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I meant to post these photos last Feb. but circumstances had my blogging mojo in the pits last year.
The little wooden caddy was made for me by my Son-in-Love & for awhile, I grew herbs on the deck in it.
The weather was taking its toll though, so my sweet hubby refinished it for me &
now I only use it inside the house, down in my sewing room.
Four Mason jars fit nicely & provide a source of treats...
peppermint, cinnamon, marshmallows, hot cocoa...
to be used when visitors come to visit & sew with me in my sewing room.
I used this metal planter to coral some flowers one year....
![sewing room cocoa, tea bar 010 sewing room cocoa, tea bar 010](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fLqKWVqu5Qs/UtINoMd3LcI/AAAAAAAAO3M/BCK9sUYDbJo/sewing%252520room%252520cocoa%25252C%252520tea%252520bar%252520010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
but here it is doing double duty as a plate rack.
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You saw this little wire caddy in my last post...it holds sugar free flavorings,
to add to your coffee or tea...
Hazelnut, Vanilla, Almond, Raspberry & my favorite, Caramel!
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When any of my sewing friends come to visit,
I try to serve something sweet to nibble on while we talk & sew.
Usually it is cookies ...
![sewing room cocoa, tea bar 015 sewing room cocoa, tea bar 015](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XWprnn8ZrZw/UtINuENI0QI/AAAAAAAAO38/_gTWiODLLoY/sewing%252520room%252520cocoa%25252C%252520tea%252520bar%252520015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
& ALWAYS some chocolate...
![sewing room cocoa, tea bar 016 sewing room cocoa, tea bar 016](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7aFhh_9DQvw/UtINwRMTKcI/AAAAAAAAO4M/jvLm6nvqEIM/sewing%252520room%252520cocoa%25252C%252520tea%252520bar%252520016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
with a few *heart-healthy* almonds available in pretty milkglass containers, as well.
![sewing room cocoa, tea bar 018 labels sewing room cocoa, tea bar 018 labels](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u2FsHd8Awng/UtINyiUD5YI/AAAAAAAAO4c/b8-kISMeQFM/sewing%252520room%252520cocoa%25252C%252520tea%252520bar%252520018%252520labels_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
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I have a WIDE variety of teas available.
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![sewing room cocoa, tea bar 021 sewing room cocoa, tea bar 021](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kHVXki7a1gs/UtIN4pP-0dI/AAAAAAAAO5M/DcInyin6KHY/sewing%252520room%252520cocoa%25252C%252520tea%252520bar%252520021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
I am always on the look-out for more interesting flavors to try, too.
![DSC_3743 DSC_3743](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m_-unmexRvw/UtIKfoIj-VI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/1sG8GrQK4ls/DSC_3743_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
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I change the fabrics that cover the Mason jar tops, according to the season.
This little candle was an embroidery design done on my sewing machine.
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I often just cut circles of novelty fabrics with the theme of the current season's motifs on them.
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This was the set-up in my sewing room, over the Christmas holiday one year....see all the snow outside?
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Cute little mugs with matching snack plates add to the winter festivities.
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Unfortunately, with our lingering cold weather, they're still appropriate in April right now!
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The mugs match the individual plates....
![DSC_3738 DSC_3738](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lPeCK8vVCy0/UtIKZpE-dqI/AAAAAAAAO6s/U0r6xS5EPEo/DSC_3738_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
& every pair is a wee bit different from the others.
![DSC_3739 DSC_3739](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WQ61aYaFNH0/UtIKbltqF1I/AAAAAAAAOqw/1o88JmgW200/DSC_3739_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
I even have candles that match the appropriate seasons!
![DSC_3742 DSC_3742](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jLmPEE0-tI4/UtIKdgqwvKI/AAAAAAAAOrA/m1ffpnlirHc/DSC_3742_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800)
I am SOOOOO ready for Spring, though!!
Bring on the flowers!!!!
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Thank you for visiting The Gazebo House today.
I wish you could join me for a cup of something hot & a sweet treat!
fondly,
Rettabug