Evergreen classes at The Camellia

If you need a little Christmas, take a class at The Camellia. Smell those fresh Evergreens... View this email in your browser What are your memories of Christmas? Most of us associate Christmas with Family get-togethers, lots of food and baking, and Gifts. Maybe a turkey with potatoes. Well, before I came to Canada, my kind of normal was my relatives making lots of food, everyone getting together, and heading off to THE BEACH! No bundling yourself into so many clothes that eventually you bear a close resemblance to the Michelin man! An even 85degrees F in the shade was my kind of normal. Never ate a potato until I came to Canada. Does Santa Claus dress up with all those clothes and does he have a beard in the Tropics? Of course, he does! and many Christmases ago, I did run away, to Barbados. So, let's talk about Christmas dinner. Are you having the whole gang over, and wondering what to use for a tablecloth? Please do not tell me you are using a plastic tablecloth....we have great water-repellent, stain resistant cloths that look fabulous and are easy to take care of. They are a great price , starting at $25.00 to 28.00. Take a quick measure of your table, snap a photo of your table with your phone, and come visit The Camellia. Check out our tablecloths and the linen-look runner in the photo above. Our classes are up on our website...click on this link  http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html..the dates of the Workshops are flexible, we will do our best to accomodate everyone. Learn how to make fresh evergreen garlands, centrepieces, and windowboxes, classes run Thursday 18th. Dec. and Friday 19th. of December, 6.30-9.30 . Phone 475-3551 to register We have lots of ribbons, don't forget to come in and get tree topper bows made up, we also make bows for wreaths. Many Christmas decorations on sale , 40-50% off, garlands, and other goodies as well.   Have an awesome Weekend...and come Visit us at The Camellia...Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-6, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sunday. 12-5p.    Above all, don't forget to find the joy in the season.   A new arrival at our store - Vintage look Jeanne D'Arc living-inspired wall shelf.      OPEN: Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-6, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. p-(807) 475-3551. If you are coming at night, no worries, our entrance is clearly lit. Visit our website for information at http://www.thecamellia.com Read our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com   Twitter Website Email Come Visit The Camellia.   How do I get there?   We are 10 mins. from the Thunder Bay Airport, heading south on Hwy. 61. Turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6km. on the left.    Phone 807) 475-3551 Shop online at http://www.thecamellia.com Visit our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975 http://pinterest.com/thecamellia/boards/ Share Tweet Forward to Friend

Camellia's Sunday indulgences

Today is all about Sunday Indulgences....chocolate eclair on a pretty French plate.....

Enjoying my Orchid which has just rebloomed...... What's the secret with getting Orchids to reflower? Just a tiny bit of water, and lots of light.

Have a restful Sunday....

Memories of Summer Blooms

Daylilies by my pond.

On days like today, when the wind is howling, and the temperatures are a chilly minus 30, all I want to do is curl up by the fireplace. It's comforting to look at photos from my Summer garden,
remember spring is just a few months away!

Showy Begonias almost look like a Camellia blossom!

Pansy blossoms are so cheery, one can't help but feel happy when faced with their profusion of blooms.

Daisies are so plentiful in a Country Garden.

Of course, in the Springthyme, nothing is more showy than the flowering crabapple trees which line our Country driveway.

Don't these look as if someone spent hours painting and colouring them?

Yes, SPRING is a mere few months away!