First Friday is May 6th!

Be Sweet! What is perfect thought for the month of May! Being kind to others is also the premise on which the Be Sweet company was founded.

Friday, May 6th is Northville's First Friday Art Walk. Visit us at the Dancing Eye Gallery that night and meet Yvette Jenkins who represents Be Sweet handbags designed by Mielie in South Africa. These colorful, unique bags are made in a hooked rug technique of recycled fabric by Xhosa women who have learned new skills and invested in their future in a region that once offered little economic opportunity. Some of the profits from sales help support a local school in South Africa.

Yvette will also bring wall hangings and table runners besides purses. Special orders may be taken too.

Another great product that will be available will be the limited edition "yoga for schools" yoga meditation cushion. A percentage of the sales of each cushion goes toward bringing yoga training and supplies to a Michigan school in need.

So, if you are looking for an accessory that is recycled, supportive, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind art, then stop in next Friday from 5-8 p.m. to view the trunk show!

Note: We will be open and accessible during the exciting Streetscape Enhancement Project, as will all businesses. You can check out the progress during the Art Walk. You can also get updates at http://www.downtownnorthville.org/.

Four Weddings and...a Gift!

It's hard to believe that spring has sprung and the wedding season is upon us!

As the bride prepares to enjoy her perfect day, the guests begin their search for the perfect gift.

Well, look no further. Dancing Eye Gallery has a selection of wedding- and love-themed tiles and serving pieces that make great gifts. We also have wedding cards for all styles of happy couples.

Recall Victor Hugo's wise words:

What a grand thing, to be loved!

What a grander thing still, to love!

Happy shopping and may the weather be perfect for each and every wedding!

Pieces shown are from: Macone Clay, Laurie Pounder, Motawi, Pewabic and Laurie Sharkus.

It's Hummingbird time! Feeders out, everyone!

Did you know:

That hummingbirds can fly left, right, up, down, backwards and even upside down?

That they only use their feet for perching--not hopping or walking?

That their life span is about four years?

That because their hearts beat so fast and they have a high body temperature, they have to eat often and require enormous amounts of food--nectar, tree sap, pollen and insects?

That they can lick their food at a rate of up to 13 licks per second with their long tongues?

That they are considered endangered due to habitat destruction?

That due to climate changes and changes in migratory patterns, it may be difficult for them to find food?

You can do your part to promote the continuity of their species and get a thrill out of catching one feeding by putting out a beautiful feeder filled with nectar and making your yard a friendly place for a much-needed food stop on their long journey.

Flit on over to the Dancing Eye Gallery to see our selection of hummingbird feeders by Creative Glasswear. Maybe you'll even find a tile depicting that tiny, busy, hungry little bird like the one in the picture by Michael and Josh Cohen.

DO THE BUNNY HOP!

JOIN THE EASTER PARADE AND HOP INTO THE DANCING EYE GALLERY TO SEE SOME OF OUR EASTER-THEMED MERCHANDISE. CHOOSE FROM BUNNY TILES AND BEAUTIFUL PEWTER CROSSES TO A COLLECTION OF RELIGIOUS TILES.

NEW SHIPMENTS HAVE ARRIVED FROM DAVID ELLISON, MICHAEL COHEN, MACONE CLAY, SLIGO CREEK TILE CO. AND MOTAWI TILEWORKS. WE'VE RECEIVED MORE PEWABIC TOO! ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS, RIGHT HERE IN ONE PLACE!

Happy Spring!

Spring arrived at 7:21 p.m. on Sunday, March 20th so it's the perfect time to join in the fun this Friday evening, March 25th and SPRING INTO NORTHVILLE for prizes and cocktails or just to get a whiff of spring fever.

Dancing Eye Gallery will be open until 8 p.m. Friday andwill be giving away a mystery prize--so come in and shop with us and don't forget to drop your name in the bowl for the drawing.

For more information on this new event go to http://www.downtownnorthville.org/.

Life's Too Short Not to be Irish!

These beautiful tiles are by Convergence Design which is a small family owned and operated business dedicated to creating unique handmade gift items and furnishings from recycled and environmentally sustainable materials. The 2 small tiles on the middle left of the photo are Terrapin tiles.

The first photo displays shamrock tiles by Fantastic Tiles and a sampling of St. Patrick's Day cards by Seltzer.

The Irish have many sayings, many full of humor and wit. As you toddle through these pre-spring days just remember this:

God is good, but never dance in a small boat.

Do visit us at the Gallery to brighten up your day!

Get Your Purple On!

February...

The birthstone for February is Amethyst. This purple quartz was a symbol of royalty in the Middle Ages. It also symbolizes clear-headedness and quick-wittedness.

The flower for February is Violet. Some also say Primrose or Iris. Regardless, the color of the month is purple.

So pick yourself up, put on your parka and pop in to pick out a purple present for your pal!