Happy New Year from the Camellia!

Happy New Year or as they say in the Caribbean...Happy Old Years Night! How are you planning to celebrate? Whatever you are doing, stay safe and stay warm..it was a breezy -51 C in Thunder Bay this am .

The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. 

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Happy snowy December at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

 Well, it's December already and most of us in Thunder Bay are recovering from the brunt of 2 snowstorms, heavy winds and really cold temperatures. As one person put it..."I have all this Christmas S--- to do, on top of everything else. How can we get the J O Y back into our Christmas celebrations? How are you coping with getting things ready for the Holidays?

 Speaking of running behind, we have yet to work out the details of our December classes, what we do know is that they will be held on  tentatively Wed. Dec. 11th, and Thursday Dec. 12th, 2013, and on  Tues.17th. Dec. and Thursday 19th. of Dec.2013. You will be working with fresh Evergreens, filling the above Vintage Sap buckets for use in your Home. Details to be posted on www.thecamellia.com under Classes.Here's the direct link to the Classes page http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

 Most of you are in the process of putting up your tree..don't forget to visit The Camellia, as we have a huge selection of Ribbons, from rustic Moose Burlap to elegant grey and silvers. 

  Gift Basket Ideas which you can order for Delivery in and around Thunder Bay, or you can pre-order and pick up at our store.

 Hand-made Bags from Emi - great for holding a tablet and other essentials.

 Vintage Look Birdcage with fresh Cedar Wreath - $95-99.00. You can pin old photos onto the cage.

 Our  deluxe and oh-so-special Magnolia and mixed greens Wreath,  $125.00

The sheer joy of our Golden Doggie jumping in the snow -

Need some ideas for Gift Giving? Send our Chocolate Truffles and Wine package, perfect for enjoying by the fire. Call us at 807-475-3551 to order or toll-free at 1-877-523-7444.

Good luck with all managing all that you have to do, and just know we are here to make your Gift-Giving and decorating easier, so visit us at 30, Hacquoil Rd. or phone at 807)475-3551.

OPEN Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-7, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5p

Peony Love at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Hello!  Peonies are one of my favourite Flowers, they are so vibrant, so fragrant, and so pretty. Here in Thunder Bay, they are just ...  now in full bloom. In our garden here at the Camellia, we have 3 different shades of Pink Peonies.  Most of the plants have been given to us by friends and family. Peonies are an easy-going plant, just give them lots of sun, and water when it's dry, and they will reward you with many blooms. They flower only once during the Summer, but what a show they put on! Plant them where there is lots of room, as they tend to grow quite large, and dislike being moved.

 Such splendour!

 

 This is out best Vase which we sell here at the shop for Peony blooms,  $9.95 in-store. Peonies and this vase were, well, made for each other. Our other fav container is an old Mason jar.

 Here we have used them in a fresh floral design, which was used at this weekend's Wedding to commemorate Family members who have passed away. The blooms should be cut when just opening, if you want to use them in an arrangement like this one.

 And here we have used them in a Bride's Bouquet, stunning, aren't they? We used 3 different shades of Pink, a big thanks to those of you that gave us Peony blooms for Stacey's Bouquet.

A Vintage 1957 Red Pontiac and this red bouquet   ... a lovely pairing.

 Let's not forget the Whites.

 White Peony and Antique cream bowl .

 A plump Bud about to burst into bloom.

How to arrange Peonies? Just pick them from your Garden, plunk into a vase with water, make a fresh cut on all stems. Here they are looking lovely in a bathroom, paired with 1 stem of spray rose, and million star Gypsophilia.

Come visit us at The Camellia, at 30 Hacquoil Rd. We'd love to see you! 

Open Wed. 11 - ? check with us for July 17th.open until when, Thurs. 12-7. Fri.11-7. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5

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Easter Fuzzie-Wuzzies, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

 It's almost Easter! Time for Rabbits hip-hopping along and funny Easter jokes. Why couldn't the rabbit fly home for Easter?
He didn't have the hare fare!   

  The flower above is a Camellia blossom. We so wish they would bloom here!

Hand-made Tulip Square - just in time for your Easter table. Buy online here at http://www.thecamellia.com/shop-farm-goods.html

So what if there's still snow on the ground! It's Spring, look at this lovely quilt! Come visit The Camellia to purchase in store or shop online at www.thecamellia.com

 Bunches of Gomphrena which we grew last Summer, drying on the porch.

 These were made into a lovely wreath, with dusty miller as the base. We have 2 available for sale.

 New Spring purses have arrived, look at those colours!

I can see this with white jeans, and a navy blazer...love yellow!

Easter is coming....don't forget to order Flowers . Call 807)475-3551, or toll-free in Canada 1-877-523-7444.

You can also order on-line at http://www.thecamellia.com/fresh-flowers.html

 Don't forget to add a fuzzie-wuzzie..they are so cute.

 

 Send Spring potted bulbs.

These stars are so Jeanne D'arc looking. Stars are not only for use at Christmas. Buy these and other goodies at The Camellia.

Open Wed. 11-5, Thur. 12-6. Fri. check for hours. Sat. 11-4. Sun. 12 -5.

30 Hacquoil Rd., South on Hwy. 61, left on Hacquoil Rd.

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Autumn Fair 2012 at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Autumn is here! You are invited to our Autumn Fair which starts today and runs until Sunday, September 30th. 2012. How do you feel about the change in weather? Are you sad to see Summer go, are you waving Good Bye to the flocks of geese as they fly overhead, noisily honking away?  Or are you a "Thank goodness it's cooling off "  type of person, can't wait to pull on your favourite sweater and boots?  

This Autumn, we have a lovely selection of goods at The Camellia, carefully chosen just for you. Look at the made-to-look-like vintage cushions above, aren't they just perfect for a European themed room. .

 

 Here's a peek at a custom order that we designed for a very special front door. Not your traditional Fall piece, but it does speak to you of Autumn, earthtones, and leaves swirling in the wind.

Here's one of our new Fall handbags, paired with one of Sarah's hand-made scarves.

 Look at this hot number, good for those parties that pop up around Christmas. it comes in lots of other colours - silver, purple, black, white, grey.

Epol bags are the bag for the sportsey person, or an upscale alternative to the Lunchpail. Lots of pockets and places to fit everything. Tough, can-take-all-you-dish-out bag.

We have had a fantastic growing season ( except for the chomping caterpillars) , and our Sunflowers are spectacular, the bees think so too! 

  The colours of the sun and ripening Olives are echoed in this tablecloth - water repellent and stain resistant. Most clients buy 1 of these, and come back for a couple more. Rave reviews on these. Try 1 today, many colors and patterns in stock at the store.

Let us custom-make a Floral design for your Home - lost of containers to choose from. 

  A peek at some of our in-store displays.

 Many new signs in - where to place them? Hallways, Living-rooms, entranceways, they will look good anywhere.

Gift selection - Set of 4 custom chicken placemats - with 2 chicken mugs, in a wire basket, $71.63. The mugs are a Warren Kimble design, from Sakura,Oneida. Call toll-free at 1 -877-523-7444 to order. You can also order fresh flowers of Fruit baskets for delivery in the Thunder Bay area.

Some of our grapes we grew --so sour, but we grow them for flower arrangements. Look at those colours though, you could theme an entire room around them .

 A faux-botanical bouquet, we've added greens in from our Garden, doesn't it look great?

 One of my aims this Fall is to sit and Light a candle.  These are special Soy candles, poured especially for you, by Canadian hands. Yummy smells! 

 Our goodies from the Cutting Garden.

Take a look around you and harvest what you can for Fall decorating. These are grapevine leaves, which we preserved with glycerin. You can buy glycerin in the drug store, combine 1 part glycerin to  3 parts hot water. Place stems into solution and leave for at least a week, sometimes 2. Your leaves will stay nice and soft but will turn brown.

HOURS FOR AUTUMN FAIR

Wed. 11-5. 

Thurs. 12-8p

Fri. 11-7

Sat. 11-5

Sun. 12-5p.

30 Hacquoil Rd. South on Hwy. 61, Left on Hacquoil Rd. we are 1.6 km. on left.

Questions??? Call 807)475-3551