Happy Canada Day at Camellia's, Thunder Bay, ON

 Happy Canada Day everyone!! What are you doing today to celebrate?  My favourite activity is being in nature and being around Flowers. I hope you have something fun planned for today..

 What do you love about living in Canada? I love looking out at the mountains from my window. There is so much land in Canada, and it's usually safe to walk. ( maybe the occasional Black Bear or so..!)

And yes, if you hear a gunshot, you don't usually have to drop and roll. 

 

 Lost of Lakes, it's so nice living next to the largest body of freshwater in the world, Lake Superior.

     Of course, you never know what or who will move into your Yard. We think the beaver has left our pond in the back 40. However we have a runaway Chicken, we're not sure why he or she left home, but  our         Golden retriever and the chicken are not getting along.

Happy Canada Day! Call and check our hours today and stop by the Baggage Building at the Marina from 5-8 and say Hi!! Fireworks on tonight at the Marina.

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Ikea Kitchen Makeover at Beach cottage

http://www.abeachcottage.com/2012/06/beach-cottage-kitchen-and-ikea-faktum.html

 When I travel to Europe, I'm always amazed at how clean and tidy their houses are, and how they mange to purge themselves of all things unnecessary. Everything is there, but hidden in cupboards. The counters are clean, and no, they don't have a Maid service coming in regularly.

I think the only people who have clean kitchens are the ones that eat out all the time. NOT happening at my place, here's a scrumptious Coffee Cake which was just made.

In Europe, they seem to have  a knack for mixing ultra modern Ikea cabinets with century-old antiques, and it blends and looks wonderful. How do they do it? 

Visit Camellia's! Strawberry picking is coming up, mention the word STRAWBERRY and get a discount at our till!

OPEN Wednesday 11-5, Thurs. 12-6, Friday 11-5, Sat. 11-5. 

Sunday is Canada Day and we are at the Baggage Building at the Marina at the Handmade Market between 5-8p. 

Have  a wonderful week, oh, please go to our Facebook page and Like Us!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975

Jordan Staal on being traded during his Wedding in Thunder Bay

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All I have to say is can't a person have some time off on their Wedding Day , what the..  *********.???????

Is there no decency left in this world..?

Summer photos at the Camellia

 It's always more fun to do Product Shoots in the Summer. Warmer weather, green grass, and blue skies.

 We sell this wonderful Hand Lotion at Camellia's - smells just like fresh Lilacs!

 And their Soap is heavenly!

 A Butterfly stops by, attracted by the Lilacs....

 Love this old Window idea for a Garden wedding.

Eiffel Tower  Candle Holder with 2 levels - this would look great in a Gazebo, especially at night!

Visit Camellia's at 30 Hacquoil Rd. Open Wed. through Fri.

Thursday: Noon to 6, Fri. 11-4. Sat. 11-5, Sun. Noon to 5.

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Oh I almost forgot - about the grand Opening of the BBAC at the Marina this Friday.

You'll find our work in the Gallery , and on Friday we will be at the Handmade Market from 5-9p.

The Season Opening of the Baggage Building Arts Centre, Splash Pad and
 Mariner's Hall Exhibits at Prince Arthur's Landing.

 Baggage Building Arts Centre
 Create your own art project to take home, meet local artists and arts
 groups, watch mural demonstrations, listen to great local music, visit the
 gift gallery and artisan market and more.
 The Arts Centre will be a hub of artistic programming, demonstrations,
 displays and sales all summer long.

 Splash Pad
 Bring your bathing suit and make a splash in Thunder Bay's newest, state 
 of the art splash pad.

 Activity stations around the Splash Pad will keep the kids busy with
 bubbles, chalk-art murals, fun and games.

 Mariner's Hall Exhibits
 Get ready to learn about the History of Prince Arthur's Landing, the
 Canadian Navy, and Thunder Bay's role in Flowing Grain to the World.

 Check out the exhibits and chat with interpreters.


                        Friday June 15
                          Prince Arthur's Landing
                                 1:30-9pm

St. Jacob's Farmers Market, St. Jacob's, ON

 St. Jacob's Farmers Market is a lovely outing ! What a treat to be able to visit!  Piles of fresh veggies, grown on the Farm. Radishes and rhubarb stalks...

http://www.stjacobs.com/farmers-market

Apples are so tempting..these ones are quite large and look so delicious..!

Asparagus   growers were informing us that it is so hot this year, that their asparagus yields will be down.

One of these colourful begonias came home with us, to go onto a Balcony.

Cement bowls, packed with succulents, great for those of us who don't like to water frequently.

Hand -made cement bowls - these would make great birdbaths.

And there are lots and lots of stalls selling all kinds of goodies.!

Camellia's will reopen on Wednesday May 30th, new Provencal tablecloths JUST IN!!

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Summer is almost here at Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Summer is here....the countryside is awash with the green of new leaves  and the pink of Apple Blossoms opening up!

 Just In! New all-natural Baby Bear soap from the Rocky mountain Soap Company.

 

 My favourite Summer must-have - Foot butter. Keep your feet sandal ready by using a pumice stone everyday and applying our Foot butter.

Everyone getting their plants now? Look at this cool idea seen at Creekside Nursuries, talk to Anne -the Pond Lady.

Camellias' HOURS FOR THIS WEEK. 

NOTE: OPEN : Wednesday May 23rd. 1-3

Thursday, May 24th. 1-3

Normal hours resume on May 30th. 2012. 

See you soon!

Mother's Day 2012, Camellia's, Thunder Bay

Mother's Day is coming up ..it's this Sunday, May 13th. 2012.

When I say "Mother" what images and thoughts are popping up in your mind? Here's a photo of my lovely Mum...

How has your Mum influenced who you are today? What sort of things did your Mum teach you? 

Make sure to leave a comment on this post, and if you're in the Thunder Bay area, you will be entered in  the draw for a Memories photo frame.

What are you doing for Mum on Sunday?  If your mum  lives in Thunder Bay, but you don't, you can call us at 1-807-475-3551 or toll-free within Canada to order a Gift to be delivered to her. 

A vase of Fresh Flowers is always a nice Gift. 

Your mummy probably loves to Garden, so send her a locally grown collection of potted plants,  which she can enjoy all Summer long. We have Geraniums, Kangaroo Paw, and Spanish Lavender, to name a few.

There are wonderful Spa baskets to pamper her... with useful things such as  Hot Flash mist.. and Foot Butters for keeping her heels soft....

We have so much instore at Camellia's  - Purses, pashminas, and locally made jewellery

Come Visit Camellias ! Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-6, Fri. 11-6. Sat 11-5. Sun. 12-5

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We've just returned from Holland, here's a peek at what we saw.... more to follow in a later blog post...

Remember to leave a comment below to enter the draw..

Thanks for visiting !    Camille

Play and Giggle, Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

What do you do when you're fed-up and feeling kind of ...well.....low? You can imagine you are up in the clouds, off to some wonderful vacation.....

Imagine you are flying above the clouds...it's quiet, calm and serene.....

Do what it takes to stop yourself from being angry and upset ...sniff a vanilla leaf..( surprisingly it has no smell)

These are our Lake Superior stones ...for sale at True North Co-op on Algoma St. They are now located in the old Folino's corner grocery store.

Yes, as adults we get bogged down by the details of Life, and dealing with the everyday , so today, play a little, giggle a little........ tell us what you do when you're feeling low....


Camellia's, 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, On ( just outside Thunder Bay)

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Handmade Christmas Wreaths for indoors and outdooors, Camellia's , Thunder Bay,On

This is out teensiest wreath of preserved boxwood and checked taffeta ribbon.

Osier Dogwood Wreath , looks stunning against a light coloured or a black door. Only 1 left for sale at $45.00

Our biggest Wreath at 5 feet across. This is a custom order for a large wall, customer is using it indoors.

Custom Door design for a client who lives in the Mink Mountain area. This one is done with faux magnolias and pine so that it can be reused next year.

Hand-made Winter quilts.

Pomegranates are plentiful in the Grocery store now, I usually buy them for use in fresh center-pieces, and I also dry them for use later on in urns and dried arrangements.

Herbes de Provence bags - good gift for the Foodie on your list. Use to season Meat, chicken, or fish.



Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Today, Friday, we're OPEN until 6.
Sat. 11.30-5. Sun. 12-5

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Happy Decorating...

Naughty or Nice?

Have you been Naughty or Nice?

Whether you've been Naughty or Nice , you can find the Perfect Gifts at the Camellia. Stop in today!

Send a Gift of fresh greens and long-lasting Flowers. A great choice for the whole family to enjoy.

Come Shopping in the Country for fabulous Gifts! Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday, Friday: 11-6p, Sat. 11-5p. Sun. Noon-5p

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30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, On

Opening Day at Artisans Northwest Show, Valhalla Inn, Camille Overmeer

Even though we are dead on our feet right now, here's a tiny sampling of some of the booths at Artisans Northwest.
Fresh Greens in Vintage Tin container, at The Camellia.

Bare organics Hand-made soaps.

Artisans Northwest Show at Valhalla Inn on Sunday , Nov. 20th, 10-4

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