Creepy Crawly?

It was the spider that scared Miss Muffet off her tuffet.

Many of us don't really like spiders, do we?

Well, did you know that an old English folk saying simply explains that a spider on your clothing means you will have a good day? Or that you will come into money? 

Lucky you, because we have some clothing with spiders on it--assorted t-shirts for adults, youth and onsies for that little Trick or Treater!

It's your lucky day at the Dancing Eye Gallery!

Dancing Eye Gallery "Scary" Window

Love Your Town! Kiss Your Sweetie!

Love your town? Into maps?

Then you will love these cool map magnets and ornaments pin-pointing Northville, Plymouth Novi or Michigan!

By Tanner Glass, they are "FUNctional objects for everyday life." They are solid glass, handmade and inspired by vintage maps. Something new at the Dancing Eye Gallery!

And, don't forget that this Saturday is Sweetest Day! Of course you'll need to stop in for that perfect card, little heart tile, a necklace or a cute little magnet, right? Remember, we'll wrap your gift for you too! Now, don't we make it fun and easy for you? 

October First Friday Experience Haunts!

Make no bones about it--the skeletons in downtown Northville will come alive on Friday, October 4!!!

Join in the party from 6-9 p.m. to resurrect  these bags o' bones for the month of October, ending with Halloween, of course. Wait until you see their personalities! Don't miss the fun.

After that, they rest in peace for another year.

We bet that you didn't expect the Dancing Eye Gallery to have such an out-of-this- world selection of skeleton-themed merchandise, did you?  Well, we do as well as other creatures, pumpkins and quirky Halloween art.

We'll be here, will you? Don't be scared. We are friendly.

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Harvest Time

September seems to be synonymous with "harvest" ... 

Harvest the grapes! Harvest moon. Harvest festivals.

September is a great time for housewarming parties, bonfires and just celebrating Michigan's great fall season.

The Dancing Eye Gallery has some great, new gift ideas, ripe for harvesting!

Come in! Take a look! You'll love our new Pop Greetings for wine bottles (no wrapping required!),  funky new Fred novelties and our new card line by Crazy Girl Designs!

Perfect for a hostess gift, birthday gift or a "just because" gift.

Just The Perfect Card!

Labor Day weekend is coming up and you've put off sending that card all summer, or at least for a while? We know.

Well, maybe that was prophetic or just worked out for the best because ...
we just got in some of the cutest, coolest cards ever!!


Look, look, look ...

From a selection by Middle Child Made

From a selection by Belle & Union

From a selection by Ink & Iron

These are so clever that you won't even mind adding your own smart words inside! Come on ... you can be a little creative ...you waited all summer to buy a card.

Please note that the Dancing Eye Gallery will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 for the Labor Day holiday.

Pssst ...  That gives you a day to get those cards sent out and check that off your to-do list! But, we'll be here all weekend so you can shop!

Ooooh! Aaaah!

Can you believe it's the Fourth of July already??

Where did the summer go?

Because we love a parade and know that you must too, we will be open on the 4th from 9-1 p.m., so while you are downtown for the parade, come on in and see what fun summer additions we have. Like: new Pretty Mitten t-shirts, new jewelry, a new shipment of novelty clocks (too cute!) and many new tiles!

Isn't this photo holder fun?

4th of July parade starts at 10 a.m.

Journal from Journals Unlimited

Things that remind us of a picnic:




Cards by Cheryl Oz and Magnets by Seltzer

Tiles by Pewabic, Motawi and Terrapin

Are You Hearing Wedding Bells?

Are they ringing for you or for someone you know?

Summer has arrived, the weather is warm and beautiful, and romance is in the air!

Weddings abound this month! The Dancing Eye Gallery has some blissful ideas for you!

Here are just a few:

Black Cat Pottery Small Lace Bowl

Macone Collage Frame


For a more personal touch, place as order for a ceramic wedding cake with the date of the wedding and names of the bride and groom:

Occasional Cake by Kelley Osgood

Don't forget this weekend is Arts and Acts featuring Art in the Sun in downtown Northville. 

From Dads to Grads ...

High School and College Scrabble Necklaces can be Special-Ordered

Time to switch gears to those grad parties!

Looking for the perfect gift for that perfect grad?

Haven't all graduates achieved perfection?

Of course!!

You'll get an A+ for your gift from the Dancing Eye Gallery.

Check out our cards, journals, jewelry, t-shirts, Michigan-themed fun stuff, party accessories and much more!

Dad's Day is This Sunday, June 16th!

Celebrate Dad this weekend!

The Dancing Eye Gallery has so many gift ideas for Dad, that we just couldn't put them all up on the blog! We picked some of the most fun and interesting, and will be happy to show you the rest when you come in!

Here are just a few:

Trout Stapler

Coffee Mug

Lighthouse Tiles, Heart Compass, MI tiles

Fox Soap Dispenser, Fun Soaps

Snack Bottle, Stone Stoppers, Robot Corkscrew

Dad Card, Religious Icon Tiles

Dad Card, Carved Raven in Boat

City Bird is Here!

Well, look what we have here--at the Dancing Eye Gallery!

It's City Bird merchandise! You know--City Bird, the fun store located in Midtown Detroit that features Detroit-themed housewares, accessories, t-shirts and paper goods. Yes, that one. Well, if you don't have time to get to Detroit to shop, you can come here to the Dancing Eye Gallery in Northville.

"I (heart) Michigan" buttons? Yup.
Michigan outline coasters? Yup.
Michigan-themed pint glasses, tea towels, journals? Yup.
Pencil cases? Yup.

You've got to check it out before they're gone. Selling fast!

See for yourselves:

Michigan and Detroit Pins

Michigan Coasters

Michigan Magnets

Michigan Pattern Card

Michigan Cookie Cutter

Greeting Card

Celebrate Your Mom!

Mother's Day is fast approaching! Only a few more days left to honor your mom with a special gift, thoughtfully chosen from the Dancing Eye Gallery.

Unique tiles, fun t-shirts, spring jewelry, cool cards ... whatever she loves.

Maybe even a gift certificate if you can't decide!

But if you do make a heartfelt choice, we'll wrap your gift for you!

We will be open on Mother's Day from 11-3.

Calling All Girls!! It's Time for Girl's Night Out!

Ladies!

We know you love to shop! 

Gather your girlfriends and join us Friday, April 19th for a night of new merchandise and fun in Downtown Northville! 

The Dancing Eye Gallery will be open late and celebrating you! Spring is just around the corner--really! Just take a look at our awesome window! Doesn't it just make you want to come in and shop? And... if you make a purchase that night, you will be eligible to enter the drawing to win a journal of your choice!!! We just received a new shipment and many new categories. There's one for every occasion--we're sure. Come, join the fun!

You can win  me!

Visit www.NorthvilleGirlsNightOut.com for more information.

Happy Easter!

Baby bunnies, baby chicks, the March equinox--all symbols of new life, new beginnings.
And, speaking of new life, lots of new art has arrived! 

We wish you a very Happy Easter!
We will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Slainte!

Did you practice? Only a few more days to get it right!

Not sure what we are talking about?

Well, if you checked out our Facebook page from last week, you'll see what we mean.

Here's a hint: How do you pronounce it? Go to our Facebook page to find out so that you can wish all your pals "slainte" this week!

Come in to the Dancing Eye Gallery this week and practice it on us! While you're here, find some great St. Patrick's Day tiles, cards and gifts or anything that makes you feel cheery!

All Tiles by Earthen Craft Pottery

Clockwise From Top: Terrapin, Pewabic and Appleman Tiles

Drown the Shamrock!

...And have a prosperous year!

Did you know that there are an estimated 10,000 usual three-leaf clovers for every one lucky four-leaf clover?

Well, we have more than one lucky four-leaf clover tile and token here (we have lots of good luck!) so that you can bring good luck to someone you know, someone who might need it or just for yourself all year 'round!

We're even betting that a three-leaf clover will make you happy and feel like dancing a jig!

Love is All You Need

All you need is love, love, love ...

Love is all you need.

Well ... love and a little help from the Dancing Eye Gallery!

We're here for the countdown to the big day! Let us help you pick out that perfect, thoughtful gift or card.
News flash!!! We'll wrap your baubles for you!

Follow Your Heart!

Heart-shaped dishes and ornaments by Mrinalini Deshpande


Hearts abound at the Dancing Eye Gallery!

We want you to have a heart and visit us for that Valentine-inspired gift!

Remember, Valentine's Day is Thursday, February 14! Don't miss it or you will be heartless, and we know that's not really true.

Here's a heartfelt note: We'll wrap your gifts!  Heart, heart, hooray!!!

Holiday Hours Before Christmas

Ho,ho,ho! Oh no!

Only 2 more shopping days until Christmas, so you will be wanting to get yourself to the Dancing Eye Gallery asap!

Cool gifts, funny gifts, artistic, locally-made gifts--all under one historic roof in downtown Northville!

The clock is ticking ...

Sunday, 12/23                                   10-7
Monday, 12/24(Christmas Eve)       10-3
Tuesday, 12/25(Christmas Day)      Closed
Wednesday, 12/26(reg. hrs.)          10-6

And, of course, we wrap and we wrap and we wrap!!!

Merry Christmas from all of us to all of our devoted customers and first-timers who will become returning shoppers.

--Theresa and her elves at the Dancing Eye Gallery

So Much To Talk About!

Lumia Greeting Card

First of all, all of us at the Dancing Eye Gallery wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and love!

Next, we invite you to Shop Small on Saturday, November 24. Please support us and shops like ours on Small Business Saturday. Show your support for our local artists and for Northville. We will be here to help you, to wrap your gifts and to make your experience with us a fun one!

Last but not least, our hours of operation this week are:

Wednesday, 11/21  10-7
Thursday, 11/22   Closed (to eat turkey!)
Friday, 11/23     9-9
Saturday, 11/24   9-7 (Shop Small today)
Sunday, 11/25     12-5

Look for our holiday hours for the rest of the season next week.

Hunting=Shopping

If you husband or boyfriend is doing this, this weekend ...

then you need to do this ...



See you here at the Dancing Eye Gallery ladies! The clock is ticking--so much to shop for and so little time!