ARTIST PROFILE: Barb TenEycke

After 20 years in the decorating and design field, Barb TenEycke gave up her day job. “My interior design clients were asking for something custom and that's how it all started,” says TenEycke. “Eventually this love affair with painting grew more and more, and gradually I decided this is what I want to do.”

SCENE & HEARD: March/April 2016

It's been almost two decades since he's been in Hamilton and country music superstar Garth Brooks is set to make his triumphant return with a concert on March 26 at the FirstOntario Centre. Brooks, who released Man Against Machine ““ his first new studio album in more than a decade ““ last year, is joined by Trisha Yearwood.

ARTIST PROFILE: Christie Lance-Reaume

When someone stopped Christie Lance-Reaume to ask if her bracelet was a Lovelinx, she was taken by surprise. “I was out grocery shopping and a woman said she'd been searching our website before she bumped into me,” says Lovelinx founder and creative director. “I gave her a hug ““ that made my day!”

Lovelinx, a web-based company, puts a modern spin on traditional charm bracelets offering a variety of sterling silver bracelets and necklaces with a personal touch.

Thermal fashion

Perfect for walking the dog on a cold winter night, the M12 Special Edition Women's Heated Jacket from Milwaukee Tools keeps you warm with its own battery powered heating system.