occasions! by design

Having a birthday, housewarming, anniversary or upcoming nuptial? Or maybe you just feel like being pampered. By creating a wishlist, either on our website or in-store, you can help your friends and loved ones who are in the gifting mood. This of course saves time (and you the hassle of having to return unwanted or duplicate gifts.)

Creating a gift wishlist is incredibly simple and fast, you can either click though our website adding items that you love or stop into the gallery and let us help you out. The wishlist is a time saver for your friends and family who can shop effortlessly.

For help creating your wishlist contact us at service@occasionsofscottsdale.com, 480-423-0506 or  800-482-2532. Or get started on your own by visiting our website.

Chrysan Spreng Sushi Plate, $36/each

Alessi Anna G Corkscrew, $60

Alessi Michael Graves Kettle, $175

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You can check everyone off your list this holiday season by getting them the gift dreams are made of at Occasions! Whether you are looking for a hand-crafted item, or something out of the ordinary, we have it–and for under $50! From gorgeous Michael Aram ornaments to  delightful Alessi demitasse spoons and handcrafted brooches from Marcia Sednek, we have the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

From left to right; 1- Michael Aram Heart and Dreidel Ornament, $49; 2- Alessi Demitasse Spoons, $36; 3- Patrick Meyer, Pewter Wine Stopper, $49; 4- Beatriz Ball, Organic Pearl Mini Wavy Bowl, $45; 5- Michael Aram Pinecone Ornament, $39; 6- Nick Munro, Salt and Pepper Shakers, $36; 7- Medium Black Hourglass, $28; 8- Marcia Sednek Brooch, $45; 9- Aquisse, Soy Linen Candle, $45; 10- Vietri, Old St. Nick Spoon Rest, $41.

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Whether you are newly engaged and need assistance getting your bridal registry started or only need to add a few last minute items to your registry, we are here to help! Saving frazzled brides and grooms from bridal registry overloads and meltdowns is what we do best.

To help out, we have come up with a bridal checklist, with our top five dining room and kitchen essentials for the bride and groom to be.

1-Serving Platters, Trays and Bowls

Every couple needs at least one of each of the following–a large serving platter, tray and bowl. For those couples who plan on doing some serious entertaining, two of each might be necessary–think one formal, one casual.

Beatriz Ball Soho Platter, $115

Vietri Quadri Platter, $110

2-Bar-Necessities

Barware necessities include carafes, decanters, 8-12 wine glasses and any other barware items you need. This can include highball glasses, champagne flutes, brandy snifters, etc.

Waterford, Modavi Oakville Carafe, $98

3-Dining Must-haves

What would your new serving bowl be without servers or tongs? Or what happens if you literally don’t have any salt to pass? These are just a few must-have items that you need for your dining table and kitchen. Stop in and see us or check out our website for others.

Alessi, Programma Salad Set, $82

4-Capturing Memories

Once the smoke has cleared, and you are settling into married life you want to make sure that your lovely wedding photos are displayed properly–from cutting the cake, to walks down the aisle and even the candid shots in between, beautiful frames are a must for your bridal registry.

Tizo Frames, prices vary.

5-Sexy Gadgets

Sexy Gadgets are just that–fabulous kitchen gadgets that you are going to need once your marriage gets ‘cooking’. Some of our sexy gadgets include a mincing-machine garlic press for the cook, egg pillows and colorful kitchen timers–all are perfect gifts for the kitchen pro or chef in the making.

Egg Pillows, $14.50/set of four

Garlic Press, $26.50

Alessi, Michael Graves Timer, $38

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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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