Lisa, I am interested in some of the trays you have. I have some seeds from your want list. Ok, now the question, what is the difference between a seed tray and a cutting tray? Please email and let me know what would be a fair trade. Thanks, Kim kimandmark@bellsouth.net

Thanks MKRuby, I look forward to the 6th to see who I'll be trading with, I have already started on my May box in an effort to be on time this month. I hope you can use some of the plants I sent to you. Your in a climate similar to mine and everything I sent does well here. I am excited to see my first trade box too. I will post when it arrives and let everyone know about the goodies I get. Thank you for doing this monthly trade, I know it is a huge undertaking and your very appreciated for doing it.

busybee and bcb - I think you're probably right, my mantel is higher than most and there's not much room between it and the ceiling. I love the birch pillars and they're a much less expensive than the PB candlesticks. They'd probably give me the rustic look and also stand out better aganst the stone. bcb - thank you! They're real stone veneers. We just remodeled the fireplace and used the ledge rock to cover ugly cinderblocks. I think this is one of my favorite results from the remodel. We used the same ledge rock outside for exterior hardscape. It came in single pieces and took our stone mason FOREVER to install on the fireplace because we didn't want him to cut the ends like we did for the exterior. Our kitchen floor is basically the same slate but in 16" slate tiles. It has a lot of variation of color and hides dirt and brown lab hair very well!

Sorry if my post was confusing. I would definitely use the tea lights with these. I was thinking I would mix in some battery taper candles in candle holders and the two combined would be my centerpiece. I dont' really have any good decorations for my DR table. Off the top of my head, I have seen these at signals, plow and hearth, and fast find. I am sure a few other places but I can't think of them at the moment. :) Do you use them just at Christmas time Fun2BHere? I am wondering if they can be left up all year or winter at least.