Showing posts with label The Camellia Hacquoil Rd.. Show all posts
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Friday, May 24, 2019

Kitchens take a beating - if I paint my Kitchen cabinets, will the finish last? The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Quite often, we get asked the following question: " If I paint my kitchen cabinets with Paint, will the Painted finish hold up in my Kitchen? "
Kitchens take a beating.... at least 3 meals a day are prepared and served in your Kitchen EVERY SINGLE DAY. Unless you work out of town, and are just home on the weekends. That's a lot of wear and tear on your cabinet doors, garbage cans, counters, floor and so on. Oil and grease are constantly spattered, water from the sink, mess from the garbage can, recycling, fruit and veggie peels, and raw meat waste......all of these add up to a big mess everyday. It seems like you never get out of the Kitchen. If you have small kids, aging parents or a retiree in your Home, hah! Need we say more?

cooking crab rice in pan



Getting back to the original question, it depends. On:
  • On how careful persons in your household are in the Kitchen.
  • Does everyone clean up after themselves, and put things away? 
  • Handles and knobs on your doors, can your finger fit comfortably in the handle without your nail scraping at the paint? are the handles on the doors located in a convenient spot? ( a handle in the middle of the door will not get used). 
  • Are you racing around the kitchen ( usually), banging into your cupboards with  pots and pans?
  • Are you unloading the dishwasher and stabbing the drawer front with the edges of knives and forks? 
You will probably say...."No, I don't do THAT!" Yet, most of us live an over-scheduled life, and there are many ways to procrastinate, so we end up being in a big hurry when we are using our Kitchens. Kids are hungry, people have to get to work, the dishwasher needs unloading...

We may be on our phones, and not really paying attention to meal-making....does anyone want some burnt dinner, you yell? We KNOW you don't do this...!

cooking lobster and getting meat out


Spatters from Lobster shells ........every day, mess happens in your Kitchen. 
We often think that everyone else has a calm, peaceful Life where everything goes according to a timed schedule. This is usually a single person who has an executive job, with a chef who prepares her special meals at the Office. 

old oak kitchen cabinets before

Here is our 33 year old oak Kitchen - the Before Cottage paint. 



painted old oak cabinets the  Camellia

Here is the same Kitchen - After Cottage Paint. The inside of the doors were flipped to become the front of the doors, displaying a perfect Shaker profile instead of the busy squares. 

So, how do you keep a painted kitchen looking great? Cottage Paint is a low voc, water-based paint. Most Kitchen cabinets that you buy new are finished in a factory with Paint that contains bad stuff for your lungs, but hardens and dries quickly. It's a trade-off between a paint that you can DIY and takes longer to cure, or a factory finish with bad stuff in it. 
With Serenity Cottage Paint, you should keep a small jar for touch-ups which you will probably do once a year. This is true for any painted cabinets. Serenity Cottage Paint is applied with a microfibre roller and a brush, it is self levelling.  Cleaning is done mostly with a microfibre rag and water, do not use anything abrasive on painted Kitchen cabinets. 
For information on Serenity, click here: https://cottagepaint.com/product-category/serenity/

For more information, visit our store, The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. 
We have 2 free Paint Demo Information nights, June 4th. or June. 11th. at 8pm. at 30, Hacquoil Rd. 
You can also check out a small display cabinet at Superior Custom Granite, and pick up a Cottage Paint brochure, at 645 Hewitson St. in Thunder Bay. https://www.facebook.com/superiorcustomegranitetbay/


The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. 
Open Wed. through Sunday. 
p 807-475-3551


Tuesday, September 20, 2016

I just want to sleep....! How to get a good night's sleep, The Camellia



We all know that feeling..you're exhausted, you fall into bed, you wake up at the crack of 3.30 am and can't get back to sleep. The more you stay awake, that situation at work with Ms. know-it-all starts playing in your head, you think of some errands to run, then you think, I should just jot that down right now, I'll never remember in the morning. You may as well run to the bathroom, you're awake anyway, you trip over some clothes your spouse has left laying on the floor(AGAIN!!), by now you're angry and fully awake. Will you ever get a good night's sleep?



Image via Pinterest.

Well, let's take a good look at your bedroom   ....... is it a calm, serene, place to be or does it look like the photo above? It has been proven that making your Bed every day just makes you feel better, think about that feeling when you walk into a hotel room, and the bed is beautifully made, the room is spotless, and you instantly feel more Relaxed...... 







How hot is it in your room? Your room should be cool,( 65ish or so) and leave a window open for some fresh air. Ideally your bedroom is DARK, and has room-darkening blinds or drapes on the windows. Are your sheets soft and comfy...? 100% cotton sheets are lovely, this is our cotton-rich Collection which we sell at The Camellia. It feels like cotton, but is polyester. Our quilt sets  are a great price at $69.00, this includes 2 shams. 






Remember to wash your sheets and quilts separately, ( no mixing them with towels and fleece pj's). Why not? They'll get raised pills ( bumpies) all over.  Tablets, smart phones, laptops and TV's all emit blue light, which the brain interprets as sunlight, so get off your gadgets 1 hour before bed. 





Now that it's September and the days are getting shorter, it's harder than ever to drag yourself out of bed to head off to work. Head into The Camellia and treat yourself to an new quilt. 






Our Bamboo sheet sets, priced at $39.99 for a Queen 6pc. set. Why not paint your old furniture with Cottage Paint? Start on Friday night, finish up by Sunday night. Clean & paint, no sanding or stripping, just paint. Cottage Paint does not smell ( low voc's) so no need to move your pieces to the garage. 





Beautiful shades of pinks and burgundys. 












These quilts are printed, not pieced. Backing fabrics vary from the front.










This blue quilt has beautiful stiching, and pairs up nicely with #CottagePaint Naples blue, and Narvik blue. 
































This printed plaid would look lovely in a Lakeside bedroom. 





Can Lavender Oil help with anxiety and  restlessness.......has this been scientifically proven?  Philip Rouchotas, Msc,  ND from the Bolton Naturopathic Clinic in Bolton says yes. 
Lavender oil affects serotonin communication in the brain, and appears to especially affect specific areas within the limbic system which is known for its role in emotional regulation. It also 
helps with ptsd and chronic fatigue. At The Camellia, we sell Lavender essential oil, and lavender buds which you can place under your pillow. Or attend one of our Lavender workshops, our classes are posted here http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Happy New Year from The Camellia!





Wishing you a Happy & healthy 2016! 

If you are pondering things and Life in general, specifically YOUR Life, here is an excellent, thought-provoking read: http://markmanson.net/question


The Camellia will be open from Jan, 6th, 2016.
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.
p(807)475-3551

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Merry Christmas from The Camellia, Thunder Bay!






Merry Christmas from The Camellia!! 





We know you have loads of stuff to do, so here are our hours for the Holiday season.
Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. 11-5.30


Thursday, Dec. 24th. 12-5.00
Dec. 25th. to Jan. 5th. Closed
Jan. 6th. 2016 onwards -  OPEN

W e know some of you are planning on doing some painting over the Holidays, or you're planning a 2016 Wedding, or have out-of-town Guests and would like to visit The Camellia, so just call at 9am that day and arrange a time to come out ( for the period Dec. 27th. to Jan. 5th)  











In the meantime, we have lots of Gift items in stock, like our Beekman Pamper Kit at $12.95, Goats' Milk soaps from $6.95, water -repellent Placemats priced at $12.95 /set of 4. A gift of Neob Lavender from Niagara is a real treat...Lavender is a natural stress reliever, and the muscle & joint cream is wonderful for aches & pains. Come into our store #TheCamellia, or we can put together a Lavender Gift pack, and deliver for you. If calling from outside Thunder Bay, use our toll-free # 1-877-523-7444. 

Have a Happy Holiday, and a Joyous New Year's, and a big THANK YOU for shopping at The Camellia!! 





The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. P7J0E2
p(807)475-3551
Toll free at 1-877-523-7444

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Christmas Open House 2014 at The Camelia



The best time to decorate for the Holidays is now. You are warmly Invited to our Christmas Open house at The Camellia .

Above is our signature Magnolia Wreath with Birch twigs...beautiful for any season.





This is out most luxuriant Evergreen with Magnolia wreath..a  dramatic entranceway piece.






      The matching door swag for the wreath in the previous photo.

We are all familiar with the TV ads showing a beautifully decorated Home with a family sitting around a festive table, enjoying a fabulous home-cooked meal. Reality is sometimes far removed from this picture,
"What's that ###%% thing on the door, I can't even close the door properly?!"
"OMG...that wreath is shedding on the carpet....."
"Why can't you have a fake tree like everyone else , that way we can shove it in the closet,  ornaments and all.."
"Do we have to put up a tree..let's just go to Barbados.."
"Just throw the thing in a Gift bag, you don't expect me to wrap the thing up...?"

If you love a beautifully decorated Home, then start now. Come out to our Christmas Open house at The Camellia. See the Handmade, Vintage, the new Greys with Frosty Whites. Bring your photos in on your phone, or email them to us, we can help you with what to put where. Our Christmas Open House is on this Sat. Nov. 22, & Sun. Nov. 23rd. and continues all next week and next weekend, Nov. 29, and 30. If you are going on the Christmas House Tour, we will be Open early on Sunday, Nov. 23 and will close late.
Sat. 11-5
Sun. 10-6.







In and out of the ditches cutting red osier dogwood branches,




..to make giant cedar and twig wreaths.





Have box, will travel. A wreath makes a perfect Gift for someone who used to live here, and now lives out in some other part of Canada. Simply place wreath in box, and mail or send by bus.
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Since it's all evergreens, it doesn't matter if it freezes. Imagine the delight and the aroma of fresh greens, you can't bottle that. Try to get your orders in early, especially if it has to be shipped. A round of Gouda cheese from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm would fit nicely in the middle.


We have some large statement wreaths, and garlands at crazy reduced prices, and lots of ornaments on 40 to 50%off. Picks, pointsettia bushes, huge decorated garlands, large wreaths, ornaments, and lots more!






If you are going Black Friday shopping in Duluth, you can stop in here first, shop, and leave your purchases here for pick-up or delivery later in the week.

The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. off Hwy. 61, 

p-(807)475-3551

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Welcome to the first Day of Autumn!




Fall is a glorious  riot of colour - shades of browns, rusts, oranges, and yellows. Fall arrangements can be subdued, in shades of greens and whites. The bucket in the photo above holds Queen Anne's lace and mini ornamental cabbage.






Makes a bold statement, with only 2 colours.









Dried Wreaths are so lovely, this wreath contains manzanita branches, wheat, proteas and pomegranates. Come into the Camellia today to order your custom Fall wreath, or take a class and make your own.







We have  a great selection of stylish, water and stain repellent tablecloths in stock at The Camellia.






Decorate with Lanterns,  they are great for all seasons.









Echoes of Summer and the Nicotina plants which the humming birds love. Fall is bittersweet, beautiful, yet hinting at the cold weather to come. Take a drive into the Country and stop in at The Camellia, we are Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5.  Cottage Paint class ( Beginners' ) coming up this Thursday from 6.30 to 9. Call 475-3551 to register.
30 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, Slate River , On.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

The BIGGEST SALE ever held at The Camellia

It's the BIGGEST Sale ever held at The Camellia! Starts Thursday.  

 

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You are invited to our August 2014  Camellia exclusive...

 
stock
clearance

starts this Thursday August 14th. at noon. Runs until Thursday August 28th.

25%-50% off!

most stock 30-40% off

 

What's on sale? Giftware, Florals, decorator cushions, candles, Wreaths, Florals, Skincare, Purses, Pashminas, Heritage Lace, Garden, Christmas, and lots more.

Framed prints, artwork, Dried flowers, one-of-a-kind antique props,  AND we have a Garage Sale section with huge markdowns - 40% to 70% off! Can't get here right away? Don't worry, we will be putting out new stock as time and space permits.

Hst will be charged, and all sales are final.
Cottage Paint, Lavender bunches, & Water-repellent Tablecloths are NOT on sale.

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

p-(807) 475-3551

Visit our website for information at http://www.thecamellia.com

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How do I get there?   We are 10 mins. from the Thunder Bay Airport, heading south on Hwy. 61. Turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6km. on the left.    Phone 807) 475-3551

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