Celebrate Summer at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

It's  finally Summertime! What's summertime stress? It's that feeling of "I have so  much outdoor living to pack into a few months...." Gardening, yard work, fishing, walking by Lake Superior, and outdoor eating, just to name a few summertime activities. Do you feel like you'll never get to it all?

One of my favourite evening activities during the Summer is walking by the water. It's soothing and will destress you from your busy day.

Let's not forget the Flip-flop, an important part of Summer living.

Our large outdoor  Summer flag - buy instore .

Eating outside - another Summertime pleasure. Outdoor wood-fired pits are a popular backyard addition. 

Our hand-made cedar pizza planks - made by Larry. Buy at $25.00

A nice shower Gift. 

This is a tasty sprout Salad  made by Chef  Nikos Mantis of Pinetree Catering. He was demonstrating at the Country market at the C.L.E. grounds, showing how easy it is to make tasty meals with fresh, local produce.

His demo inspired me to  do something with the rhubarb I picked from my garden days ago, and was now languishing on my kitchen counter. 

Yummy..! Spoon some of the Rhubarb compote on top of Vanilla Ice-cream, what a great summertime treat. 

Our wicker baskets with wrought-iron holders are a nice addition to your patio at $29.95 ea.

This bird knows how to stay cool - $9.95, and the metal sunflower bath ( $45.95)  is also a nice addition to your patio. 

Come Visit us here at The Camellia! Here's a batch of  hand-made Olive oil soap - Hornby Island Soap. A nice Gift to take when visiting someone's Camp. We're open Wed. through Sunday. Fri. July 5th, 2013. 11-5, Sat. 12-5, Sun. 12-5. 

Shop online at www.thecamellia.com

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975

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If you're visiting Thunder Bay for the Blues Festival going on this weekend, have a great time. Here's the link to the Bluesfest http://www.tbayblues.ca/

Opening Day at Spring Home & Garden Show, 2013, Thunder Bay, On

Today was the Opening Day of the 15th Spring home & Garden show at the C.L.E grounds and Lowery's Sportsdome. Many Visitors came today, to be Inspired by all the exciting Spring/Summer displays, and to buy lovely things for the Spring to come!

 Inspire Me! Cheery yellow of Sunflowers from my last year's Garden...

 We have Hydrangea Wreaths for sale at the show.

 That nice Sunflower yellow in Purses, displayed against moss green.

Garden signs made from stainless, which means they will not rust. Sold, but we will take orders.

 Tamarack wreath with metal bucket and Spring Floral insert. after spring, remove daffodils, and insert Pansies or peonies. One Wreath base, with endless seasonal looks.

 Epol purses, rugged and practical.

 Wicker Baskets for growing Strawberries, with instructions!

 Butterfly....made from Aluminium.   Hand made by Elaina, a talented Artisan.

Great gift for a shower, 400 thread count pillowcases.

 

 Creekside Nursuries.

Boreal Tree Services.

All products featured in this post can be found at The Camellia's booth at the Spring Home & Garden show, CLE grounds. Saturday hours are from 10-6/ Sunday 11-4p.

The best time to buy Spring/Summer is now !

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.