A Visit to Restoration Hardware

How many of you drool over the Restoration Hardware catalogue? We were lucky enough to visit a Restoration Hardware store recently, and it was a treat. 

As soon as you enter you are enveloped in tones of greys, beiges and taupes. There is a sense of tranquility in neutrals. And there are over-the-top crystal light fixtures. Farmhouse tables ..... bowls of moss. 

Rolled-up scrolls as a centerpiece.

Comfy upholstered chairs. 

Fluffy beds to sink into.

Mohair throws for the cold nights ahead. 

Tables and  furniture made with reclaimed wood. You can custom order similar tables from Brad, made with wood from Thunder Bay sawmills. 

How simple this is ... a bowl filled with moss.....

Don't you love the rolling ladder..?

Visit The Camellia for Fall flowers in earthtones and neutrals. 

Rich tones of rusts, golden yellows, and oranges now in stock. 

Beekman 1802 Goats' Milk bodycare products  - perfect in a Restoration Hardware inspired bathroom. 

Have a lovely Fall! Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. for all your Fall decorating needs, Beekman 1802, and grey Cottage Paint inspired by the colours at Restoration Hardware. 

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

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Shop online at www.thecamellia.com

When something Old becomes New again....

I am sure you have noticed  the recent change in the What-is-HOT-and -what-is-not-colour-palette, a shift from beiges and browns to greys..and grey..and more grey. You  might think this is a new colour trend, however, it's something old that's new again. When we were building our house 27 or so years ago, it was all about grey, and black, and blues, and all those shades that went with grey. Remember all those peach and seafoam Living rooms? This season's hot colours are turquoise and aqua and every shade of blue and green and in-between. Well, we ripped out all that grey and black tile, repainted the blue walls, replaced it with browns and Tuscan colours....only to find out that sigh, yes, it's all ABOUT THE GREY NOW!! Paint rollers, where are you? 

Here is some of that grey tile leftover from some project 30 years ago..now being repurposed into a store display.

Are you in the same boat as I am..you want to update but you don't want to blindly follow a trend that may be outdated in a few years... after all, who has the time and money to redo their decor every few years? It makes sense to try to do some research...check out www.houzz.com.

Here are some design sites for Inspiration: www.restorationhardware.com,
 www.rivieramaison.com

Pinterest is of course, a great source of Inspiration. 

Watch HGTV - Sweet Home Alabama with Shaunna. Another great show is Fixer-Upper with Joanna & Chip. 

http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/

http://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper/signs-you-re-an-hgtv-fixer-upper-fanatic-pictures


Speaking of something old becoming New again..take a look at our not-too-Shabby-Chic Table that was just redone with Cottage Paint - Dove Grey. This was a table that was thrown out, in really bad shape, and sat in our garage for 2 years ( at least). First step, glue and repair with wood filler.
Then some reconfiguring and TLC as the centre insert was missing, and wood detail on some of the legs was missing. A coat of Cottage Paint primer as this table is so old, there's no telling what is on it. If you are redoing a piece with Cottage Paint, be sure to read this first http://cottagepaint.com/welcome-to-cottage-paint/2015/04/24/trying-to-determine-what-finish-could-be-on-the-furniture-before-you-paint-it-you-need-to-read-this/

Before - gluing and cleaning underway.

Filling the areas with Wood filler, sanding, then coating with clear Primer, 2 coats, allowing 2 hours between coats.

Leave overnight, then paint.

But look at that table now...

Chairs have been refinished with Cottage Paint - base colour is Evening Sky, followed by multiple layers of various colours. We have a set of 4 of these chairs for sale, solid wood, with grey linen seats.

We have Beginners classes in Cottage Paint...on today, Friday, May 15th. at 6.30. Keep checking our website www.thecamellia.com for the next class, or email us.

Have  a great MAY long weekend   ... stay safe on the roads and stop by and see us at The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On .
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-6, Fri. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5p.
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