Small Business Saturday

November 20th, 2012 by christina


November 24th is Small Business Saturday. American Express is helping promote Local Businesses by offering incentives to their card holders. For details, go to https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/

Visit our virtual gallery and view our extensive collection

October 17th, 2012 by christina

"Land of the Midnight Sun" by Arthur Secunda

Visit www.occasionsofscottsdale.com to view our collection of contemporary art, artisan jewelry, European dinnerware and unique gifts.

Enjoy our personalized shopping services by calling 480.433.0506 and look for us on Twitter and Facebook.

Use loyal customer code GALLERY to receive a 15% discount on purchases.

Note: We have closed our Main Street Scottsdale location

Jewelry Trunk Show Featuring Scottsdale Artist Kathy Hunter

July 7th, 2012 by rebecca

Join us Thursday July 19th, 7-9pm during ArtWalk for a jewelry trunk show featuring Scottsdale jewelry Artist Kathy Hunter!

Kathly’s stunning pieces illustrate a beautiful use of the precious metal clay technique. Microscopic particles of recycled silver are mixed with a moist binder to create a clay that can be manipulated to create beautiful adornments. After air-drying, the pieces are heated to temperatures approaching the melting point of metal, where the particles fuse together resulting in a piece of 99% fine silver jewelry.

Make sure to stop by and checkout her fabulous designs!

Kathy Hunter, Fine Silver Bracelet with Gold Accent

Kathy Hunter, Turquoise with Silver Bale Necklace

Kathy Hunter, Fine Silver, Sterling Silver Bracelet with 22kt Gold Accent

Kathy Hunter, Silver Nugget, Pearl, Coral and Fine Silver Bead Necklace

Mosaic Artist Vickie Morrow will be Joining us for the Summer Spectacular!

June 30th, 2012 by rebecca

One of the Valley’s most surprising events always draws hundreds to the “coolness” of the Scottsdale Arts District. The 23rd annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk is sure to provide another great midsummer’s entertainment event this year on Thursday, July 5 from 7 to 9 pm.

Occasions is proud to feature well known Arizona ceramic mosaic artist, Vickie Morrow. Join us at the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk on July 5th to meet Vickie and celebrate her featured pieces from the recently published coffee table book, Mosaic Art Today.

Vickie Morrow, First Harvest Ceramic Mosaic

Vickie Morrow, My Sezannd Ceramic Mosaic

Vickie Morrow, Seven Wine Glasses Ceramic Mosaic

Vickie Morrow Cobalt Patterned Disk Ceramic Mosaic

Summer Spectacular ArtWalk July 5th 7-9 pm!

June 28th, 2012 by rebecca

Learn more about Jewelry Techniques–Precious Metal Clay

June 21st, 2012 by rebecca
Precious metal clay (PMC) is an exciting new material in the arts and jewelry world. Microscopic particles of recycled silver are mixed with a moist binder to create a clay that can be manipulated by the artists to create beautiful adornments. After air-drying, the pieces are heated to temperatures approaching the melting point of metal, where the particles fuse together resulting in a piece of 99% fine silver jewelry.

Enjoy creative PMC designs by Arizona Artists Kathy Hunter and Christy Burson at Occasions!

It’s always fun to browse or shop at Occasions! by Design.

Christy Burson, Silver and Turquoise bracelet, $110

Kathy Hunter, PMC Amethyst Flower Ring, Size 11, $278

Christy Burson, PMC Hand-forged textured earrings, $70

Kathy Hunter, Chartreuse Enamel Ring, Size 10, $198

 

 

Happy Father’s Day

June 13th, 2012 by christina

Hey Dad-

How about a bar-b-que, some poker and a cold drink?

Fig Leaf Grilling Set

Michael Aram Fig Leaf Grilling Set

Ebony Poker Set

Tizo Ebony Poker Set

Darby DOF

Reed & Barton Darby Double Old Fashioneds

Happy Father’s Day!

Glass Art Trunk Show at Occasions! May 31st, 7-9 pm

May 25th, 2012 by rebecca

Join Occasions! by Design for a Glass Art Trunk Show May 31, 7-9 pm featuring local Scottsdale glass artist Deanna Smith. Deanna will be presenting an array of fused glass pieces, along with her warm and kind personality. So whether you are a collector or just interested in jewelry, art glass or fused glass, Deanna will be here to discuss and answer all glass related questions. For more information contact the gallery at (480) 423-0506 or service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Deanna Smith Purple Wish Box $95, fused glass

 

Deanna Smith, Par for the Course $295, fused glass

Deanna Smith, May I help You? $150, fused glass

Deanna Smith, Sunbathing $295, fused glass

 

Occasions! Carries Alessi

May 24th, 2012 by rebecca

Occasions! by Design carries Alessi, for some of our customers this may just be a reminder but for those of you who are looking for an Alessi dealer, look no further. Not only do we have a great collection currently in our gallery, including iconic pieces from Michael Graves, but we can order any current product. So if you are looking for a specific item that we don’t have in stock we will be happy to order any current pieces.

For more information on which Alessi pieces we currently have in stock, please visit our website at www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Michael Graves Kettle, $180

Anna G Corkscrew, $63

Salad Set $86

 

Occasions! Summer Hours

May 18th, 2012 by rebecca

Like everyone else in town, we are trying to beat the heat this summer and will be switching to our summer hours this weekend. If our new hours (listed below) don’t seem to meet your schedule please call (480) 423-0506 and we can set up an appointment. We also have everything on our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com so if you want to beat the heat you can shop from home!

Summer Hours

Mon.-Wed. 9-5 pm

Thurs. 9-9 pm

Fri., Sat. 9-5 pm

Sun. Closed