February 24, 2020
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We are very excited to welcome works by Momoca to our shop. Momoca makes a wide array of beautiful objects and decorations including the incredible candles she has made for our shop, shown above. Using transparent paper, she cuts and hand-paints the flowers and inserts them into the candles. We think they are so stunning and brighten up any room! We show them here with candlesticks by Astier de Villatte- we love the combination of these two handmade objects. We imagine the colors above with matching blue and white table cloths, all white or contrasting colors. We can see them mixed with many different styles.
A bit about the artist - Momoca is an artist based in San Francisco. She has explored many different fields, from millinery and fashion, to painting and ceramics, to photography and art installations. She is currently working with transparent paper to create 2-D and 3-D objects. Her background in pattern making of hats and clothing as well as the Origami all Japanese children learn, inspire her to create imaginative paper installations and decorations. One of our favorite collaborations she routinely works on is with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse making decorations for special events. We think her pieces lift spirits and bring celebration to the everyday.
We have added these to our online shop in the home section, along with the candlesticks. You can have a look here.
February 21, 2020
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Repetto <3 We have carried Repetto since my mom and I first started working together almost 16 years ago. This was at the beginning of their introduction to stores in the US - we were so excited about the thought of being able to carry this timeless, elegant shoe with a beautiful history of tradition and savior faire behind what they make. Typically, we carry small designers in our shop, but there are a few things that we believe are wardrobe essentials that can't be improved upon... and for those few exceptions, we will carry a bigger name. Repetto shoes are at the top of this list - they are forever classic, versatile, and made with such specialized skill... we can't recommend them enough.
A bit of the history of the brand- Rose Repetto first started making ballet shoes in 1947 and the brand became the go to maker of ballet shoes for prima ballerinas and also students of dance. It was Brigitte Bardot who asked Repetto to make her a street shoe in 1956 and from there the ballet flat was born. Rose Repetto then established a factory in Dordogne, France where all the dance and street shoes are still made today. As the company grew, a school was opened specifically for teaching the skill of the stitch and return method by which all Repetto ballet dance shoes, ballet flats and jazz shoes are made. It gives the shoes an incredible amount of durability, also perfection in the exacting minimalism of the look of the finished shoe... and of course comfort. With the stitch and return method, the leather is sewn between two soles - giving the shoe the look of a true flat having almost no sole, but in fact there is much more there. They are the most comfortable shoes we have ever worn. We personally wear them every day and can't recommend them enough. We have personal favorites- such as the black patent jazz shoe above, the white jazz shoe and classic black ballet flats. We always love the fun colors they put out each season - the Repetto rainbow. Many of these colors are for one season only and some stay in their permanent collection. We love to mix the fun colors with contrasting socks in the colder months. There are so many ways to wear the different styles and colors - the possibilities are endless. We are forever fans and are so happy to continue offering them at our shop.
February 19, 2020
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Some pretty Spring colors are starting to fill the shop! Shown above is a sheep handmade by Vintage by Crystal, standing on a small saucer by Astier de Villatte. In the second photo is a new batch of the most wonderful shawls by Jeanette Farrier, followed by a closeup of a personal favorite. We have also received a wide variety of cups from Astier + John Derian. And lastly, a stack of khadi towels in the most fun colors. A sweet rabbit by Vintage by Crystal sits on top :)
February 18, 2020
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The most beautiful pieces are arriving for Spring! Shown above are two classic dresses from Gallego Desportes. What we love so much about this style is that it is so versatile and easy. It can be dressed up or down, and it can go from day to night. In the warmer months there is nothing better than being able to put a comfortable dress on and run out the door looking elegant and put together. This dress defines easy elegance! We have couple variations of the same style- one in a blue and white thin striped slinky viscose (on the right) and one in a light cotton canvas (on the left). We will be working on our online shop in the coming weeks- if you have questions before then, please feel free to email or call our shop- we are happy to help. Also, some pieces don't make it to our online shop so please contact us with any inquiries :) 520-795-2272, bonboutique@gmail.com. We hope you are all having a lovely February... the light is changing and it feels that Spring is not too far off! <3
February 13, 2020
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Good morning, and happy early Valentines Day! We are freshly back from an extensive buying trip and we are very happy to first be home with our family and to secondly be greeted by so many special orders and exciting packages to unwrap at the shop. Exciting days! Valentines day is tomorrow, so we were eager to get into our new package from Astier de Villatte, as we knew these absolutely wonderful ring cups were eagerly waiting to jump out for the holiday! Like all Astier pieces, these are handmade and the ring cups in particular are hand painted by Serena Carone. I had the pleasure this past Summer to see her in the process of painting her projects with Astier. They are quite special, not to mention so fun! Add a little love every morning <3
