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Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Camellia, Our storefront is Closing soon, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop
It is time to say Good-bye to our physical storefront, at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. in Slate River, Ontario. We have most of our inventory on Sale, and our store fixtures and props are for sale. Christmas is coming soon, and this is a great opportunity for you to buy unique Gifts at a great price. 

Neutral wooden bowls and Flowers with dried palms

If changing your decor every season is not something you like doing, we have interesting, neutral-toned items which look lovely all year long. You can easily add seasonal accents to complete your decor. Shown above are  hand carved wooden leaf Bowls, with faux cedar, and dried palm branches.

 
Cottage Painted black nightstand w. 2 drawers

This nightstand ( painted with Cottage Paint Midnight) is on sale on our website: https://iwindowshop.ca/products/painted-nightstand-with-2-drawers-mdf?_pos=1&_sid=b0b86913d&_ss=r

Painting a drawer with Red Cottage Paint

Christmas is coming up, it's quick and easy to craft some decor items with Cottage Paint. We will show you How, and there are 55+ colours to choose from. This colour is Canoe , and you can buy online at   https://iwindowshop.ca/products/pinks-and-red-tones-serenity-silk-cottage-paint?_pos=2&_sid=6a43fca3c&_ss=r, or come into the store. Our hours are variable, so phone and listen to our hours for the week. 


Drawer painted with Red Cottage Paint


Antique wooden cabinet

All of our store fixtures are for Sale, this antique cupboard is very old, the two                               pieces can be separated, and used individually. 

Antique wooden cabinet for sale

Glass display shelving

There are various sizes of Glass shelving for sale, these can be used in a Craft room or Hobby area in a Home, and are great for organizing supplies. You can see through the glass which is handy for finding supplies quickly. Phone us for measurements.   


Glass cube shelving

We are located at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. off Hwy. 61. Our storefront will be closed soon, so plan on a visit as soon as possible. Phone 807-475-3551, to listen to out current hours. Find us on Facebook, and on Instagram @camelliafromnaturetohome. 
Shop online at https://iwindowshop.ca/



Thursday, July 13, 2023

Mega Summer SALE at The Camellia.



Iris blooms in Northern Ontario


Here in Northern Ontario, we are halfway through our so-short Summer, and what a summer it's been! There have been some super hot days, some really cold days and nights, and hordes of mosquitoes and ticks. The upside of being so close to Lake Superior is a cooling breeze blowing off the Lake. 

We are closing our storefront at this time, so we have a MEGA Retirement SALE on all remaining product and fixtures. You will be able to shop online, after the store is closed. Below are some photos of some of our fixtures for Sale, if you are interested, phone and make an appointment. 

Lake Superior at Mink Mountain boat launch

Looking forward to having some time off...! 

What products do we have left? 
      • limited colours of Clara Clark Queen and Twin Sheet sets
      • weighted blankets
      • some tablecloths, lots of runners, & Heritage Lace valances
      • Cottage Paint 30-40% off
      • some leggings, scarves, purses left
      • lost of cushions left
      • Pottery on 40% off
      • fixtures for sale
      • wreaths 40% off
      • lots of decorative ribbon at 40% off
      • lots of baskets 
      • upholstery fabric by the yard, cottons, and fabric for trade show display
      • painted signs, and wall decor 40%off
      • one-of-a-kind items
      • vintage pieces
      • chalk painted furniture on sale. 
      • wedding bouquets and supplies, all on sale
      • Christmas and Fall items, all on sale
Antique dresser for sale

For sale: This 3 drawer antique dresser with mirror has been painted with Cottage Paint. It is painted in a double distressed finish , and then coated with a flat wax. There is stencilling on the top of the dresser, and on the 2 drawer fronts. This item is large, and you must pick-it-up. It measures 32"wide, by 32"high, and 19" deep. The mirror adds 35" to the height. $249.00 or best offer. 


Book stand for sale

Sloping wooden wall rack for Sale: great for books or magazines, perfect for a Waiting room. 31.75" wide, height is 64.75" , depth at bottom is 9". 


Pressed Tin chandy for sale

Pressed Tin Chandy for sale, perfect for Camp, or outdoors on a patio. 

Wedding decor for sale Thunder Bay

Large wedding arch decor pieces for Sale. 


Wedding bouquets on Sale at The Camellia

A selection of faux Botanical Wedding bouquets for Sale. Great for an elopement!

Custom Dried Floral the Camellia Thunder Bay

Dried florals are all on sale. 

Dried Garden peonies
Dried Peony blooms. 

Fixtures for sale The Camellia



Glass display fixture for sale



Antique cupboard for sale

Antique Cupboard for sale. If you would like to view any of the items we have for sale, phone 807-475-3551. 


Friday, June 2, 2023

Retirement SALE at The Camellia, Slate River, Ontario

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop
Hello! It's time to say Good-bye to our Brick-and-mortar Store!! Our HUGE SALE Continues. 




30% OFF all in stock Cottage Paint. ( Gallons, quarts, 8oz)
40% off Wreaths & Floral designs
Outdoor Tablecloths, on Sale $20.00 
Runners 30% off 
Minky ( double layered)  blankets, Queen $50, $60.00
Fashion Scarves & Tops 20-40% off
Leggings, 30 % off
All Purses are on sale 
Sheet sets ( Clara Clark), on sale $42.00,
Queen size mostly
All weighted blankets on Sale
Throw Pillows 40-50% off
All Decor, Plant pots, Vases, etc. on sale. 
Fabrics by the yard- 30-40%off. 
Ribbons by the yard

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All sales are Final ( no returns). Last day is June 21st. 



Wednesday, October 19, 2022

When you have a 2-car Garage but you can't park your car in it.

Thunder Bay Flower, Gift shop, and Decor.
It's getting chilly out there, and for those of us who live in a cold climate, we know that snow is coming. All that summer stuff now has to find a home somewhere, kayaks and Camping gear, Gardening and lawn care stuff, sports equipment, and the list goes on. 
House with garage, image from Pexels

Some of us are lucky to have a Garage, however, stuff gets thrown randomly in there, causing a gigantic mess. . And, of course, no one wants to clean it up and organize it. Which leads to a lot of ...'Do you know where the  -------- is?' Which may lead to "IDK- I don't know." 
Some of us forget that the Garage is an expensive dumping ground... it can cost anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000 and up to build a garage, and this is a very low estimate. 

So what is in your Garage today? When the temperature drops, will you be able to park your car in it? No-one enjoys scraping ice and snow off their windshield. With our minus 30 C temperatures, it would be much better if you were able to park your vehicle in your Garage.

snowy winter in Northern ontario

Let's see what is in a typical Northern Ontario garage. Since we just finished Summer, random items from Camping and fishing trips are strewn everywhere. Once the Camper gets back from the lake ( hopefully soon), then all the Fishing and Camping gear can get stored in the Camper. Of course, we are in Northern Ontario where Hunting season has started, and then, there is Ice fishing. Wait, there are also a couple of Kayaks and lifejackets over there. 

Lake Superior Thunder Bay Marina

Systems for storing everything in a garage are all important. Slatwall is our # 1 tool for organization. You can buy Slatwall in a Building supply store, and cut it to fit your wall space. I recommend painting it with a dark coloured Paint, like Serenity Cottage Paint. Buy Cottage Paint here  https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/cottage-paint/products/grey-taupes-serenity-silk-cottage-paint. You can also Shop for Cottage Paint instore at The Camellia, at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. in Slate River, Ontario. 
 
sporting equipment on a garage wall



kayaks and snowshoes  stored on a garage wall

Maybe one member of the household likes Sports cars, and of course, that definitely cannot be parked outside in the cold! ( Most sportscars are taken out maybe once or twice a year, just saying!)

red corvette image via unsplash

Then there are the random belongings of other people that somehow end up in your garage. Sentimental items that belonged to a family member who passed away. Parents who died and left their belongings for their children to sort out. 

Projects that were started and not completed. Mouldings left over from your house which was built 30+ years ago. Flooring that was bought, and never installed. Cork underlay which was leftover from a flooring project. 

covered couch in garage

With Winter coming up, snow tires have to be installed perhaps. What is THAT in the way? It's a 9ft. long couch, that couldn't fit through the doorway of a rental home.  You may have been asked to help someone move, and now, you've messaged them several times about their couch, and yes, their couch is still in your Garage. Now you can't put the stove on to warm up the garage....

When you have a 2 car Garage, but can't park your Car in it. 
Come shopping at The Camellia for Cottage Paint, Decor, Bedding, and perhaps to chat about Garage organization! 
The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 
p. 807-475-3551
@camelliafromnaturetohome. 


Friday, September 23, 2022

Autumn Days in the Country event, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On.

oak leaf on a person's knee

You are invited to :
"Autumn Days in the Country,"  hosted by The Camellia. 
A Celebration of Fall Home decor, Dried Flowers & Wreaths, Bedding, Tablecloths, and much more. 
Ask about how we grow and dry our Flowers and grasses, and view many simple ways to add Autumn decor to your Home. Have you heard about Cottage Paint and would like to learn how to use it? Enquire abour our free Demos and upcoming Fall Classes. Do bring your photos of any Decor/Paint projects you need help with, and measure your doors ( for Wreath size) and Tables ( so you know what size of Tablecloth will fit). Bring a friend!

Cottage Paint Furniture projects

Kitchen cabinets painted with Cottage Paint

It is not too late to get your Furniture or Cabinets painted with Cottage Paint! Clean up is a breeze as Cottage Paint is water-based, and is low voc. Choose from close to 60 colours. 

tumeric soap benefits

As Winter approaches, we must take care of our skin, this is our fav Tumeric Soap. A healing Soap, in stock at our store, the Camellia. 

Coco d'or reed diffuser

A fresh smelling Home is what you will have when you use our Reed Diffusers from Coco D'Or. 



Waterfront at the Marina in Thunder Bay, Lake Superior. 

image via unsplash.com, road winding and mountains

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Open Wednesday through Sunday, year round
p 807-475-3551
IG@camelliafromnaturetohome

Friday, June 10, 2022

NEW show! Sparks and Fire Thunder Bay, the Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop



Sparks and Fire show poster
  
Hello! We are inviting you to attend a brand new Event!

SPARKS & FIRE Show and Sale.
 This is a curated Show of established and emerging Artisans. This event is happening Saturday, June 11th.2022 from 11-4pm, at 712 MacDonell St. There will be the Hot Paddle Pizza food truck on-site, and music from CILU Radio 102.7 FM. There will be various Artisans, Potters and emerging Artists, do stop by and visit!

dried palm branches the Camellia

Yes, the Dried Palm branch obsession is on!! These are so in style at the moment for Wedding ceremony archways. They are sold out everywhere, but we have a bit in stock at our store, The Camellia. 


purple garden flowers Unsplash.com


It's garden time ... that magical moment when the weather is warm enough to plant veggies and Flowers. But wait, we had a really wet Spring, so the Blackflies, Mosquitoes and ticks are next level. They rival the biting kabaura flies, found in the Rupununi, during rainy season in Guyana. See photo below of the Rupununi area, in Guyana. 

 

Rupununi savanna, Guyana

During the rainy season, one does not venture into the jungle, unless every square inch of skin is covered in full safari gear. Given that the temperature is 95 degrees, plus the humidity is the same, it is a sticky adventure, so be prepared. 

mosquito net The Camellia

We have Travel Mosquito nets and no-see-um Nets for sale, in our store. 

Mosquito net How-to




Summer field the Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

It's June and the beauty of a Northern Ontario summer is all around us! 
Have a great weekend, and come out and see us at 'Sparks and Fire.'

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Salte River, Ontario
p.807-475-3551
Shop online at https://iwindowshop.ca/

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

It's May Long weekend, The Camellia, Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop

dock on lake with blue sky

Hello!  It's  MAY long weekend...that long-anticipated weekend when fishing season opens!  Preparation has started weeks ago...cleaning out Campers and Rv's, and making sure Boats & trailers are ready to go. Many of you are likely heading out this long weekend to open up your Camp. It feels good to freshen things up at Camp - add some handmade flannel Camp pillowcases, and tackle that musty scent with our Forest-scented Balsam & Cedar diffuser. Our No-see-um and Mosquito nets are a must. Don't forget to cover up in our Camo leggings, the ticks are already out.

We are OPEN this May long weekend,
Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5 Sun. 12-5. Closed on Monday.


Lake decor & Mosquito nets, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Extra blankets and pillows are a must...the air is still chilly. This is a classic Lake colour scheme - Navy blue, sunshine yellow and Cottage white. In stock now at our store.  

Nautical pillow and blanket

Spring project DIY: Updating your Floor.
A quick way to update your floor is to paint it with Serenity Cottage Paint. Here we started out with 1/4" automotive tape on a cement floor, basecoated with Serenity CP in the colour Lichen, stencilled a Coral motif, then finished with Cottage Paint satin varnish. You can sweep up dirt easily, and mop with water and dishsoap.   


Painted cement floor with Cottage paint Serenity

Spring project DIY: Updating your Doors. 
Tired of your wooden doors? Just paint them with Serenity Cottage Paint...choose from a palette of 58 colours. Lightly scuff up doors, clean with Cottage Paint Clean ' Prep, then use a 10mm microfibre roller to roll on 2 coats. No topcoat needed. 

interior door painted with Cottage Paint




Spring mountain view at The Camellia

This is our view at our store. It's worth the drive to come and see us! We are well-stocked with products, and you can custom-order Painted signs, Floral Wreaths and Dried Florals. 
We are triple-vaxxed, and we encourage you to continue to wear your mask when indoors. 
Have a wonderful May long weekend! See you soon! 


Saturday, April 23, 2022

Craft Revival TBay, Spring 2022, Mother's Day Gifts, the Camellia, Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop
It's Craft Revival time in Thunder Bay, and while it's supposed to be Spring in Thunder Bay, it's raining a lot at the moment. All our songbirds have returned, and the Robins, and lots of geese and Sandhill cranes, so it will get warmer, at some point. Soon, we hope!


girl in field of flowers, image via Pexels

We (Camellia from Nature to Home) are not taking part in in this Spring's Craft Revival, however you can still visit our store at 30, Hacquoil Rd. in Slate river, or you can shop online here: https://iwindowshop.ca/.





You can shop the Craft Revival in-person on April 24, 2022, at various locations. ( see Map above).  
            If you have any questions, check their website at https://craftrevival.ca/


We make Wreaths here at The Camellia, hand-made signs, Custom Floral arrangements, and also sell Dried Flowers, some of which we grow in our Garden in the Summer. 

person holding a dried flower bouquet


Eucalyptus Plant Spa package


dried Bunny Tails bundles
These are a selection of the Bunny Tails which we grew, and we also sell them Bleached. Buy here: https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/home-decor-and-gifts-for-delivery/products/bunny-tails-bleached-dried-bunch


bleached dried Oats

Bleached Oat bundle ( shown in photo above). 


Lavender Mother's Day Spa package

Our Neob luxury Lavender Gift set. Lavender is known to promote relaxation and sleep, and to help reduce anxiety. We carry products which are produced in small batches at Neob Lavender in Niagara on the Lake, Napa Soap company in St. Helena, Silly Goats Farm products, and more. Buy here: https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/at-home-spa/products/luxury-lavender-spa-gift-set


Burgundy peony wreath

This is 'Our beautiful moments' Wreath - Buy here: https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/home-decor-and-gifts-for-delivery/products/collect-beautiful-moments-wreath. $79.95 + hst. We offer delivery services in Thunder Bay and surrounds. 

Hand painted sign The Camellia

These are some of our Hand-painted signs, we do custom orders if you are looking for a particular saying. 

Hand painted sign The Camellia





custom floral design the Camellia

reading pillow

This Reading Pillow by Clara Clark is a must for anyone who likes to read in bed, or is recovering from surgery. This is a wonderful Mother's Day Gift. This Reading Pillow in unlike any back pillow you've tried before. It is sturdy and fully supportive (filled with high-density memory foam), our bed backrest is 31" high, and will support and cradle your entire body while you read in bed, play video games or watch TV. Buy here: https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/home-decor-and-gifts-for-delivery/products/reading-pillow-nestl

Magnolia table Cookbook on black ash plank



hanging fuschia basket at The Camellia

Last, but not least, we will have locally grown, Hanging baskets for Mother's Day Gift delivery. Phone us to reserve 1 for your Mom or Grandma. 
Phone 807-475-3551, The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario