occasions! by design

Maybe you didn’t get everything you were hoping for under the tree this year–well how about starting the New Year off right, with the new dinnerware you were wishing for! We just stocked our floor with the new Aqua and Incanto dinnerware, the Harlequin glass and stemware and a selection of lovely cheese plates. So get yourself the gift you really wanted or maybe just treat yourself to a few new serving pieces or stemware to ring in the new year!

For information on ordering or availability, please call or email the gallery, (480)423-0506, (800)482-2532 or service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Cheese Plates

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We are literally about to pop at the seams with all of the wonderful new tabletop and gift items we received this week. The much anticipated Fig Leaf Tray from Michael Aram has arrived, featured below in Phoenix Home & Garden (which kindly recognized our little gallery), as well a few other fantastic tabletop items from the Michael Aram collection.

Our Jasper Conran for Wedgwood Collection, is continuing to grow. We are now carrying select pieces of the ‘Mosaic’ group–on hand we are carrying the salad plates, soup bowls, sugar bowl and creamer, but we can always order more of this collection!

You will also notice a wonderful aroma wafting through our store from the lovely new candles we have. These new scents made from soy, with 100 hours of burn time are in glass holders and packaged in boxes perfect for gift-giving!

All of our wonderful new items are perfect if you are looking for a gift or just looking for yourself, so stop in or visit our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com to see all of our new items.

Aquiesse, Soy Souvenir Collection Candle, $55

Wedgwood Jasper Conran, Creamer, $60

Wedgwood Jasper Conran, Sugar Bowl, $75

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This has been a busy week of unpacking, hanging and re-hanging at Occasions! With a complete overhaul of the gallery, we have definitely begun to get ready for Fall. We have decked our walls with our newest collection of paintings, fused glass sculptures  and mixed metal vases from our wonderful New Mexico artists.

With our gallery walls hoisting up as much as possible, we have new paintings from Alice Webb and Dianna Shomaker, fused glass from Lisa Chernoff, fabulous blue ceramic fruit bowls from Chrysan Spreng, and lastly a variety of new mixed metal flower vases from Marcia Sednek and Guy Hanna.

So even though the temperatures are still hot, you can come cool-off and celebrate Fall at Occasions! If you can’t make it in to see us, be sure that you view all of the new artwork on our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Alice Webb, 'Inside the Bell Jar', $800, 17 x 17"

Dianna Shomaker, 'The Warming of Sunshine', $800, 35 x 33"

Lisa Chernoff, 'Radiant' Bowl, $650, 21"

Chrysan Spreng, Fruit Bowl, $75

Marcia Sednek and Guy Hanna, Mixed Metal Flowers and Vase, $115

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Jasper Conran’s Kilim Giftware Collection from Wedgwood has become the most sought after pattern for this Fall–the five color collection was inspired by ancient Kilim rugs, which Conran has credited to seeing in many of the grand homes he has visited in London. The bold, rich colors are indicative of this Fall’s color trends, while the ‘frayed’, edgy, textural appearance counterbalances your pre-notion of a typical fine china set–to put it bluntly, this is not your grandmother’s china set!

Not only has this stylish and chic giftware collection been featured on Vogue.com as one of the ‘Need it Now’ items, it has been featured in ELLE Decor and New York Spaces. So get your giftware set today at Occasions! before they are gone.

For more information or to order your Jasper Conran Collection, contact us at service@occasionsofscottsdale.com or by phone at (480) 423-0506 or (800) 482-2532.

3-Piece Tea Set, $200

Demitasse Set, $100

Orange Dessert Plate, $25

Green Dessert Plate, $25

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After a weekend of unpacking, hanging and re-hanging, we have our newest arrivals up in the gallery. Among some of our wonderful new pieces are a few more whimsical ceramic houses by Deb Vetterman. A wonderful selection of abstract mixed-media portraits from Dianna Shomaker; brilliant fused glass pieces from Doug Gillis and a few more smaller ball gowns, dresses and yet another fabulous life-size ball gown from Marcia Sednek.

Stop in today or checkout our website www.occasionsofscottsdale.com for more new arrivals.

Doug Gillis, Fused Glass Mounted on Board, 12 x 12" $425

Dianna Shomaker, 'Girl with the Big Glasses' Mixed Media 30 x 24" $650

Deb Vetterman Ceramic House, $175

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At Occasions! we can never have too many Marcia Sednek dresses, and whenever Marcia sends us more of her delightful, found-object fashions we revel in delving through the box to find our new favorites! Almost as if paying homage, we have her newest dresses hanging from their “clothesline”, on display among the others–just waiting to find the right home.

What makes Marcia’s found-object dresses so unique is the combination of familiar and forgotten–Marcia has truly mastered transforming vintage, found and neglected objects into intricate metal fashions. Almost as if tricking your eyes, you are forced to take a closer look and re-interpret the assemblage of items, ‘stitched’ together to create her lovely wardrobes.

These intricate and detailed mini-wardrobes and even life-size gowns make perfect gifts, and with our gift registry you can add any of Marcia’s dresses or dolls to your wish list. Or see what wonderful items your friends and family have registered for and surprise them by fulfilling their wish.

Sednek Assorted Mini-Dresses, starting at $37.50

Sednek Life-size Shift, 18 x 40", $995

Sednek Child's Linotype Dress, 17 x 23", $395

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We are proud to say that our newest collection of artisan jewelry, Zavida Gemstones makes giving back a cinch! After traveling the world, co-founders, Lee Gelb and Shelley Milano, decided to combine their love of gemstones, jewelry and helping people less fortunate, to create “fashion conscious” jewelry.

Their mission is to build partnerships that promote profit-sharing, by working directly with struggling artisan groups worldwide and by cutting out the “middle man.”  Zavida gives back 25% of all profits collected to the artisan groups–meaning everyone from the artist to the laborer at quarry, will see profits, which help these regions continue to build and grow.

You can peruse and purchase Zavida Gemstones in our store or directly from our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com. To learn more about Zavida Gemstones give us a visit.

Natural Wood Bangle with Turquoise $384

Turquoise Drop Earrings $44

Lemon Quartz Necklace $769

Sterling Silver filigree Hoop Earrings $140

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This week at Occasions! by Design, we have received a wonderful new grouping from Alessi, whose bold and contemporary designs are perfect for gift giving and make practical, yet stylish additions to your own kitchen. The new Alessi group includes a wide range of products designed by Michael Graves, including timers that are stylistically modern and in primary colors; priced at only $38 they make a great gift for any kitchen guru. From A di Alessi we have the OrienTales collection, designed by Stefano Giovannoni in collaboration with the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. This unique assortment includes the Banana Milk Bowl and Orange Fruit Sugar Bowl, their bright and almost cartoonish chic makes it is almost impossible to distinguish that they are made from bone china. In addition to these great items we also have stainless steel salad tongs, ice tongs and more products designed by Michael Graves.

A di Alessi Banana Milk Bowl, $30

A di Alessi Orange Sugar Bowl, $30

Salad Set, $82

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If you haven’t stopped by Occasions! by design recently then you may not have seen the wonderful new pieces by Lisa Chernoff that we have added to our collection. In addition to her larger 3-D fused glass sculptures we now have many decorative fused glass pieces for home decorating and entertaining!

These one-of-a-kind serving dishes, decorative plates and platters are perfect for entertaining or for sprucing up any nook in your home. Remember that all of Lisa’s pieces are handmade and in addition to their fantastic appearance they are also food-safe.

Lisa Chernoff Fused Glass Bowl $275/each

Lisa Chernoff Fused Glass Small Plates 7x9" $100/each

Lisa Chernoff Fused Glass Wasabi Bowls $45/each

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Occasions! by design is thrilled to have the fabulous jewelry artist, Tana Acton share her collection with us! Not only are her designs contemporary and chic but her styles are perfect for every jewelry aficionado. Working with Heishi beads, pearls, gold fill and sterling silver, her unique plaited designs add the perfect amount of flare to any ensemble.

Tana’s lightweight and affordable designs are great if you are looking to add a larger piece, such as a beaded cuff, to your jewelry collection or something smaller like a statement ring or pair of earrings. A combination of playfulness and sophistication, Tana’s jewelry collection is perfect for wherever your day takes you! So make sure to stop by Occasions! by design to see her gorgeous collection.

Remember to stay posted because we are planning a Tana Acton Trunk Show for Fall 2011!

Tana Acton Asymmetrical Turquoise Plaited Cuff 1 7/8" $338

Tana Acton Colored Heishi Bead Cuff 1 1/4" $334

Tana Acton Plain Band $108

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