About Me

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Sandpoint, Idaho, United States
I've been married to Chet for 26 years...we have two children together and Chet came into our marriage with two children! (all together, we have 2 girls and 2 boys!) 31, 29, 23 and 21 years old. Yikes! I can't believe I am old enough to have kids those ages! I was born in Louisiana where my Grandparents were cotton sharecroppers and I'm very proud of my cajun heritage. The photo above is my mother, Georgiana Smith Linde at 8 years old. She passed away when I was very young, but she carries on in my heart forever... My hubby supports my endless rabbit trails of creativity and he gets extra "points" for that! Thank you for visiting my swirly glittered- up world filled with paint, glass & ribbon...share the love...leave a comment! Email me! I'd love to hear from you! sharifrench@gmail.com
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would have not a single bit of talent left and could say, 'I used everything You gave me' - Erma Bombeck

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Show Schedule for Southern Charm

Well,..it's time of year again....applying for shows - and always fun to try new arenas and see friends, old and new!  In August....
                                         

Always LOVE going to the buggy barn and buying fabrics and other goodies (even though I don't actually quilt...:)  )

 In March...
                         

34th Spring

Arts & Crafts Show

March 4-5-6, 2011

Spokane Fair & Expo Center

Spokane, WA




Up next is...FEBRUARY 2011



Green Valley Ranch Resort


2300 Paseo Verde Parkway


Henderson, NV 89052


www.greenvalleyranchresort.com/hotel
This serene destination is the perfect location for a relaxing art retreat. For those who desire exciting night life, it is only a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip. And don't forget GOLF -- some of the best courses are located in this area. Enhance your art with a visit to the Red Rock Canyon; take a gondola cruise on Lake Las Vegas with singing gondoliers....




Vendor Show Sunday Feb 27


Always good to start the year off right!  And that means the Art and Soul Retreat in Las Vegas!  Yippee!  Vickie and I LOVE this retreat - the classes, the artists, the fun, the sun! oh yeah baby....Vegas here we come!  The show is always a fun time too!

See you soon!!









SOUTHERN CHARM: Do you Heart these?

SOUTHERN CHARM: Do you Heart these?: "Do you just love these? I do! Kinda hard to see, but these double sided puffy hearts are embellished with two rhinestones and a gem d..."

Monday, February 7, 2011

Do you Heart these?


Do you just love these? I do!  Kinda hard to see, but these double sided puffy hearts are embellished with two rhinestones and a gem dangly...29" ball chain...AND, also included is a mini-tin with the same design in a silver organza bag, perfect for gift giving!
Now available at the Zany Zebra in Sandpoint on First Avenue and
Under the Sun in Bonners Ferry, Idaho!
Questions? Email me at sharifrench@gmail.com
Southern Charm's fabulous facebook page is LIVE (created by Pam @ Like Media) and you have about 24 hours left to become a fan and maybe WIN a beautiful Heart necklace!! woot! woot!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Empty Nest Syndrome....

Two Thousand Eleven.
Back to College they go.
Oh my, missing the "kids".
Next year, all 4 + 1 spouse will be here.
That will be great.
Then I'll really feel empty nesting....
yikes.....
Chet is making chocolate chip cookies..
really?
Just for us?
Back to the gym, I go.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy 2011!

A Wonderful and Prosperous 2011 to Everyone!  A chance to renew....a couple of things on my list are...
text less...(try, try)...handwrite notes more.......and many more of course...what are yours?

This photo of Lake Pend Oreille was taken by Kelsey as we were heading to Cda on Friday afternoon....we are SO fortunate to live here!