I went as part of a new Meetup group for those of us who want to go to cultural actives with others…read moreand not alone. Wonderful choice for the first event. The art house worked with Maybury State Park to have a group of local artists go for 3 days and produce paintings that shows the beauty and places in the park. Most did 3 or 4 paintings in different type of mediums depending on the artists strengths. The group went to the Live @ 5 Reception that opened the exhibit. Tickets were $35 for non members. Appetizers, 2 drink tickets, and live music from a harpist and a flute player from the Michigan Philharmonic. You also got to look at the art, shop the gift shop, meet some of artists and see the awards given out for the top pieces. A pleasant way to spend part of an evening talking to other art lovers and enjoying a cool summer evening while helping out a local organization that supports the arts. Looking forward to the event in September.

I decided to stop by Northville Art House after a visit to the library across the street…read more Northville Art House has a small gallery and gift shop. Viewing the exhibit is free of charge but donations are welcomed. The current exhibit is "Art That Pushes Boundaries" featuring the work of local artists. In addition to the exhibit, I noticed that a painting canvas kit was available for donation. The art house offers in-person classes including visual art training. Wouldn't it be nice if every town had an art house with exhibits and art education programs like this one? This is a wonderful community resource and I will be stopping by whenever there is a new exhibition.

Great little eclectic art shop in downtown Northville. For a small footprint this business packs a…read morebig punch with a variety of items ranging from knick knacks to glassware and my favorite their hand made/painted ceramic tiles. These tiles which were the focus of my trip can be used as standalone art pieces, high end artistic back splashes, accent pieces and the list goes on and on. I am considering buying a beautiful Calaveras tile (Mexican Day of the dead celebration represented by colorfully decorated skull) for the tequila station I have in my basement bar. This is just one example of the some of the uses for these artistic tiles as they can add beauty in so many ways to your home. Overall I am a big fan of this business. If you enjoy browsing unique artwork and/or are looking for some accent art to add to your home than this is a business you should definately check out the next time you are in downtown Northville.

The service is great. Very personalized. She helped me pick out the perfect birthday gift. (A…read morebeautiful art tile for her collection) They don't have a huge selection of tiles. But they do display many artists and designers and all at a good range of prices. Definitely come in and shop.

The salespeople were very nice and installation went fine. But in less than 6 months, a cord broke…read moreon the blind. Seemed simple -- but then I had to remove this floor to ceiling blind and bring it back to them. No warranty! And it is going to cost upwards of $150 for a repairman to replace a cord. When I contested this issue, they said they are no longer a Hunter-Douglas authorized repair center. I asked why -- they said to take it up with Hunter Douglas, as they had no idea why. I then called Hunter Douglas and they said that Windows & Walls knows why. Anyway, Hunter Douglas referred me to Times for Blinds who is an authorized repair center for them. Major runaround, and it would be good to know what the process and warranties are - before you buy.

Windows Walls & More in West Bloomfield is definitely the best place for window treatments in the…read moremetro area. They offer so many services and strive to make your home beautiful. I've worked with Susie for many years and have purchased Hunter Douglas (at a great price!) and other treatments too. The entire team at Window Walls & More are so professional and stand behind their installations and products. And I have had a few product issues after the install that were not their fault, but they were my advocate and now they are perfect. I can't believe all of the reviews are not 5 stars. Their installer Tim is the best I've ever seen and he makes it perfect. Over many years I have gone back to them when remodeling my home. I recently remodeled my den and they came to my home with everything I needed. It's beautiful and as always the made the whole experience fun.

I have been following Sophie's evolution as an artist, and buying when I can, for many years. A few…read moreyears ago, I was looking for a massive piece of art to display on a large wall in our newly remodeled house. After searching everywhere in town and online, I commissioned Sophie to come up with something that would do justice to the space. Best decision I ever made. The painting is not only gorgeous in itself, it gets along perfectly with the rug and furniture. Everyone who comes to our house is struck by how it makes the room come alive. Sally Seymour

From the owner: Fine Art & Photography - Find the right art for your home or…read morebusiness. - Commission property or portrait photos. Art Consulting: Choose with confidence - discuss your needs and budget with no obligation or pressure. Create just the right ambiance at home, or upgrade your business image: both for the workforce and for the impression it provides to clients. We can visit your home or business - appointments welcome, first appointment is FREE! Further appontments $60 with 60% of the fee deducted from any art purchase. Choose from our website and/or from the work of selected local artists. From dreamy landscapes, to edgy urban abstracts, to a portrait of the CEO - your taste, needs and preference. Art starting at under $200. Easy payment and a no-fuss return policy. Commissions accepted for painting, sculpture & portraits. Architectural, real estate, headshot and still life photography. Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area. Anything art-related, please ask!

UPDATE: Here it is four years later, and everything I said before still applies. In fact, things…read morehave only gotten better as they've streamlined their online auctions and moved into a more auction-friendly, customer-centric location (with real windows in the store!) and the staff has gotten the process down better. Yes, the shipping can be high because they can't "cheat" and send comics via Media Mail like smaller sellers can. But that just makes bidding in person that much better, you lucky locals! Still some of the best packaging in mail order. Haven't been to the new location yet but looking forward to it!

They think they know everything about collectibles. They insult your knowledge about your…read morecollectibles. Stay away from them.

What a wonderful place to have in the community. Soul Studio is part of Friendship Circle. It's a…read morestudio art program for adults with special needs. At Soul Studio, participants work with volunteers using fibers, ceramics, paint, sculpture, wood, digital arts and more to express themselves and create works of art. These crafts and art pieces then are displayed in the galleries and are available for sale to members of the community. The best part is that the proceeds help the organization and additionally the artists receive some of the funds. If you're in the market for a unique gift, home decor or more, come check out the gallery and purchase wearables, home items, ceramics or even beautiful art for your walls of your house. It's truly a special place that means so much to so many.