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!!
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Country Delights in Slate River, Peonies, Fresh Strawberries & Gouda Cheese

 It's a wonderful Thyme to take a Drive into Slate River Valley, which starts just a teensey bit outside Thunder Bay. You can visit The Camellia and shop for Handmade Gifts, taste and buy Gouda cheese at Thunder Oak Cheese Farm, and Strawberries are now ready for picking at Belluz Farms. So many places to visit, all a mere 10- 15 minutes form Thunder Bay. ( Lucky you, not like you have to drive 3 hours in traffic to shop local!)

 The Peonies are so beautiful and fragrant.

 What could be easier, pick, place in vessel, and enjoy!

Pitchers of Peonies look beautiful everywhere.

 In the country, you can see the most incredible views. ( for Free!)

 The other morning, we looked out into our field, and saw this rare sight.

 A wee Bambi and his Mom.

 If you stop by Thunder Oak Cheese Farm for the best Gouda cheese ( and Dutch imports), you will see our floral designs, like this one above. Classic Delph Blue and cream. For hours at the Cheese Farm phone 628-0175, they are on Boundary Drive.

 Flowers add a welcoming touch to any business or Home. Phone us here at The Camellia (807-475-3551) to ask about our custom designs for hotels and businesses.

Yum - fresh picked Strawberries!

 Now ready at Belluz Farms for picking  - phone 475-5181 for the Berry message.

 Custom design for the Airlane Hotel & Conference Centre.

Custom design for the Airlane Hotel.

Come visit us at The Camellia for Custom Floral Designs, Cotton Bedding, Wedding Flowers, Cottage Paint and lots more! 

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

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www.thecamellia.com

Spring Time Dreaming...Camellia's, Thunder Bay

We're thinking about Spring at Camellias' ! Yellow Finches are so cute, and have a questioning tweet-tweet...

Faux Lily of the Valley...you can almost smell them!

Colourful Spring Ribbon to cheer up your Home!

Cuttings from our Spring Garden - French Lilacs, yellow Daylilies, and blue Iris.

my favourite....Peonies

Missing spring ....? whip up a batch of Lemon Bundt Cake. Serve with a cup of flavourful Tea from the International House of Tea in Thunder Bay, On.



Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder bay, On
p-807)475-3551
We are closed at present and will reopen on Jan. 27, 2012

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Summer Peonies, Camellia's, Thunder Bay Flowers

I just LOVE Summer! A big part of Summer for me is watching the Flowers grow and planting the Cutting Gardens. The peonies are just starting to bloom. They are one of my favourite flowers.

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Camellia's ---30/32 Hacquoil Rd. p-(807)475-3551

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