We are OPEN online here at the Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

We are OPEN here at The Camellia. While we know a lot of you do not feel safe with a second wave of Covid being predicted for this Fall, we have launched a Shopify website for you to shop or browse online. You can shop and pay online, and do contactless pick-up. We can deliver your order ($), or you come into our store at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario. Fall is coming as our August nights are getting cooler. We've had a lot of rain last night, which was very welcome. 

Some of you are thinking about painting your old Kitchen cabinets with Cottage Paint. Think no more, just do it. You will get a new kitchen at a fraction of the price. We may have a Cabinet painting class coming up soon. For more information, go to http://www.paintoldkitchencabinets.com/

Here is a dining room set with chairs that were in the garbage, and rescued with Cottage Paint. The colour Driftwood was painted on the chairs. There is no need to buy new furniture, why not check the second hand stores and revamp something old? Thrift shops and Buy and Sell sites are booming at the moment, as everyone has had time at home to clear out their unwanted goods.  

It's time to put out a Fall  ' Magic' tablecloth, these are water-repellent and stain-resistant, they are perfect for everyday life. 

There are 2 ways to shop at The Camellia. 

1) Browse on-line at I window Shop.ca, pay on line and arrange for no-contact pick-up or delivery.

2) Shop in-store at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open Wed. through Sunday, maybe. Phone to check for current hours. There may be a 2nd. wave of Covid, in which case hours will change. 

p .807-475-3551. 

Here is the link to our online site: https://iwindowshop.ca/

Thank you for supporting small, local businesses in Thunder Bay. 

How's everyone doing? July 26, 2020. The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ont.

It's July in Thunder Bay, and it has definitely been hot and humid. The heat makes it even more uncomfortable to wear a mask. It's now the law that you must wear a mask in Thunder Bay. According to the Thunder Bay District Health unit's website, " As of Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12.01 am. all businesses and organizations in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area must adopt a policy that requires all members of the public and employees who enter or remain in an enclosed public space to wear a mask or face covering, under instructions issued by the Medical Officer of Health."

More information can be found at https://www.tbdhu.com/mandatorymasks

Most of us are fed up with the whole Mask/noMask debate, and just want our lives to go back to "Normal", or what life was before Covid-19. If wearing a mask helps us to cut down on the spread of Covid-19 , then just wear it. When coming to our store, do bring your own mask and put it on before entering our store. 

Our gardens are loving the heat, and recently we have been having tropical downpours, so we have beautiful Blooms and our Veggie gardens have been prolific with beans, kale, lettuce, peas and more. 

This is despite the recent invasion of Japanese beetles. 

Now, more than ever, it is important that we take some time for self care. Soaking in a bathtub and reading a good book is good for taking your mind off all the what-ifs. Visit our store, or call us (we offer delivery and curbside pickup), to pick up Lavender bath bombs, and Napa Soap bars. 

We know many of you have been using this extra time at home to do some painting with Serenity Cottage Paint.  You have been painting old Kitchen Cabinets, walls, and furniture. Thinking about painting your old oak Kitchen Cabinets? Go here to get the How-to: http://www.paintoldkitchencabinets.com/

Here is a dining room set which was given a Cottage Paint makeover, with the colour Expresso on this chair's frame, with some yardage from our store, this is a beautiful Delph blue Waverly toile fabric. 

Serenity Cottage paint can be sprayed, this is an old metal shelf sprayed with the colour 'Country Manor.'

It is important to add texture to your Home, and fabric is perfect for that. This bright Provencal blue burlap will add colour to your outdoor or craft room projects. 

Visit us here at TheCamellia.com. for #CottagePaint, Home decor, Cotton and linen fabric, and much more! Open Wed. through Sunday. Do bring your own mask, we do offer Delivery( $), and curbside pickup. Our Shopify store will be up and running soon, you will be able to order Cottage Paint, for pick-up or shipping in Canada. 

https://iwindowshop.ca

Birdhouses in the Bay

Aren't these unusual birdhouses?

They remind you that something neat can be made with odds and ends.

New beginnings at The Camellia

Winter in Thunder Bay.

Left over seedheads from the summer look like a work of art against the snow.

A New Year is all about new beginnings and making New Years resolutions.

Summer urns all dressed up for Winter. Most evergreens will stay looking green until the Spring.





Have a great New Year's Day!

Winter Wonderland Gifts

With Christmas just around the corner, what to send for Gifts is on everyone's mind, especially if you are in another city ( or country). Just call us and we will deliver your Gift choices, what could be easier? A potted Pointsettia is always a good choice for a Gift.

A Fruit and Goodies Gift selection will please everyone. This Gift selection has Scottish shortbread, Hazelnut crispy wafers, Lindor truffles, Ferrero Rocher truffles, and a selction of fresh fruit. We are near Thunder Oak Cheese Farm so some Thunder Bay Gouda can be added to your Gift.

A Spa basket is always welcome, this one has a selection of Bath & Bodyworks hand soaps with natural sponges.


For the person whose favourite movie is "Eat, Love & Pray" or "Under the Tuscan Sun", these olive-themed placemats, with matching apron, and tin sign will be sure to delight. The fabric is water-repellent .

For anyone who likes Debbie Mumm, this snowman Gift candle set is so cute.

Bath & Bodyworks Soap Giftset.

Lavender Sauna Basket. Contains Lavender bunch, and Lavender products from Niagara-on-the-Lake farm. Add some fluffy towels. Lavender helps reduce stress and promotes a good night's sleep.

Not sure if your people are going to be visiting their family at Christmas? Send a Faux Botanical Flower arrangement, a great choice for people who are on the go, and may not have time to care for fresh flowers or potted plants. Prices start at $69.00.



Camellia's is OPEN to help you with your Gift choices.

Saturday, Dec. 18th, 11-5

Sunday , Dec. 19th, Noon-5

Wed. Dec. 22nd. 11-6

Thurs. Dec. 23rd. 1-7

Friday, Dec. 24th. 11-2

We are at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. approx. 10 mins. from the Airport. South on Hwy. 61, Left on Hacquoil Rd. Continue on Hacquoil Rd. for 1.8kms.

Happy Holidays! Call 1-877-523-7444, or locally 475-3551