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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 16, 2012 · 30 What treasures lie behind Oakville doors? Art show Daughter inspires art career By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF When people see a motherdaughter artist duo, they'll likely imagine the daughter has followed in the footsteps of her parent. But, in the case of Oakville's Barb TenEycke it was just the opposite. "I got into it late in life, after a career in interior decorating," the 50-year-old, who has been painting for the past five years, said "My daughter was an artist years before I was and so I joke that I got it from her. People say, `You're daughter must have gotten her artistic nature from you,' and I say no, not really. I got it from her." Now, the former interior decorator turned full-time artist is hosting an art show and sale of her original acrylic paintings in her home this weekend. Her daughter, 21-year-old Leanna TenEycke, will be a guest artist, with a showcase of her fantasy art and jewelry for sale, along with Elli Konkle, a stone and wood sculptor. For people who have wondered what art treasures are stored around town, Oakville Galleries is giving art aficionados a chance to see. The gallery is hosting a one-night only cocktail reception that showcases some of the finest art held in private collections in Oakville. Art Privé 2012 takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at the Gairloch Gardens location. Limited tickets are currently on sale. The one-day reception will feature the works of renowned artists such as Paul-Émile Borduas, Lynne Cohen, Marcel Duchamp, Wanda Koop, Joan Miro and more. Proceeds of the event will go to the Oakville Galleries' artistic and educational programing. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $95. The gallery is located at 1306 Lakeshore Rd. E. For tickets, call 905-844-4402. For more information, visit www.oakvillegalleries.com. Free Christmas movies playing Oakville Encore Cinemas and Retro Festive are hosting four free Christmas movie screenings right after the Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday. The screenings support the Oak Park Neighbouhood Centre's food drive. The cinema will play National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (11:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.) and How The Grinch Stole Christmas (11:45 a.m.). Admission is by donation of a non-perishable food item. The cinema is located at 171 Speers Rd., Unit 25. For more information, visit www.retrofestive.ca/events. nikki wesley / oakville beaver / @halton_photog paintings at Seasons Restaurant. The show is dedicated to her friend Betty Lue Roger who lost her battle with cancer this summer. The two painted together regularly. The show features still life and floral pieces in a transitional, contemporary style. Her work is also regularly available at House Warmings and Bloom 84 in downtown Oakville. The exhibit will come down partway through December. on the walls: Carol Hamilton is currently showing her Barb TenEycke Barb said having her daughter, a Sheridan College illustration student, at home was the inspiration she needed to get into art. But, having had a career in interior decorating has helped make the transition as the profession is a creative one as well. Now, she paints Canadian landscapes. She has exhibited her work at a number of shows already, but this is her first selforganized event. The show runs Saturday and Sunday (Nov. 17-18) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on both days. The home is located at 2096 Pen St. For more information, visit www.barbteneycke.com. Cashmere and silk fringed pashmina triangle with coyote trim. Taupe, black. $435 What a great gift idea! Save when shopping this season The holiday season is filled with tradition. Many families have their own unique customs, and those traditions create lasting memories for adults and children alike. One such holiday tradition is shopping for gifts for family and friends. Many people enjoy holiday shopping, anxiously anticipating the look on their loved ones' faces when they open their presents. But holiday shopping is even more enjoyable for shoppers who can save a little extra money. The following are a few tips for shoppers who still want to give the perfect gifts but don't want to break the bank. · Stop paying for shipping. Many people now do their holiday shopping online. Online shopping can be more convenient and give consumers more options. But some shoppers still shy away from online retailers for fear of high shipping costs. However, some retailers offer free shipping to consumers who spend a certain amount of money. In addition, savvy shoppers can scour the Internet for free shipping codes they can use at checkout. Some retailers even offer free shipping during the holiday season (last minute purchases might not be eligible) to entice customers. · Empty your wallet of gift cards. Gift cards are popular gifts come the holidays, but many gift card recipients fail to use their cards prior to their expiration dates. Many cards expire 12 months after their initial purchase date. If your wallet is filled with gift cards you received last holiday season, use them to buy gifts for friends and family now before they expire. · Make a list. Santa Claus is renowned for making a list come the holiday season, and holiday shoppers should follow his lead. Prior to your first holiday shopping trip, make a list that includes the names of friends and family to buy for and what you want to buy for each one of them. Doing so decreases the chances you'll forget someone and be forced to drive back to the mall. Reducing the number of shopping trips you have to make will conserve fuel and save you a substantial amount of money and time. · Pay in cash. If you're not a fan of online shopping, then use only cash when shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. Paying with cash eliminates the risk of overspending with credit cards, which will come back to haunt you in January when the bills are due. Take a predetermined amount of cash with you when shopping, and once that money is gone, then it's time to go home. · Don't be tempted by retailer credit cards. Retailer credit cards can be very tempting, especially when the cashier offers an immediate 20 percent discount if you sign up for the card at the register. But that discount comes at a steep price down the road. Not only will you be receiving a bill after the holiday season, but that retailer credit card will most definitely feature a high interest rate that can negate the initial discount at the register -- unless you pay off the balance in full. · Create spending parameters with your immediate family. The economy has yet to fully recover from the downturn that began nearly half a decade ago. As a result, many people still approach the holiday shopping season with a degree of trepidation. Get together with your immediate family and establish spending parameters so no person feels like he or she has to spend too much money on holiday shopping. Agree that no gift should cost more than $25. Everyone will still enjoy the holiday season and one another's company. Celebrating 61 years in Oakville 209 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville (905) 845-2031 Monday-Friday 9-6 · Saturday 9-5 · Sunday 12-5 www.barringtons.ca