Christmas Gifting, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

How's your Christmas Gifting coming along? Almost there, or just starting?  At The Camellia, we are here to help. No jammed parking lot, peace & serenity, and help all the way!! Above is our set of 3 real Birch log candles.

We have lovely fresh Floral designs, ask for the JOY design in a silver square dish. We deliver in the Thunder Bay area (delivery charges apply).

Our Pink Delight in a glass dish, which can be reused as a candleholder.

 Or simply order a Vase of fresh Flowers, this one features white Casablanca lilies, pink gerbera daisies, and white button mums. 

 Or you can order a faux centerpiece, this one is perfect for a condo-dweller as it can be used after Christmas, simply by removing the reindeer and changing the ribbon. $95.00-$125.00

 Need bows and ribbon? We have a wide variety of ribbons,  and bows can be made up while you wait. This container is large , so a large Burlap bow adds bulk to the green ribbon, which is water -resistant.

 Voila!! After much cleaning, I can finally see the surface of the Dining table. I knew it was there somewhere...how are you coping with cleaning up the everyday mess..? It's like that saying..." My kitchen would stay clean if only people would stop eating in it!"

And the Baking....have you started yours yet?

Come visit us!! We are at 30, Hacquoil Rd. South on Hwy. 61, left on Hacquoil Rd, we are 1.6 km. on the left. Open Wed. through Sunday. Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-8p. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5.

p-807)475-3551. Toll-free 1-877-523-7444.

Bay Leaf wreaths , Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Christmas is coming and I'm trying to get into the spirit of things by making fresh Bay Leaf wreaths! These wreaths take a long time to make by hand, and they also take a lot of Bay leaves.

The smell is wonderful.... spicy and sweet at the same time. This wreath would be great in a kitchen or dining room.





Come visit Camellia's ...OPEN Wednesday through Sunday.
P-(807)475-3551


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Fresh Christmas Designs at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, ON

Getting fresh flowers in the middle of all the snow and the cold is a delight to the senses. Flowers

are the perfect choice for the whole family. To ensure the best selection possible, order early. Remember you can arrange delivery for any date.

No need to panic if you have overlooked sending a Gift to someone, this design is the perfect choice to send after Christmas, a spectacular Winter design, of Roses and dendrobium Orchids.

To order, call Toll-free at 1-877-523-7444, or in Thunder Bay, call 475-3551. Delivery charges vary, depending on the area. The earlier you place your order, the better. As Christmas draws near, everyone is out and about , and may not be at home to accept deliveries.
Have the recipient's cell phone # if possible, ( or their work #) when placing your order. Happy Holidays!!

Flowers make great Christmas Gifts

Wondering what to send for Christmas? Flowers are the perfect solution... Call us today to discuss your Gift-Giving needs. This design is contemporary, and would fit into any colour scheme.

Have to buy a gift for a person who's passionate about Canadian products? Try our Lavender products from Niagara on the Lake.


Hand-made Lavender soap, and Calendula Oatmeal soap. Nice little Gift for someone, who doesn't like to feel like they are at The Spa?

Christmas is a mere month away, off to make my gift list..!!

Christmas at the Camellia

Snow is here , bringing with it excitement and anticipation, gift giving , decorating , entertaining ( and for some of us, feelings of panic.!) At The Camellia, we offer great solutions for your decorating needs. We will not be at the Artisans Northwest show at the Valhalla this Saturday and Sunday. You can order wreaths and phone for prices by contacting Camille at 475-3551. We look forward to hearing from you. All wreaths are made to order, with the freshest of local greens.

Some of us can't wait for snow, like my silly Golden who loves to roll around in it.



He has loads of fun catching snow .



Here's a custom order with birch logs, faux greenery, apples, and cardinals. A great piece for a large dining table, a front foyer, or a christmas party.




For all those DIY people out there, you can purchase bundles of fresh greens and magnolia leaves for doing your own pots.
Phone first to order.

Square wreaths are also available, in a small and a larger size.

This wreath is simlpy a work of art, composed mainly of cedar and birch. Some clients have kept theirs indoors until the Spring. Cedar dries beautifully, and adds a nice aroma to the home.

A moss wreath, for a contemporary touch.

Silver maple, bamboo, weeping birch and icy branches. All grown in our gardens at The Camellia.

Red dogwood wreaths, in 2 sizes, small and large. Stunning on a bare wall.

Mixed wreath with every clip being a different bundle of greens, perfect for blue colour groupings. This wreath measures approximately 26-27" in diameter.

Under the Christmas tree...

This is the large red Dogwood wreath, one of our most popular wreaths.

This is one of the houses we decorated last Christmas. Yes, we also make evergreen garlands to order, this one has magnolia leaves, and large sugar cones. And yes, we do install!

What could be easier?

Call early to order ! OPEN Thursday, Nov. 25th. 11-2

and on Friday, 26th.Nov. 11-2

30/32 Hacquoil Rd. 10 mins. from Thunder Bay Airpot. p807-475-3551

Toll-free 1-877-523-7444

Rocking around the Christmas Tree

at the Christmas party Hop!

I'm so behind I've decided to forget the whole "Keep Calm & Carry On" adage and just go into full blown panic! (Which sometimes manifests itself by loud, off tune singing of Christmas music).

I know Christmas comes at the same time every year but why does it seem that this year it's sooner than ever?

I've received quite a few calls about last minute gift ideas so here are a few suggestions - scented and unscented whipped shea butter. It's easy to spread and the perfect cure for dry skin (I use it all the time on mine because it starts to resemble the Sahara Desert once Winter sets in). Don't forget No-Crack Hand cream , a great stocking stuffer especially with the cold and flue season upon us. Treat Your Doggyness to a jar of Sally Ander Dry Dog Shampoo, for when he or she starts to smell.

Great Gift Basket ideas: Chocolate Truffles and Biscottis, Relaxation and Spa baskets, and much more. They also make a great hostess gift. And yes, we do deliver (for a price!).

For those of us who're remembering our loved ones who've passed, consider evergreens. This year, to commemorate what would've been my Dad's 80th birthday (he passed in 2001) on Dec 23rd we're hanging an evergreen wreath on our french doors. The doors open out to our back deck and boast a glorious view of the Norwester mountains - he loved sitting out there when he visited in the summer. If you'd like to send a sympathy tribute consider an evergeen wreath or our fresh evergreen headstone saddles.

On the decorating front, refresh your traditional Christmas decora with Faux evergreen wreaths, garlands and branches; if you prefer fresh, we have a small selection of real wreaths - square evergreen and magnolia, small red willows, large red pine and Magnolia with Birch twigs, and Green Moss wreaths.

We also have a lovely selection of ribbons by the yard which are great to pair with plain brown paper for a wrapping creation all your own.

I'd love to see what you've done with your decor, so do send me some pictures. I'll feature them in January on the blog.

And if you've left the impossible person to buy for last on your list, email me - I'm sure I can help.

Hours this week:

Sunday, Dec. 20, Noon to 5
Monday , Dec. 21, and Tues. Dec. 22nd, Open by appointment, Phone 475-3551
Wednesday , Dec. 23rd. 11-6
Thursday, Dec. 24th. 11-4

See you soon!

Camille

ps. Here's what's on my Christmas wish list - a virtual assistant. They exist and I'd really like one!

Santa's Newest Helper

Christmas is truly a magical time - a time of giving; a time to show our appreciation for each other; parties and bubbly.

It can also be extremely stressful.

Let us help you ring in the holidays with our Holiday Decorating & Gifting Service.


We have garlands for draping over doorways, mantels, staircases, and decks. What about doing up your planter boxes and Garden Urns in evergreens? We also make Wreaths & Swags of magnolia, birch, alder, and red willow. Our garlands and wreaths are made fresh from local evergreens, red and white pine, cedar, and balsam.

For me working with fresh evergreens helps me forget the stress of the holidays. Grab some friends and come out to the country for a wreath-making class; the smell will whisk you away (at least for a little while).

We have unique and useful gifts for your clients, staff, and business partners like a jar of No-Crack hand cream, perfect for dry hands (and especially perfect given the flu season). Boxed, gift-wrapped, and delivered to your door or shipped to your destination - what could be easier?

In fact we even have a present for you – a free 1-hr consultation.

Please call us at 475-3551 to schedule your free custom consultation and see how our Holiday Decorating & Gifting service can work for you. We are booking consultations through November 30th.

We're also at the Artisans Northwest show at The Valhalla Inn, Saturday Nov21st and Sunday Nov 22nd so come out and see us if you can. Remember that your best selection of products is at our store location on Hacquoil Rd, a scenic 10 minute drive form The Airport, south on Hwy.61, left on Hacquoil Rd. Phone ahead to check our hours.

See you in the country.

Flower Power

Never underestimate the power of flowers!

No, not the whole hippie movement, counter culture, Vietnam War flower power!

Literally the power of flowers.

Their colour and scent can lift you out of funk, lend an elegance and warmth to your space, and German scientists think their scent can help us to have sweet dreams (literally).

Take a moment and think back to the spring (I know it feels like winter for most of us)...close your eyes, take a deep breath, and picture it - your garden awash and alive in various bursts of colour, or your local farmer's market with buckets of gaily coloured flowers, all shapes and sizes. Slowly exhale.

Don't you feel better?

There it is...the power of flowers.

If you're still doubtful plan a trip to the Netherlands - they are the major supplier of flowers to Europe, North American, and South America. In fact, flowers and the flora culture industry generate over $3 billion dollars annually, making it the economic backbone of the country.

I'm lucky enough to have relatives there (yay for in-laws) so I've had the luxury of traveling there a couple of times and each time I land, it's the same feeling - that sense that no matter what, it's ok.

You land at the the airport in Schiphol and it feels like you've stepped into a fairytale, surrounded by gardens of flowers - tulips, carnations, camellias, and a host of other flowers. Airport display screens boast flowers; every store (apparel, restaurants, gift shops) has a gorgeous flower creation (it really is an art form) outside, enticing you to come in. Even the cleaning carts are adorned with tulips!

I find them such a a joy to behold but I've clients who've "confessed" to foregoing their fresh flowers and relegating their faux flowers to their closet because they don't think there's a place for them amidst clean, contemporary design. All the while, they may just need to be rearranged into cleaner lines, maybe a stunning glass vase.

If you love fresh flowers, but don’t like the mess and the work involved you may want to try our Faux Botanicals. They are incredibly life-like, and little is required of them except an occasional blow-dry on a cool setting.

On the off chance that you're ahead of the game (and if you are please tell me how you do it) and are considering Christmas presents (I'm shuddering just typing the word) a Gift certificate towards a Custom botanical arrangement would be an interesting option for all your hard to please giftees.

Well the weather forecast actually calls for sun this weekend so take a well-deserved break, go for a Fall drive and stop in and vist us on Hacquoil Rd. If you've the time, might I suggest meandering over to Belluz Farms and the Cheese Farm on Boundary Drive, as well as, the De Bruin’s Greenhouses for farm fresh Veggies.

See you soon.