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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Let your taste buds run wild…well maybe not in the literal sense, but do come down and enjoy yourself and your palette for art & tasty treats, at “A Taste of Art ArtWalk” on Thursday, January 19, from 7-9 p.m. The event will be hosted by the Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) in conjunction with the City of Scottsdale.

This year marks the 4th annual “Taste of Art ArtWalk”, and the evening is sure to be spectacular, with gallery shows, artists’ receptions and free sampling stations hosted by local purveyors, throughout the Scottsdale Arts District.

While indulging in delicious bites from some of Scottsdale’s famed restaurants, you will also be able to enjoy the ‘tasty’ sounds of a variety of local musicians who will be scattered throughout the Scottsdale Arts District.

Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes while lending your support to The Scottsdale Gallery Association’s new YEA! – Young & Emerging Artists program that will feature an artist demonstration. Sales of hot java from Shine Coffee and delectable desserts from Sweet Art Bakery will help raise funds for YEA!, which also benefits the nonprofit SGA’s Arts Education Fund.

As always Occasions! by Design will be ready for the festivities with doors wide open until 9 pm., so make sure to stop in and see us!

Diane Orchard 'The Game' $425

Turgala Frosted Tray, $30

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It’s a new year, and that means it’s out with the old and in with the new. This means two things, first we need to clear out all of the recently discontinued tabletop and dinnerware collections, and second, we have to make room for the new before the seams of Occasions! begin to burst. Since we will no longer be carrying these discontinued items, we would like to offer our customers the opportunity to get all discontinued items in stock at 35% off.

With discontinued lines and items from Iittala, Vietri, Nachtman, Waterford and Wedgwood, this is the perfect opportunity to scoop up any extra pieces or replace any broken items in your collection. Stop into Occasions! during the month of January for 35% off all discontinued items in stock.

We will also be offering a selection of artisan jewelry available at 35% off.

For an information on discontinued lines, items or manufacturers, or for help finding that hard to find piece of china or crystal, please call us at (480)423-0506 or (800)482-2532, or email us at service@occasionsofscottsdale.com.

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We are thrilled to have a wonderful new selection of hand-blown glass bracelets and pendants from jewelry artist Kevin O’Grady. Kevin specializes in creating unique, one-of-a-kind, art jewelry. Each piece is hand-made from strong and durable borosilicate glass making it unbreakable and perfect for everyday wear.

His colorful collection of glass bracelets come in different sizes, ranging from small to extra large and can be custom-ordered for whichever design and size suits you best, so you don’t have to worry that his bracelets are one size fits all!

To see all of Kevin’s bracelets stop into the gallery, or visit our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com and for more information on custom orders please call the gallery, (480)423-0506 or (800)482-2532.

Aurora Borealis, $90

Oceanic Lagoon $175

Safari Collection $245

Aurora Borealis Pendant, $85

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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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There’s only 10 days left until Christmas–so if you are behind on your tree-trimming or perhaps just starting to turn a greenish hue resembling that of the Grinch, then it is time to come into Occasions! and stock up on some wonderful holiday decorations. With 20% off holiday ornamants from Vietri, Waterford and Michael Aram, we couldn’t think of  a better holiday present for yourself!

Vietri Christmas Ornaments, $25 each

Waterford Crystal Train Set, $195

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Stop into Occasions! Sunday December 11, 2011, 11-4 pm for an afternoon of art and fun! This Afternoon Art Show will feature art from a group of artists from the South Scottsdale Art Alliance. Our neighboring galleries, Landis Gallery, C. Castens Fine Art Studio & Gallery, Cowboy Legacy Gallery, Open Range Gallery, Art by Peloke and Michael Pabst Fine Art Gallery, will also be participating. So come down and enjoy demonstrations and refreshments in our courtyard!

For more information please email or call us at, service@occasionsofscottsdale.com or (480)423-0506.

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We are excited to have Lee Gelb and Shelley Milano, founders of Zavida Gemstones come and visit us for a Trunk Show this Thursday December 8, 2011. After traveling the world, the two co-founders decided to combine their love of gemstones, jewelry and helping people less fortunate, to create “fashion conscious” jewelry.

Their mission is a simple one, which is to build partnerships that promote profit-sharing, by working directly with struggling artisan groups worldwide and 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.

So stop in Thursday December 8, 7-9pm, for this wonderful jewelry trunk show that makes giving back a cinch!

Onyx Cuff, $72

Rock Quartz Necklace, $350

Studded Earrings, $42

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It’s that time at Occasions! again. Yep, we have new artwork and jewelry! After a bustling weekend of the usual, packing, unpacking and rearranging the entire gallery, to make room for our wonderful new work, we couldn’t be happier with the transformation.

Occasions! gallery owner, Dr. Bull brought with him work by, Yenny Cocq, Fred G. Yost, Marcia Sednek, Kim Mason, Diane Orchard, Chrysan Spreng, Deb Vetterman, Wayne Mikosz and Riha Rothberg. We also have work from two new women, artists Ronna Katz and jeweler from Kathy Hunter, as well as new work from Ray Maseman.

Stop in and see the wonderful new works or checkout our website, www.occasionsofscottsdale.com.

Ray Maseman, 'Reunion', Etching 17 x 21", $300Deb Vetterman, Ceramic House, $125

Kathy Hunter, Chartreuse Enamel Ring, $198

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