Craft Revival Virtual 2020, Evergreen wreaths, Magnolia, and Shea Butter at the Camellia, Thunder Bay, Dec. 2020.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop

It's getting really close to Christmas!!   Craft Revival Virtual, Wintergreens & Magnolia, Shea butter, and more....  Hello! How is everyone doing? Christmas is getting really close, and this year there is a bit of a panic to get things done early, and to buy all our Gifts now in case we get into another lock-down situation. In the photos above, we are featuring some of our Handmade wreaths and sprays, these make great Gifts!  We just received a skid of Cottage Paint, and are trying to get it on the shelf.  If you have been waiting for Sheets, they should arrive this coming week!!   We have fresh Magnolia bunches here ( a small miracle, there have lots of procurement issues), and will be making up some Magnolia and Tamarack Wreaths.   In case you missed the Artisans Virtual Show,  here is the link to this show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3120066831453576/. To access the albums you need to join Artisans Northwest Virtual Fine Art and Craft show 2020.  Once you are on the page, you will see Albums in which each Artisan has their work for sale. To see the Albums, click on photos on the left. Then click on each photo for a description of the Art, and how to purchase, pay, etc.  We are taking part in CRAFT REVIVAL Virtual, which is on until  Dec. 6th. 2020. https://www.thecraftrevivaltbay.com/. Here you will be able to shop 146 vendors online! You will find The Camellia listed under GIFTWARE at https://www.thecraftrevivaltbay.com/giftware,  A big Thank you to those of you who have ordered products from our website, we offer contactless pick-up from our shop, or we can deliver to your door.  Our link to purchase to https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/handmade-vintage. You can access our products by going to our website, https://iwindowshop.ca/, scroll down on right hand side to get to Handmade & Vintage section. Click on the VIEW and 5 pages of products will pop up. if you have any questions, pick up the phone and call us at (807)475-3551.  ----------------------------------STAYING SAFE  We know that fear of contracting the virus is keeping some of you housebound, so we have set up our Christmas greenery and floral items on our outdoor Porch. If you need ribbon bows for urns, we can also bring those outside. Cottage Paint charts can be brought outside. Hand sanitizer is available upon entering our store, and we have disposable masks for sale.  For those of you who would rather have a booked Appointment time to visit our store , the Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. You can book a time on Thursday evenings between 5 and 7p. ( we have yard lights ! ) or you can phone to arrange a time, 475-3551. You can book for up to 4 people.  You can purchase and shop for Paint, Handmade items and Floral, and some Bedding online at our new website: https://iwindowshop.ca/ Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/camelliafromnaturetohome/ Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home-145600168837975 Find Out More At this time,  we can't help but feel anxious. This is THE year to indulge in decorating your home for the Holidays!  There is nothing like the smell of fresh evergreens, especially Balsam. We have Fresh wreaths and swags for sale, and we can deliver or you can do contactless pickup. Are you a DIY'er? We have metal hoop bases, faux winter stems, ribbons and more. Need Fresh Magnolia or Eucalyptus ( seeded/ silver dollar/ or Baby Euc.)? Call a week ahead to order, prices vary weekly. And, don't forget, we have Lavender! Lavender is perfect for relaxing and unwinding, and helps to maintain a sense of calm. Get your bunch today! $17.50 +hst.  Just arriving!! Shea butter from Ghana in tubs, and Jamaican Castor Oil for thinning hair ( yeah....!!) .  Lastly, for those of you who would rather have a booked Appointment time to visit our store, the Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd.  You can book a time on Thursday evenings between 5 and 7p., or by phoning us at 807-475-3551.  You can book for up to 4 people. You can also shop and pay online and do contactless pick-up, or we can deliver ($). Due to Covid, there are NO RETURNS on Bedding, and Blankets. There will be a 20% restocking fee on any paint supplies returned, and as always, Paint is NOT returnable.  OPEN  Wed. 11-5.  Thurs. 12-5, ( 5 to 7p. by appointment ) Fri. 11-5 Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. Thank you for supporting small shops like ours!

Artisans Northwest 2020 is virtual this year!

We know many of you have visited us at the Artisans Northwest Show which was held in the past at The Valhalla Inn. This year, due to the pandemic, Artisans Northwest will be a virtual show, in an online format. 

Here at The Camellia, we will be one of the participants in this virtual show. 

Follow Artisans Northwest on Facebook, to get all the details. 

Here is the link; https://www.facebook.com/groups/3120066831453576/.

This year, more than ever, it is important to support local Artisans. 

We have 2 albums on this page: here is the link to our WINTER designs: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2731143010457436&type=3

Our other Album on this page is our Dried Floral designs, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.1462936227233776&type=3

Happy shopping! 

Staying positive in the face of a Second wave , The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Some days it is difficult to be positive, and you may think that this pandemic will not be over, ever.  You are out running errands, and you get out of your vehicle, and are walking towards the store, and then, oh shoot, I forgot my mask!, and you return to your car to get your mask on. Cases are on the rise everywhere, and the thought of a second lockdown looms. What can you do? 

You can get ready for Christmas, which will be here before you know it. It's time to pull out all your winter decor, and start decorating. We have had warmer than normal temperatures lately, it has felt like Fall, or summer. How has the weather been where you live?  This tree was photographed at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. 

Christmas brings along the Gifting dilemmas - what to buy for those on your Christmas list. One of our favourites is Silly Goats moisturizing lotion, in Peppermint Eucalyptus. I find the lotion has a nice pepperminty fragrance with the undertones of menthol from the eucalyptus. Silly Goat milk lotions include sweet almond oil, avocado oil, shea butter and goat milk. 

Now is the time to order your fresh evergreen Wreaths, we are busy picking greens, and gathering grapevines and twigs. Wreaths made with local greens last a lot longer than wreaths bought from grocery stores. They also make great Christmas Gifts, you can call us and order Wreaths to send for Gifts, p. 807-475-3551. Gifts are online at https://iwindowshop.ca/, and at https://www.thecamellia.com/

Warm scarves, and cozy hats also make great gifts. You can find these for sale at our store at 30, Hacquoil Rd. 

We all know how important hand washing is, hand made soaps are a practical Gift. 

We are excited to be part of The Craft Revival , Virtual 2020, which will be online only. Follow us on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/camelliafromnaturetohome/

In past years, #ArtisansNorthwest's annual show has been at the Valhalla Inn. This year, the show will be online only, follow #ArtisansNorthwest on Facebook for all the details. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3120066831453576/

Stop by and see us at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. off Highway 61. Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5, Fri. and Sat. 11-5, Sunday, Noon to 5. 

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