Gifts for Guys, The Camellia, Slate River, Ontario

The countdown is on ...we will not stress you out by saying how many days until Christmas...maybe you're pondering  what to buy for the guys on your list. You walk into the Big box guy store...and the smell of tires and rubber knocks you out, you beat a hasty retreat back to your vehicle. Think, think, THINK, what to get? 

Does he like to whip up stuff in the kitchen? Get him a Beekman 1802 Apology Pie Mix - a delicious, no bake pie. Buy it at #TheCamellia.

Does he like to shave the old-fashioned way? Get him #RockyMountain Peppermint Shave bar. ( Girls, this is great for you as well!)

Does he come home from work in the Summertime, change his clothes and head straight out to the Garden? Then this hand-cut Grow metal sign ( made by Elaina in Thunder Bay) would be perfect for him. And it's non-rusting. 

Guys love to be pampered! Get him some Beekman 1802 Goats" Milk Soaps, natural & chemical free.

If he loves the outdoors, get him a Multikap from #TheCamellia. Check out their video : https://youtu.be/pHYFI4NBKjg. We have them in stock in Camo, denim, & grey. Also great for Golfing, fishing, Camping, etc. 

Add some Bug repellent to their Gift ( they will love you for it).

His favourite chair may be looking a bit tired..you can buy him some Serenity Cottage Paint and repaint his fav chair, this colour is Crinson Red. You can buy #SerenityCottagePaint at #TheCamellia.

He may have a Man-cave, old wooden tables can be revamped with #UrbanCottage Paint. Comes in various coloured metallic finishes.















Of course, every Man-Cave ( even if it's just a corner of the room with his favourite recliner) needs a Man-Cave sign. These are metal, and we have a few different styles in stock at #TheCamellia.














If he loves being outdoors in the Summer, these make a great Gift for the Patio or out at Camp. They are 40 ft. wide on the bottom, and even the hoop at the top, folds up for easy transport.

Visit The Camellia for useful Gifts for the men in your Life.
We are at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd, Slate River.
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5, Fri. 11-5, Sat 11-5, and Sunday 12-5p.
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Coping with Mosquitoes in the Garden, at Home,and at Camp

How many of you wait all Winter long, longing for green grass and the chance to Garden, then you get all that rain and muggy heat, and the bugs come out of hibernation. They are very annoying as after all, they are hungry, and you make a good meal. Click on this link for advice:

http://theprudentgarden.com/how-to-manage-mosquitoes-while-gardening/

And then you get that first Mosquito or Blackfly bite, or worse yet, a Tick. Since our Golden died last Fall and we are dogless, we have noticed way less ticks making their way into the house. Benji had really long belly fur, and the ticks just loved hitching a ride. Guinea Fowl will eat up all the ticks in your yard, I tried to rent my friend's guinea fowl, bit we'll save that story for some other time. 

Of course, all of us are anxious to get our gardens planted, and bugs love hanging around churned up dirt and manure. 

Photo taken at DeBruins' Greenhouses, Highway 61. 

We march outside, spurred on by visions of fabulous Gardens on HGTV, determined to get everything planted ( instead of what we normally do - buy plants like crazy, leave plants to wither away in their tiny packs). I know you don't do this, but  in my household, well, that's another story. 

A few steps outside, and the dratted things start buzzing around in our hair, and we rush back into the house, in defeat. 

A great all-natural Bug spray by Beekman 1802 will help.  No nasty chemicals here, no DEET. This Bug spray is loaded with essential oils that bugs hate. This is the same blend of Beekman 1802 Bug repellent oils that has been featured in Vogue & Apartment Therapy. 

And in Northern Ontario, it's not like in the movies, where the girl prances around in very short shorts, and sleeveless tops. Cover up, wear long-sleeved cotton shirts, and long cotton pants. When I lived in South America, during rainy season, there is an annoying bug that bites like crazy, so when ever we went on field trips into the bush, it was full Safari gear, no skin left uncovered, hats, socks, boots, all in 95 degrees F and high humidity. Can you imagine how hot we were?

And if you do get bitten, use Breakout Buster which we sell at our store, the Camellia. This product is from the Rocky Mountain Soap Company, Put it on right away as soon as you get a bite,  it stops the itching and swelling is a lot less. $9.50. 

If you have a camp or Cottage, an essential item is  a Mosquito Net. These have been used in the Caribbean and in most tropical countries, because they work . 

Hang a Mosquito Net over the bed. Net tucks in between mattress and frame of bed. Leave an opening in case you have to get up to go to the bathroom ( most of you who are not used to sleeping with a net will forget about it and pull the whole thing down on themselves, of course being asleep does not help!) Ours fit up to a queen sized bed, priced at  $39.95, they come complete with a hoop which is folded up in the package and like magic, springs up into full size upon opening, so yes, we can ship Mosquito nets within Canada. 

How do you cope with Bug season? 

Visit The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario

p-(807)475-3551

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

South on Hwy. 61, left on Hacquoil Rd. We are on the LHS, #30/32

Mosquito Nets at Camellia's

Aaaaahh...Summer..at last..green grass..Gardening...Rain..Warm weather..
Oh No! Bugs and Mosquitoes.........


One of the most useful tools against Bugs is a Mosquito net. Most people in the Tropics sleep under one. Not to mention how romantic they look above a bed. They usually come in 2 colours ; White & Ivory. They are big enough to fit around a Queen size bed. Need one for a Twin bed? Just use the same size, it will look great. During the day, you simply twist the netting into a bundle, and it tucks neatly out of the way. Great for Camp, no more worrying about if the kids left the door open and invited in some bugs. Mosquito nets will protect you from other creepy-crawlies, like wood ticks. Hang the net from the ceiling, positioning the net in the middle of the bed. Tuck the net all around the bed ( in between the mattress and box spring ), leaving a spot for you to crawl in. Get into bed, then tuck that piece of net in as well, now you can sleep like a baby!
Our moustiquaire has a hoop of 25" around, a fringe around the hoop of 8", and a height of 98".

Price: $39.00



Call Camille to order yours today! As it is Camp season, they are going fast!
p-(807)475-3551
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On




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Thought for today ...Go ahead and take a Nap... You deserve it, and you will probably be able to accomplish more, once you have taken a rest!




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