Visit Our New and Improved Website!

To all of our devoted readers:

Please visit our wonderful new website: www.dancingeye.com.

It may be new--but we are still your favorite place to shop in downtown Northville! We will continue to feature our artists and our new merchandise as we do on a weekly basis--we've just improved our means of communication! 

Don't forget: www.dancingeye.com for our latest and greatest!

Try it today!! See you soon. We hope you love it. (We'll probably be tweaking it for a few weeks, so bear with us. Thank you.)

--The Dancing Eye Gallery 

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? 

Top Shelf Jewelry is Here!

Top Shelf Jewelry. Their motto is: Vintage recreated for today.

Necklaces and bracelets made of solid brass, by hand in the USA.

This very cool, wearable art is designed by Barbara A. T. Hoff and made by a group of women artisans in the Shawangunk Mountains of New York State.

Note the mini penny attached to most pieces. "A penny for your thoughts."

A penny for yours as you visit us at the Dancing Eye Gallery and check out our new line.

Psssst ... Saturday, October 19th is Sweetest Day!!

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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Homecoming? Choose Your School!

Last week's beautiful harvest moon launched us into a new phase of our Fall season--homecoming! The changing leaves, the crisp night air, cider and doughnuts, and Friday night football games make for magical weekends during Michigan's glorious autumn days!

Just in time for the big weekend,October 4th and 5th, the Dancing Eye Gallery has received a variety of school-themed scrabble necklaces and key chains. Go Mustangs!!!

No matter what school you attend, if we don't have yours, it can be ordered--with your initial on the reverse side. Ordering does not take long at all. 

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.

Keepsake Jewelry

If you believe your little princess should be "seen and not heard" as the Victorians did, then you will want to make sure that your baby girl is seen wearing a beautiful bracelet, necklace or earrings by Cherished Moments.

New to the Dancing Eye Gallery, this sterling silver keepsake jewelry is made in the U.S.A. and is precious indeed. We carry a variety of each as well as mother-daughter necklaces.

While in town for the Victorian Festival this weekend, do stop in and see our this new arrival as well as many others just unpacked! We will be open until 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept.13 and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Children's Bracelets by Cherished Moments

Children's Earrings and Necklaces by Cherished Moments

Bear by Crochet Creations by Mary
Mother-Daughter Necklace by Cherished Moments

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!

Yum, Yum--The Food Truck Is Coming!

Whet your appetites!  Northville's 1st annual Food Truck Rally downtown is Saturday, August 24 from 3-8 p.m. 

There's also a rumor of a bier garden from 1-9 p.m.!

What a perfect time to come and shop with us for lots of summer gift ideas like foodie pins, vegetable-themed ceramics, a Michigan apron or bar towel, t-shirts, cards and sizzling-hot jewelry!

Come on in! We love food! See you on Saturday!!!

Paw Print Tile Event Returns!

The Dancing Eye Gallery is now making appointments for you and your dog for our Paw Print Tile Event coming up again due to popular demand.

This event will be on Friday, September 6, 2013 from 3-8 p.m. during downtown Northville's First Friday Experience.

Don't be disappointed!  Appointment times fill up quickly! Our last event was a huge success. 

We will make appointments every 15 minutes, one per dog. You will have a chance to meet tile artist Kelley Osgood, choose your glaze color and watch her take an imprint of your pup's paw. Add the name and you have a unique gift or memory of your best friend! You will receive your finished tile in a couple of weeks. Simple and fun!

It's not too early to start thinking of holiday gifts!

Call the Dancing Eye Gallery @ 248-449-7086 to set up your appointment time today!

Paw Print Custom Tile by Kelley Osgood

Cabin Fever! Have You Got It?

      Before the

Necklace by Melanie Brooks

                                                begin to change;


Savor the moments at your favorite hideaway ...

Tile by Macone

Write down those memories ...

Journal by Journals Unlimited

They only happen once!


Visit the Dancing Eye Gallery.

We have memory-makers and memory-keepers!

Buy Michigan Now!

What does the first weekend in August mean to you?

To us, it means it's time for Northville's annual Buy Michigan Now Festival!

Come downtown, bring the kids, and enjoy and support our Michigan artists and retailers. There will be lots of fun, entertainment, food (and shopping!).

The Buy Michigan Now festival begins on Friday and runs through Sunday.

The Dancing Eye Gallery will be expecting you! 

Crazy for Cars?

Cars are our thing, right? Of course! 

Detroit is the Motor City, right? Of course! 

Well then, this Saturday, July 27 Northville will host the Concours d'Elegance Preview Party and Rare Car Exhibit. Yes, right here in downtown Northville!!!

While you are here checking out these beauties and enjoying the musical swing band stroll on in to the Dancing Eye Gallery and see our selection of car-themed art.

Wine Bottle Stoppers and License Plate Mug

Scrabble Key Chains and Journal

Fun Car-Themed Jewelry




Here's a show stopper! An exclusive to the Dancing Eye Gallery--Northville sewer cover photo mounted on wood by Beach Girl Photography.







 

Fun Food/Shopping Weekend Coming Up!

It's mid-summer and what does that mean to you?

Sidewalk sales? Of course!

Food and live music?  Well, it does in downtown Northville!

Yes, come to town this Thursday for the food truck rally preview night as trucks line Main Street from 5-9 p.m. there will be live music, too! Now, how fun is that? 

How can you resist this chef clock ...

One of a Selection of Clocks at the Dancing Eye Gallery

The weekend continues with the food truck rally and sidewalk sales through Sunday. 

So come to town, visit the Dancing Eye Gallery and celebrate summer with us!

Postcards from ... Michigan?

Inspired by the beaches, cottages, flowers, main streets and the fun found in our lovely state of Michigan, the Pedals & Petals line of jewelry, new to the Dancing Eye Gallery, is perfect for summer accessorizing!

Touting that is is "Handmade in Michigan With Love," the necklaces and earrings are fastened on what looks like a postcard. We know so many of our customers come to shop with us from all over the USA, so what better gift or trip memorabilia than a piece of fun bike jewelry!

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