Escape Winter in with an Island getaway in your own home! The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On.

It's the middle of Winter in Northern Ontario, and even though it's been a mild Winter (so far), some of us are thinking of an Island getaway. But wait! What about the getting on a plane and being in close quarters with people...and what about the Coronavirus? Why not stay home, and decorate your Home in Beach style! Read on to find out more about adding Caribbean beach vibes to your Home. 

Visit The Camellia for unique ideas for decorating your Lakeside Camp, we also carry Cottage Paint, Clara Clark Bedding & Paarizaat mattresses. We are located at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. 

p. 807-475-3551

www.thecamellia.com

Unique Gifts for Lake/Beachy People in Thunder Bay.

Need a Gift for a couple that lives by the Lake in the Thunder Bay area? A Pottery mug from Mussels 'n More makes a wonderful Gift. Add in a cotton apron, and you're done! You can buy these mugs at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. in Thunder Bay. 

Mussels and More Pottery comes in 3 colours, Aqua and beige, Navy and Beige, and a sandy Beige. Nautical dinnerware is brought to life in a high fired porcelain clay body. Our nautical dinnerware line includes nautical plates, nautical coffee mugs, starfish bowls and nautical themed pottery bowls. 

Elegant and practical to enhance your coastal decor, yet safe and durable for everyday dinnerware use. Mussels and More Pottery is inspired by life on the seashore, the Seashell Bowls in various sizes and designs are replicas of shells on the beach. 

These individually handmade pottery bowls are as unique as they are in nature. Each piece is adorned with sculpted starfish, barnacles and other sea creatures, and then hand painted with a fade proof palette of brilliant ocean colour. 

This pottery is made for you to enjoy setting your Table...your Guests will hear the surf, smell the salty air of the clear ocean waters, as you serve your finest recipes on this lovely, hand-crafted nautical Tableware. 

A bar of Napa Valley Soap, along with our 1-day-at-the-beach apron, also makes a wonderful Gift for a Lake dweller. You can buy Napa Valley Soap at out store, the Camellia. Napa Valley Soap is an intoxicating blend of Napa Valley grapeseed oil, olive, coconut, sweet almond oil, cocoa butter and a healthy dose of Napa Valley wine. This bar smells wonderful, and is long-lasting. 

Lake towels and cushions add that Beachy feel to a Lakeside retreat. 

Visiting the Lake is a treat in the Summer. What memories do you have of visiting the Lake? What are you planning for the coming Summer? 

Need a guest favour at your upcoming Lake party? What about custom Fishing hooks? Order at www.yourperfectcatch.com. You can pick up Hooks at the Thunder Bay Country Market, or get your order shipped to you. 

The water is so clear...sometimes you can see the roots of these Waterlilies. 

Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, for Lake Gifts and Mussels and More Pottery. Or call us at (807) 475-3551, order by phone, and we will deliver your Gift! 

www.thecamellia.com

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Coastal Summer Lakeside Living at The Camellia

It's Summer and here at The Camellia you'll find us inspired by Coastal decor, for those who live by Water, and for those of us who dream of living by Water. If the Beach or Camp is your Happy Place, then why not decorate in a Coastal style.....year-round...?

Beautiful mugs from our Mussels 'n More Pottery collection. Now in stock at #TheCamellia at our store on Hacquoil Rd. 

It's no wonder that most of us like to live on or near water, the sound of rushing water just makes us feel better. Take your cue from Nature and decorate in shades of blues, whites, greys, blacks and creams. 

If you are debating what colours to paint your walls, always look to Nature for inspiration. The whites & greys of birch bark. Have panelling walls that are dark and outdated? Use #SerenityCottagePaint to paint over walls, and brighten up your entire space!

Use our Microfibre Serenity paint kit. 

Here is Serenity in the colour Beechwood, the original wall colour was a darkish green. 1st coat. 

Our #CottagePaint blues & greys, you can't go wrong with these colours when doing a coastal look. 

The majestic Lake Superior. 

Add toss cushions in a beachy theme, these are available at our store, The Camellia, on Hacquoil Rd. 

Use Vintage license plates, old window frames, framed prints from Family vacations. 

Set your Table with our hand-made Pottery from Mussels 'n More, some of this collection is Oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.

Get that Coastal look year-round with Paint from The Camellia, as well as pillows, framed prints, and Lakeside decor. 

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On . 

Open Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. & Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5. 

Only 10 mins. from Thunder Bay Airport, head south on Hwy. 61, turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. we are 1.6 km. down the road, on Left. 

www.thecamellia.com

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July at The Camellia

 Hello July! July is one of our favourites...it's SUMMER finally! The rain has stopped and the fields are green and lush. Our gardens are blooming with a profusion of French Lilacs, Peonies of every colour, and Daylilies. 

Iris

Our Finnish Rhodos (a special minus 30 variety)

Johnny-jump-ups.

Hostas.

Don't you just love Summer planters? We are hoping the Calla Lilies will continue to bloom. 

We have just received a shipment of Coastal-themed Pottery from Mussels 'N More, hand made on Vancouver Island. These pieces are stunning and don't forget to turn them over and look at their other side, the details are incredibly life-like.

They are made with a porcelain clay, and fired at very high temperatures, this makes them very durable, and they can be used in the Oven, microwave and dishwasher. As always, never place a cold dish into a hot oven, allow the pottery to come to room temperature. 

For those of us who love Fish, this would make a beautiful Gift. 

If you love water, and live near Lake Superior, you can use this dinnerware at your next Gathering, serving seafood, or mussels, or any other delicacies. 

We've been busy doing a mini-makeover of a Laundry/Mudroom. This is an ugly oak veneer cupboard that's old and tired. 

Enter #CottagePaint Antique White. Clean, then 2 coats of paint, then the grain sack  stencil, and  finish with Satin wax. 

Vast improvement . 

This stencil is in stock at our store The Camellia on Hacquoil Rd. 

This shelf was formerly Hunter Green ( remember when anything and everything was Hunter Green? We painted it with #CottagePaint Black. Walls are painted with #CottagePaint #Serenity, colour Beechwood. The Farmhouse sign is a class you can take at our store, keep checking our website for upcoming classes at http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

And new Grey Indoor/outdoor carpet for the floor. 

In the meantime, Garden Peonies are blooming profusely.

Blooms are cut, awaiting tying into bundles, then they will be hung to dry. Lots of ants on the blooms. 

Plan a day trip to Gran Marais    .... stop in at one of the many inlets of Lake Superior, and enjoy Summer!

What would Summer be without a trip to Syndey's Frozen Custard in Gran Marais, MN..so good! Not to mention the incredible smells wafting from the wood fired Pizza place closeby.
Visit The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open Wednesday 11-5, Thursday 12-5, Friday & Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5p. Happy July!!
p (807)475-3551