugout ... Mets Manager, Willie Randolph.
One of Domenick's all time Yankee favorites.

















Later that evening Domenick took me to "Gazebo Cafe" in Jupiter. We arrived a little early so we sat at the bar until our table was ready.















Domenick had the beef tenderloin and I ordered their famous Fillet of Sole flown in from Holland. It was prepared over a fire in front of our table, the bones were removed and the plate set beautifully with assorted veggies. I passed up the rich sauce they had to drizzle over the fish and went with squeezed lemon juice. It was out of this world.

My dessert was fresh blueberries, blackberries and Raspberries, and again I passed up the rich sauce for dipping. Domenick had delicious looking cream puffs topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with dark semi sweet chocolate over the whole thing. Yummy.

It was a fantastic French restaurant recommended by one of our good friends (and a great customer, who just so happens to be Wyndi's Mom). We would definately go back and we also recommend it highly.

That's all folks!
The end of a perfect day.

My amazing Husband has done it again

Easter Sunday marks our 12th Wedding Anniversary ...

Domenick surprised me today, with beautiful flowers. They arrived in the middle of a shopping rush, surrounded by women who were all Oooohing and Aahhhing. It was very emotional.

My most romantic husband writes,

"A dozen beautiful roses for a dozen amazing years."

the Peacock feathers inserted in the mix were so unique and so beautiful ...

Our plans: Tuesday afternoon we will head to a Mets spring training game, then dinner at an undisclosed restaurant, a good customer/friend of ours recommended to Domenick. He is surprising me. Can't wait!

I'll probably wear my Yankees's sandals to the game for a "Where in the World ..." photo.

p.s.

tonight I go for a spray tan right next door to our boutique, so I can look extra fabulous Tuesday night.

I am the luckiest girl in the world ...

Happy Easter Everyone!

ABOUT THE FLOWERS ...

Donell Wicklund is the owner of Rose's Roses. Being a small business here in Stuart, she does all her arrangements and delivers to her clients from Jupiter to Port St. Lucie and every place in between. She is amazing.

Her arrangements are unique and beautiful and she uses the freshest flowers.

I hope if you are looking for someone local you'll give her a call. 772-403-2312.

CELEB IN THE HOUSE

Kathy Walgreen, yup, the Drug Store Queen ... ordered these fabulous Emma sandals in White with Bellflower whipstitch and Script monogram. I love how they turned out.

She was in the store today wearing these very Bonanno's, with her darling sister, Ann ... they were both doing their part for the economy, when Domenick asked the question:

"Hey Kathy! When you're on vacation, and the nearest drug store is a CVS, whadayado?" Her response ... "I shop." To which Domenick replied, ... "whada they say when they see your name on the credit card" ... she winked and said, "I only use cash."

We amuse ourselves with these kinds of questions all the time. :)

Kathy and I at the Beach Boys Concert 2007

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi Viv and Dom,

After leaving you guys we decided to bypass Miami and head down to the Keys ... I couldn't resist this photo opportunity for your website. I love my Bonanno's!

Tatiana--Flanders, NJ

We've Got a New High Heel Style

It's called the "Cuban" and it's the same as the 1" wooden heel, but tapered.
It won't be on the website until I can update, so if you are interested, select the high wooden heel for $10.00 and in "special instructions" write "cuban" tapered heel.

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Hi from Vineyard Vines!
I'm showing the fall collection at Stephen Bonanno Sandals wearing my Bonanno's, of course.
Adare -- Manhattan, NY

Look Who's Here!

Preppy Sue's parents Grace and Fred came in all the way from Charlestown RI to say hello ... very lovely people.

... and left with a little something for Dad.

to catch Preppy Sue's blog go to: http://preppysue.blogspot.com/index.html

The Website's got a New Look!

If you haven't noticed, we changed things up a bit on our website. We moved all our "Where in the World are your Bonanno's?" pics and blurbs to the web.
I love it! http://www.sbsandals.com/

Tell me what you think. If you've sent a photo in at one point, be sure to look for yourself ...

Don't forgot, when travelling, if you have your Bonanno's with you, snap a pic and send it to me.
vivianb@stephenbonanno.com
Add a blub of where you are and what you are doing
Your Name
The city and State you are from

Color Combos to Check Out ...

Linda from Stuart, FL ordered these Emma's with Bois base/Gold Whipstitch

Elizabeth from Memphis, TN ordered these Palm Beach Classics in Platinum base/Silver Whipsitch.

Sara from San Rafael, CA ordered these Emma's in Purple Ruffles base/Autumn Teal whipstitch

Lee Ann from Bluefield, WV ordered these Monogrammed Tracey's in bois with Brown multi Grosgrain ribbon and Linaria Monogram

Clever Gift Giving

This was such a cute gift presentation we just had to share it.









Jane gave Mary Patti a Bonanno Gift Certificate for Christmas ... but Jane didn't stop there.
She cut out sandal patterns and constructed the shoe, drew stitching around the insole, added bronze magic marker whipstiching to a silver base, taped some bronze glitter paper to the backs of each port hole and for the final touch she added a little foam heel.

She taped the GC inside the paper cutout and placed in a shoe box.

Clever!

Meet the Bonanno Signature Store Crew

Please welcome Wyndi our newest employee and Stuart Store Manager. Wyndi has great retail experience, and has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in Clothing and Textile Merchandising. She's married to a wonderful man named Evan and they have an adorable little son, Benjamin.

Domenick and I couldn't be more thrilled to have Wyndi on board to run the store. She gives us the ability to go to apparel shows and a much needed breather a couple days a week.

Ashley who has become the face of our boutique with her cute dimples and big welcoming smile is also our part time model for the blog and website. She came on board in August of this year. Ashley and Wyndi at the DBA Christmas party.

Johanna (right), our "fashionista", is a ball of energy who always makes our store displays look amazing. She is seasonal and has been with us for 2 seasons now.

Kelly (left) who was one of our first employees back in 2005, fills in during Christmas break and is off to The University of Florida. Marilyn (center), who is always a joy to be around and is great at helping pick out the perfect outfit for any occasion, is also seasonal and has been with us for 3 seasons. Wyndi (left).

Domenick and I after the mad rush of the Holidays.

All of us here at Stephen Bonanno Sandals wish you a
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Cancun, Mexico

Good morning Vivian & Domenick :) Here are the pics from Chichen Itza!!!

Ashley--Hobe Sound, Florida

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Yellowstone, Wyoming

Here's my Bonanno's as I discover my new "home" state, Wyoming. My first visit to Yellowstone in September was just fantastic. I actually laid my eyes on a grizzly bear and a cub along with many other animal species in their natural habitats. Take care all and have a wonderful holiday.
Tamara -- Wyoming

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Disney Magic cruise

We left Port Canaveral, stopped in Key West, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel Mexico.

Theresa, Samantha and Becky -- Stuart, Florida

... and Minnie, of course

Lost and Found

Domenick was at the Palm Beach International Airport yesterday picking up his family who just flew in from New Jersey. He was down by the Baggage Check waiting for their luggage when he noticed a small plastic baggie on the conveyor belt. It was still there after all the luggage had been picked up, so he took a closer look and saw that it was filled with Bonanno Flowers Sets! Too wild.

So, if you know a Bonanno lover who was heading down to sunny South Florida yesterday (Friday), let 'em know we have their baggie full of flower sets, here in Stuart.

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Stuart, Florida

Right here in our Stuart boutique, it was Joyce and Cheryle from North Carolina's first time in our quaint little town. Showing off their Monique's in Black with Silver.

Sailfish Sandals

Love these Emma Embroidery Sandals in White and Nova.

I assume Tiffany ordered the "Sailfish" because she's from Stuart and Stuart's the Sailfish Capital of the World.

Go Cleveland Browns!!

Laura, a Browns football fan from Stuart, ordered these really fun sandals in Pearwood and Clementine.

Photo Shoot at Stephen Bonanno's!

The Betty Beehives along with Inez Frid (photographer) with I Productions, and Tara Biek (Director) http://www.tarabiekcreative.com/ were in our boutique for a photo shoot on "The Stuart Secret" A local downtown Contest promoting our quaint little downtown. They asked Domenick to be part of the shoot, playing himself. Here's my handsome hubby in action ...

Warming up his audience ...

Giving them the low down on our sandals ...

Take 1 ... and ... Action!

It's a wrap!

Good job bayba. xxoo, Vivy

You can find out more about the "Stuart Secret" @ http://www.stuartsecret.com/ Enter and win!

Where in the World are your Bonanno's?

Atlanta, Georgia
I just relocated to Atlanta, GA ... Even in Blueland I still wear my Bonanno's! (Blueland is the home the Atlanta Thrashers professional hockey team!)

Jen -- Originally from Stuart, Florida