Saturday, May 16, 2009








We had a great time at the Farmers Market on Saturday! A great crowd came out to see the Groundbreaking Ceremony, too. Thanks to all who came out. Don't forget, we will be at the Farmers Market next Saturday, too. Stock up on all of your favorite made in Michigan foods.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

"It's Happening"! The much anticipated Streetscape Project has begun in Downtown Farmington. Help the community celebrate by attending these two great events.



The Farmington Streetscape Video II is filled with familiar Farmington faces and information regarding the Project. Join us for a wonderful evening. After the movie there is an AfterGlow at Gala. There is no charge for admission to the movie. Please R.S.V.P. to the DDA office at 248-473-7276. You must have a ticket (you will receive one at the door to the Civic) to attend the AfterGlow at Gala.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Eclectic Elegance News:





We had a great time at our recent "Bow Making Class". I recently visited Carrie's house and she had her newly made bows on wreaths, plants, and even in her adorable daughter's hair! We will have more classes in the future so keep on checking our blog for the latest Eclectic Elegance news.

Speaking of news.....

We are happy to announce that Eclectic Elegance will be at the Downtown Farmington's Farmers Market starting Saturday, May 9! Look for our tent (no, it isn't purple) filled with the "Made in Michigan" products you love. We will have a selection of products from our great state like: Cherry Republic, Cottage Popcorn, Sanders, Germack, Vernors, and Hanover Chocolate. Of course we will have our incredible gift arrangements for sale. The Market opens at 9:00 a.m. and is full of fresh flowers, fruits, and vegetables. In fact, May 9 is the opening day of the Market and the day before Mother's Day. You can grab a beautiful gift basket from Eclectic Elegance, buy your flowers for your yard, and have a great day in Farmington all at once! Now that is one stop shopping! We would love to see you there. Stop by and say "Hello". We have missed being in Farmington and look forward to "catching up" with all of our friends.

We will see you soon at your favorite little white tent in the heart of the Downtown Farmington Farmers Market!

Dana and Nancy

Monday, March 23, 2009




Take a look at these customized gift arrangements. We just completed an order for a client's rehearsal dinner and the theme was "Motown". Well, you should know by now that we specialize in Michigan made products! We used 40 vinyl records and customized each record label with a famous Motown song, the bride and groom's name, and their wedding date. All the food you see is made right here in the Motor City. Not only will these beauties be used as the centerpieces; but after the party, hotel guests will take them and have a taste of Detroit.

Don't forget that Easter is around the corner and we would love to make Peter Cottontail's job easy! Give Nancy a call at 248-763-3918 or Dana at 248-939-3098 to order an Easter basket. Whether you are going to Easter brunch and need a hostess gift or your little bunnies need a treat, we are here to help! Take a look at last week's blog for a few examples of the baskets we are offering this year.

As the temperatures warm, spring decorating and gift giving begins. We are having a SPRING BOW MAKING CLASS on Wednesday, April 1, no foolin'! The class begins at 7:00 p.m. at Nancy's house. Come join us for some fun while we learn how to make beautiful bows perfect for wreaths, home decor, presents, and floral arrangements. The cost of the class is $15 and you will receive 50 yards of beautiful spring ribbon. Please call Dana or Nancy or send us an e-mail to reserve your place for this awesome class. Our e-mail address is info@eclecticelegance.com

Enjoy the first week of spring!


Dana and Nancy

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Eclectic Elegance News:





Happy Spring! A much deserved spring, by the way.

We would first like to thank you once again for all of your support and kind words. The Purple Building was so much more than just bricks and mortar... it was a home. It was where we made friends with so many people. We learned so many things about business and ourselves that the experience was "priceless". Thank you.

Eclectic Elegance isn't housed in the Purple Building anymore but our journey continues...

As you can see by the picture, we have Easter baskets ready for Peter Cottontail. If you are going to brunch on Easter Sunday, April 12, remember to take your hostess a gift from Eclectic Elegance. Maybe a coworker needs a little pick-me-up or your little ones need a visit from the Easter Bunny? We are still taking gift basket orders, shipping, and delivering. You can always reach us through e-mail: info@eclecticelegance.com or call Dana at 248-939-3098 or Nancy at 248-763-3918.

As the temperatures warm, spring decorating and gift giving begins. We are having a SPRING BOW MAKING CLASS on Wednesday, April 1, no foolin'! The class begins at 7:00 p.m. at Nancy's house. Come join us for some fun while we learn how to make beautiful bows perfect for wreaths, home decor, presents, and floral arrangements. The cost of the class is $15 and you will receive 50 yards of beautiful spring ribbon. Please call Dana or Nancy or send us an e-mail to reserve your place for this awesome class.

We will keep you posted to Eclectic Elegance news and events through this blog or you can join our e-mail list. If you would like to be placed on our e-mail list, please let us know by sending your information to info@eclecticelegance.com.

Happy Spring and Enjoy!


Dana and Nancy

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Thanks for the memories...












We want to thank each one of you for three incredible years. We both learned so much about ourselves, businesses, and the importance of friendship. We will treasure the relationships we made with you! Until we meet again...

Saturday, January 17, 2009




We still have a few great pieces of furniture for sale...

This screen is perfect for dividing a room or hiding a corner. Each of the three panels is 18 inches by 6 feet and covered with an off white canvas. $75

This beautiful white buffet has a "butcher block" top. The buffet stands 37 inches high is 22 inches deep and 44 inches long. This sturdy piece of furniture would make a great island in a kitchen or buffet in a dining room. $225

Finally, "THE CHAIR"! Truly a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art! The raton chair is $200.

If you would like more information regarding these pieces please email us at info@eclecticelegance.com


We hope you are staying warm and dry!
Dana and Nancy

Monday, December 8, 2008

Holly Days at Eclectic Elegance



Friday, December 12, will be a festive evening at Eclectic Elegance. Local potter, Dave Albrecht and watercolorist, Kathleen Spellman will be here for a special showing of their artwork. This is a great opportunity to meet the artists. Our special show begins at 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of food, drink, friends, and beautiful works of art.

Once you have checked off your list with all of the great gifts from Eclectic Elegance, you can walk down the block and visit the Gift Wrap Station. For a small donation, you can have your gifts wrapped while you wait! As you stroll the beautifully lit streets of Farmington, watch for the Roaming Reindeer. He has special treats for boys and girls from 1 to 92! His basket is filled with FREE gift certificates and holiday goodies.

You won't want to miss the "Wish List Window" located at 33316 Grand River. One lucky person will WIN the contents of the window which is valued at over $5500! For details regarding the contest and all the great activities during Holly Days, please give us a call at 248-478-7220 or visit www.DowntownFarmington.org

We hope to see you this holiday season in your favorite purple building, Eclectic Elegance. Remember to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!


Dana and Nancy

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

We got UGLY!




Take a look at our winner of the UglyDoll Photo contest. "Batty" Maddie had fun dressing up like her favorite UglyDoll, Ice Bat. Even Dad helped out so Maddie could "hang" with her plush friend. Kayla, our runner up, collected all of her UglyDolls and posed with them on her outdoor play set. Kayla's picture is in our front window. Congrats to our UglyDoll Drawing contest winner, Asel, and runner up Lisa. Both of these young artists' drawings can also be found in our window.

Thanks to all of you who participated in Ugly October. We had a great response and we loved each participant's enthusiasm and creativity. If you would like your drawing or photograph please stop on by the purple building by Thursday, November 20.

Don't forget, Eclectic Elegance is your home for UglyDolls!

Have an Ugly November and don't forget to visit us for our birthday celebration (details can be found in our previous Blog).

Dana and Nancy