Artisans Northwest Show 2016, Camille Overmeer, Booth #44, Scandia Room, Valhalla Inn

The best place to buy Hand-made artisanal goods is at The Artisans Northwest show, which takes place this weekend at the Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay. 

Sat. November 12, 2016 from 10am-5pm.

Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 10-4pm.

Are you starting your Holiday decor? Visit Camille Overmeer of The Camellia for fresh Winter wreaths, faux wreaths and floral designs of every colour. We are in Booth 44, of the Scandia room ( just off the Main Ballroom). We look forward to seeing you! 

The Camellia on Hacquoil Rd. is open this weekend, Sat. 110-5p. Sunday 12-4p. 

The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. 

p(807)475 3551

Celebrate the Handmade at Artisans Northwest 2014, Camille Overmeer

Celebrate the HANDMADE !  Plan to attend The Artisans Northwest Show : on this weekend at the Valhalla Inn. Sat. Nov. 15, 10-6p. Sunday Nov. 16, 10-4p Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

The Artisans Northwest Art Show is on this Sat. Nov.15.   10-6p. Sun. Nov.16     10-4p, at the VALHALLA INN You can find us in the Oden Room, booth # 54. This is one of the smaller rooms to the side of the main ballroom, opposite the Viking Room. We will have our fresh Christmas Wreaths ( like the one in the photo above), and dried and faux floral arrangements. Many hours have been spent climbing in and out of ditches, picking birch, osier dogwood, and wintergreens, in order to make up the freshest product possible for you. These designs are limited in quantity, and the Artisans Show is the best place to get our fresh wreaths. As long as greens have been picked after 2 consecutive frosts, they will last. So it's not to soon to get your Winter wreaths up. The sooner you get started, the more time you will have to enjoy them. This is a good time to pull out your Christmas decorations, start sorting them by colour. Give away the ones that have seen better days ( we really don't want to hear you say that you are still hanging on to a wreath we made 20 years ago!). Then sort the rest into a theme, see what you need to buy new to update your collection. And ask our advice, that's what we are here for. Visit our blog at http://fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home Phone 807-475-3551 30 Hacquoil Rd. South on Highway 61, left on Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6kms. on the Left. (That's approx. 10 mins. from the Thunder Bay airport) Our hours for this week are as follows: Thursday 12-6p. Friday  11-1 p. Sat. 11-5p. Sunday please call ahead if you would like to come out to the store.   Winter Workshop at Camellia's Never enough Thyme..we are so behind on posting our classes. We promise to have them up on the website by the end of next week. Register soon for the Vintage Sap bucket Evergreen class. Visit http://www.thecamellia.com         Parties to attend? Choose from one of our purses to make your outfit sparkle...$26.00 & up, in red, black, silver, purple & more.

Decorating for Christmas, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Decorate your Light fixtures. Easy enough with all the realistic looking flowers and vines we carry here at The Camellia.

This light fixture has dried magnolia leaves, a branch of bendable twig, a stem of glitzy berries and black and white checked taffeta ribbon. We just received some fab new ribbons!

My house is in a sad state of neglect - too busy at this time of year designing and decorating clients houses. Well, back to the trenches ...trying to uncover my kitchen countertops..! and of course, the battle with the piles of mail... not to mention I've barely started my Gift shopping, cards, well........ they will all have to be e-cards.....

Camellia's - OPEN Wed. through Sunday. Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-8p. Fri. 11-7. Sat 11-5. Sun. Noon-5
This Monday we'll be Open briefly in the am for others picking up orders.

30 Hacquoil Rd. p - 807)475-3551

Happy decorating! and gift shopping and card writing .....

Wreaths at Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Yes, we have snow, fresh Wreaths and all kinds of goodies for you at the Camellia!

This Christmas, why not send a fresh and faux Magnolia Vase arrangement? Perfect for the on-the-go person on your list.

This Evergreen tribute is made on a saddle so it can be used on a headstone or deck railing or on top of a windowbox. 1 in stock at present.

Nature's Gifts from our Garden - what a great Gift idea for the person who loves to decorate with naturals and drieds. Ask for the Bamboo leaf wreath with peonies and roses.

This is a large signature piece suitable for a fireplace - and it can be custom made to suit your decor.

1 cedar and birch wreath in stock - it measures 45" across.

Small square Evergreen, this wreath can be used as a wreath or as a centerpiece on your table, with a trio of candles in the middle. It can also be hung on the door to form a diamond shape!


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Camellia's -OPEN Wednesday 11-5, Thursday NOON- 8p, Friday 11-6p, Sat. 11-5, Sunday Noon-5p.
p- 807)475-3551 or toll-free 1-877-523-7444

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Artisans Northwest Show, Valhalla Inn, Camille Overmeer

Camellia's From Nature to Home will be at the upcoming Artisans Northwest show at the Valhalla Inn. We will be in the Icelandic Room, booth # 67. This room is down the Hall from the Ballroom and to the right.

We have been busy all Fall making up product for the Artisans show, but as the saying goes...Never enough Thyme..!!

Camellia's From Nature to Home will be at the upcoming Artisans Northwest show at the Valhalla Inn. We will be in the Icelandic Room, booth # 67. This room is down the Hall from the Ballroom and to the right.


The show runs Sat. Nov. 19, 10am-6pm, and Sun. Nov. 20. 10am-4pm.
Free admission, with a silver collection at the door.

We will be showcasing our Handmade product at this event - featuring Christmas , Winter , & everyday products. Questions? Phone 807)475-3551

See you there!

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

Our BEST Holiday Ideas

If you are feeling overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle of the hOlidays, take small consolation in the fact that your Tree isn't this BiG. This is the tree in the Eaton's Centre in Toronto, all aglow with Crystals.

Don't forget the Garden outside. We are busy doing up Urns for clients, these are your Summer urns which can be dressed up for the Holidays. This one is stunning with Magnolia Leaves, cedar, and Dogwood branches.

This urn is a mixture of Holiday greens and Eucalyptus , with Curly Willow accents.
Simply Stunning!
This piece will continue to wow passers-by even after Christmas is over!


We have an assortment of Artisan made Metal work at our store. We also have Artisan Angels, they are great for Holiday decorating, and can be used in your Summer Garden.



Necklaces make great Gifts. A necklace will dress up an everyday outfit.



Who can resist a fabulous Purse with matching Pashmina?

Flowers make a great Family Gift, this design incorporates Hydrangeas and Hyssop Lavender which we grew in our Garden this Summer.

A Hand-made Rug is a welcome Gift for anyone who just bought a new house, or has a Camp or Cottage.

These are Vintage Feed sacks which I picked up at Junk Bonanza , and was hoping to make them into Cushions. However, Never enough THYME!!

This is our Cedar and Birch Twig wreath, smells heavenly!!


Come out and visit us at Camellia's on 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. We are OPEN

Wednesday, Dec. 1st. 10-6 p and Thursday, Dec. 2nd. 11-8p. Fresh Wreaths are made to order, so phone in your orders early. Phone ahead if you need to come at other times, p-475-3551
We offer Delivery as well, delivery charges vary , depending on your location.

Flowers make great Christmas Gifts

Wondering what to send for Christmas? Flowers are the perfect solution... Call us today to discuss your Gift-Giving needs. This design is contemporary, and would fit into any colour scheme.

Have to buy a gift for a person who's passionate about Canadian products? Try our Lavender products from Niagara on the Lake.


Hand-made Lavender soap, and Calendula Oatmeal soap. Nice little Gift for someone, who doesn't like to feel like they are at The Spa?

Christmas is a mere month away, off to make my gift list..!!

Fall's here

At least technically it is although it still feels like the dog days of summer with temperature's in the 80's. While it'd be nice to pretend it's summer and lollygag around, sadly it isn't ... school's back in session, and so are we.

This week is our Autumn Splendour week kicking off on September 23rd with our week-long Great Autumn Sale. Enjoy 30 - 50% reductions on select products including bath products, table linens, curtains and much more. Contact us at camille@thecamellia.com or at 807.475.3551 with questions or requests. Sale wraps up Sept 27th!

September 26 - 27 is our annual Fall Open House. Visit us on Saturday from 11-5p and Sunday from 12-5p and take in our new fall bouquets and wreaths. Custom designed with natural flowers and foliage, no two pieces are alike.

This season's must-have: our Magnolia and Birch wreaths, recently featured on the 2009 cover of "Handmade in Thunder Bay," in classic dark brown and green earthtones.

Check out our essential oil blends to help you survive the upcoming flu/cold season by breathing easy while still looking fabulous (there's nothing attractive about the sniffles and a runny nose).

If you're like me and your idea of being whisked away from it all has to do with flowers, try our "Smell of a Flower Shop" direct from France; if you're like my son whose tastes are more epicurean, then you'll appreciate the scent of Crème Caramel from Aromatique wafting languorously through your home.

Upcoming workshops:
September 26th: Celebration of Sunshine
October 3rd: Designing your Thanksgiving Centerpiece
October 3rd: Lake Superior Fall Wreath.

Please contact me to reserve your place: camille@thecamellia.com or 807.475.3551.

Well I’d better get back to it – I’m taking advantage of the continued good weather to harvest and dry our garden flowers; also working on hydrangea and oregano wreaths, and designing French Linen Laundry bags (part of the Pretty & Functional line).

Hmm...mental note to self: take a moment to stop, breathe and be inspired by everything around me. And for my readers: Dream, design, decorate, re-invent old spaces, and notice the beauty everywhere!

See you in the country.