Holiday Gift Ideas, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

We're racing around trying to get all the outdoor decorating done before the snow flies, ( which is supposed to be tomorrow). These red twigs are growing in the ditch, they will really stand out once the snow is on the ground.

It's not too soon to place your orders for wreaths and swags. Get them in early and you can start on your own decorating! We will be at The Artisans Northwest show coming up next weekend at the Valhalla Inn.

Busy sanding and sealing some Artisan made metal Garden art. These make a wonderful Gift for the Gardener or Cottager on your list.

Christmas Gatherings Show coming up at The Camellia....! Open Wednesday through Sunday. p-(807)475-3551.

Nature's Decorating Gifts , the Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

One good thing about the colder weather - you can curl up by the Fireplace! Pull out all your Christmas magazines, and start thinking about decorating for the upcoming Holidays! Wouldn't it be nice to be organized and have most of it done ahead of time?

Time to think about Gift Giving - this is a nice personal Teapot - at a price of (are you ready for this?) $13.95.

Burlap is so in this season --make a big bow, then add streamers of waterproof Flora satin in the middle. This ribbon is amazing - we sell it at Camellia's - it will float in a pond and hold its shape ( and it's cheap!)

Fill your summer planters with Winter greens - here we used balsam, 2 types of pine, and later added magnolia leaves. The smell will rejuvenate you. Notice that most of the items you need to decorate with can be easily found in Nature. Just look around you and start gathering before the snow flies.

We're busy getting our Christmas products and Holiday Goods set up for CHRISTMAS GATHERINGS 2011. Starts November 11th ...grab a friend and head out to get inspired for the coming Holiday season!

Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, On
Open Wednesday through Sunday. p -(807)475-3551
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Camellia's From Nature to Home, Thunder Bay, On

Busy making Sleep Pillows with the Hops I grew this Summer. Hops are supposed to make you sleepy.

Sorry for the short post! Too many things to do, and not enough time to do everything.

Come Visit Camellia's! Open Wednesday through Sunday. Thursday 12-8, Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. p (807)475-3551

Bay Leaf wreaths , Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Christmas is coming and I'm trying to get into the spirit of things by making fresh Bay Leaf wreaths! These wreaths take a long time to make by hand, and they also take a lot of Bay leaves.

The smell is wonderful.... spicy and sweet at the same time. This wreath would be great in a kitchen or dining room.





Come visit Camellia's ...OPEN Wednesday through Sunday.
P-(807)475-3551


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Happy Thanksgiving! The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

It's Thanksgiving Day Today! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We're grateful to each and every one of you who support local business and shop at The Camellia. We're thankful that we live near Lake Superior. Also very grateful that we are able to live in the countryside.

What are you grateful for ?

Yes, we're still learning how to use the Panorama option on our camera...

Beautiful Maple leaves in our Yard.

Being able to go for a walk in the back 40.

Going to bake some Apple Pies today for Thanksgiving dinner.



Take a moment today, and write down all the things you are thankful for, and place them in your Blessing Bowl!
Take a m

Remember, if you're not sure what to Give, everyone loves fresh Flowers!
Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Camellia's - 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Off Hwy. 61.
We're OPEN today, Thanksgiving Day, with limited hours. Call ahead at 475-3551

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Custom Florals at Camellia's, Handmade in Thunder Bay, On

You meet all kinds on interesting animals on a Drive in the Country. I stopped on Farm Road to take some photos of these Cows, they all came over to see what I was doing.

This little guy wanted to get as close as possible! I said GoodBye to them, and went home to have a steak dinner...(feeling quite guilty about this...sigh....)

We're busy trying to get some Custom Designing in, this is a nice accent to match our lime green & chocolate Bedding. This would look fabulous on a bedside table.

Here's the arrangement beside the Pillow from the SOYA collection of Bedding which we sell - available in Duvet cover and all the matching accessories.

We're also busy trying to harvest everything from the Cutting Gardens...from this..

......to this. This wreath also has Peonies which we picked from the Garden a while back. Come visit The Camellia - we'd love to see you!
Enjoy the warm weather we're having for September!

OPEN : Wednesday through Sunday. Friday 11-5, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5.
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. p-(807)475-3551




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Harvest Door Swags, Camellia's Thunder Bay Flowershop

Someone gave me a bundle of Wheat from the Priaries - what a wonderful golden colour!

I combined the wheat with some Oak leaves I had preserved last Fall ( using the Glycerin method), added some apple branches and voila! A harvest spray for your front door , a nice welcome to the Fall season!

Here's the same piece on a Red door. Price: $29.00-$39.00

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Camellia's - 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. OPEN Wednesday through Sunday.
p-(807)475-3551

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Boating at Cloud Lake, Camellia's Thunder Bay Florist, ON

It was time to take a break today and go for a Boat Ride. Cloud Lake is a mere 20 minutes away from us. So we loaded up the boat and off we went.

It was cloudy when we got there, but still nice and warm. Lots of other boats were on the Lake . The Golden was quite worried about the noise of the motor, but eventually he pulled his head out from my arm and started to enjoy the ride.

We were lucky and spotted a Loon on the Lake. I've never seen one close up before, so this was a treat.

Cloud Lake is quite high up, as you can see from this photo which was taken on the way back home. Need a break? Go for a boat ride on Cloud Lake!


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Camellia's - Open Wednesday through Sunday.
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On
p-807-475-3551



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Evergreen Brickworks Farmers Market, Toronto

A trip to Evergreen Market is not to be missed. It's a great showcase of all of Ontario's Farming Community and their products. So nice to see Ontario-Grown. A wide variety of unique vendors awaits you. It is one of my sister's favourite Markets.

Vauxhall Peace , Love and Flowers - all-natural lotions and salves with unique, healing properties. Contact: Adele Hinshelwood at 905-336-1594, from Kilbride, On

Lots of Organic Veggies, and Farm produce. We bought Garlic Scapes, Peaches, Salad mix, Carrots, zucchini, and Evelyn's crackers.

Fresh bouquets of Flowers ..locally grown. I bought some Globe Thistles for drying.

Zinnias, Glads, Lavender Hyssop, Statice and all kinds of wonderful Flowers.

LPK's Culinary Groove - Gluten free cupcakes, cookies and all sorts of goodies. They have a shop on Broadway Ave.

Sweet Potato Doughnuts - so Yummy!

Wooden pieces of Art - made from salvage Wood pieces and slate - Shelf Life - Contact Bernard at 416-897-6103.




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Camellia's - We will be open again August 17th, 2011

p-(807) 475 3551