Why is my attachment finder window different

My finder window has my frequent file folders in the sidebar. When I use mail to send an attachment it's finder window (and Sidebar) usually mimick the finder sidebar. However I noticed my recently added folder in my finder sidebar does not show up in the finder sidebar through Mail attachments. ( I hope that was clear enough explaination). All the previous ones are there. Any suggestions??

Contacted Applecare. It appears the folder wes nested to far into the system. By placing the folder in the documents folder (only 2 levels in) the folder now seems to stay in the sidebar area.

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