December musings from The Camellia, Thunder Bay.

It's December already, and as you turn the page over on your Calendar, you wonder how did it get to be December, where does the time go? December means Christmas, and putting up a Tree, and decorating, and baking, along with entertaining, and let's not forget Gift Buying. This year, we've been contemplating ( dare I say it? ) not putting up a Tree at all. Scaling back to a " Less is more " look, or maybe even a Coastal Caribbean look year-round. Perhaps a twig Birch tree with lights and some seashells and starfish. It all stems from a desire to carve out a sliver of time to just sit, and do nothing.

Then there is the Gift Buying for people who have everything. Flowers and fresh arrangements make a perfect Gift for the whole family. Here is a long lasting vase of fresh magnolia leaves, red huck twig

and faux magnolia blooms. Call us at (8070475-3551 or toll-free at 1-877-523-7444 to order. Don't leave ordering until the last week as it becomes difficult to arrange deliveries. ( everyone is out trying to do their own last-minutes! )

Fresh cedar, magnolia leaves, white tulips, and white amaryllis blooms. 

We have fresh Wreaths made from local Evergreens, these smell wonderful and are long-lasting.

Our favourite long-lasting flower is Star of Bethelem, it's the white spike flower in above photo, and the bloom lasts for a few weeks. 

Stop by and Visit at The Camellia for all your Gift Giving needs, or phone us and we can deliver. Gift certificates are available also. We are Open Wed. through Sunday.

30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On . p 9807)475-3551

Merry Christmas from The Camellia, Thunder Bay

 The big Day is almost here, and we are wishing you a Merry Christmas, and  many Blessings in the New Year! If you bought a Magnolia wreath from us, they keep for a long time after Christmas.

 

We are taking a much-needed break , if you would like to come visit us at the store, phone 475-3551 to check for hours. 

Thank you for your support this past year!

Spring Fever, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

 It's Spring Fever Thyme!! Some of us are tired of Winter, and want the snow and the grey to GO AWAY!  Today we're sharing Spring Flowers with you, Flowers are Magical. They transport us to SPRING!!

 These vases are Bulb forcers , very popular in Holland, when Tulipmania was on.

 Forsythia Blossoms ...softening the lines of this houseboat. You should plan to visit Holland in the Spring thyme, there are flowers everywhere.

 Tulips and muscari , at the entrance to Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse, Holland.

 Paperwhites..... they smell wonderful.

 Green moss....we love moss, and use them in a lot of our floral designs.

 Ranunculus blooms  - one of my favourites.

 Star of Bethelem (the tall bunch to the left), such a long-lasting bloom.

 Simplicity .

Have an old Fiat laying around? Plant it up!

We are busy making up Spring Wreaths to decorate your Doorways. Visit The Camellia at 30 , Hacquoil Rd., Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay.

Open Wednesday through Sunday.

Wed. Fri. Sat. 11-5

Thurs. Sun. 12-5

P-807) 475-3551

Taking an organizing Break....The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

 Are you like me..? Once you've taken the Christmas Tree down..you start wishing for green grass and SPRING!!

 We have almost no snow here in Thunder Bay, what about where you are..is there lots of white fluffy stuff?  If Spring can't come soon enough for you, then surround yourself with potted daffodils and Spring bulbs.

  

And Hyacinths...the smell....sheer Heaven!!

We'll be closed here at The Camellia and will reopen on Wed. Jan. 16th. 2013. If you would like to come out sooner, then call us at 807)475-3551.

Have a lovely Day!!

"Tis the season to be -----, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

 It's that last stretch -only 4 days until Christmas. How are things with you? We are busy making centerpieces and Table arrangements, here's  one we made for a client.  Magnolia leaves and greens.

 We have  a few Red osier Dogwood Wreaths left - these last well beyond the Christmas season.

 Still time to order a centerpiece for your table or for someone else's.

 Or you can send a Gift Basket....

   

Our Jalapeno Gouda Cheese basket - with locally produced Gouda.

Call us at (807)475-3551 to Order gifts for Delivery , or toll-free at 1-877-523-7444.

We're Open Sat. Dec. 22.nd. 11-5p. and Sunday Dec. 23rd. 12-5p . 

30 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay.

Planting for a Summer Garden full of blooms

 

Here's the entrance to the Castle in Belgium where Floralia Exhibition is held. This Gardens was planned with the help of the Dutch Bulb and Flower Growers. It is approximately 1 and a half hours drive over from Holland.

Spectacular displays of Spring bulbs were to be seen everywhere, some were a tad bit damaged by the unusual cold temperatures. Note the skilful combination of Colours.

 

Such soft colours of Narcissus! It is truly inspiring to visit this Exhibition.

Oh to have such a pathway to stroll down! I love the green mossiness that seems to be on all the trees.

and this Archway....you can imagine Ladies promenading under this arch, twirling their parasols.....

There are spectacular Floral displays in the Greenhouses, here you can see the Gloriosa Lilies which were bought at  the auctions, they are to be used in the massive displays of Floral art throughout the Exhibitions. I think I read somewhere that they change the flowers every Friday....10,000 of them.

Here are some of the floral displays being constructed.

As you leave the grounds, there is a Shop selling all the bulbs you have just seen planted on the grounds.

Ranunculus - one of my favourite flowers! Upon asking the experts on site...."What is the trick to growing freesias, ranunculus and anemones? I was informed that these bulbs are tricky and very hard... so the suggestion was made to soak  bulbs in some water before planting.

Hmmm...will have to try this..

Thanks to our Tour guides, Ron from Floraculture International, and our other wonderful Tour Guide, Ed.


Visit Camellia's   .. 30 Hacquoil Rd.
Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Wed. 11-5. Thurs. Noon-6. Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-5. Sun. Noon-5

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Have a plant -inspired day!!

Happy Friday! Camellia's , Thunder Bay.

Happy Friday everyone! It's supposed to be plus 21 C tomorrow, so long Snow!! What makes you happy ...? what are you planning for this weekend..? Today I'm just randomly posting some images that make me happy.

Seashells and Faux Coral- always remind me of that beach house in the Caribbean I was supposed to own by now...

Always wanted a bright orange Corvette....

I would love to have these outside my shop...if I didn't haven't have the wildlife around! So urban and sopheeeeeeestecated...!

Green wheatgrass..you can almost smell the grass after that first lawn -cutting...

If I was getting married again, I would definitely register for these dishes!



Come Visit Camellia's on this fine weekend!! Open Sat. 11-5, Sun. Noon-5.
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What's making you happy this weekend??

Mother's Day flowers, Thunder Bay, On

Mother's Day is fast approaching....at Camellia's we have many lovely Gift ideas for Mom. Send her an English Lavender Basket. Moms will love the calming fragrance of Lavender. ( Moms usually need help to stay calm, need I say more...??)

Sweet Grass Farm products are perfectly safe to use on your skin, no parabens or sulphates. The Lavender Hand soap is made on a farm in Niagara-on-the-lake, and smells heavenly, and rivals the Lavender products from the South of France.

She can plant the English Lavender plant in her Garden. When ordering ask for the English Lavender Basket.........priced at $59.95. Includes Le Jardin basket, 16.9oz. Sweet Grass Farm Lavender Body Lotion, Lavender Hand soap 240ml. from Niagara on the Lake, 6.8oz. Lavender Farmhouse soap, and a perennial English Lavender Plant.

Camellia's , Open this weekend: Sat. 11-5p,
Sun. Noon to 5p

p475-3551
Toll-free 1-877-523-7444