Winter Wonderland Gifts

With Christmas just around the corner, what to send for Gifts is on everyone's mind, especially if you are in another city ( or country). Just call us and we will deliver your Gift choices, what could be easier? A potted Pointsettia is always a good choice for a Gift.

A Fruit and Goodies Gift selection will please everyone. This Gift selection has Scottish shortbread, Hazelnut crispy wafers, Lindor truffles, Ferrero Rocher truffles, and a selction of fresh fruit. We are near Thunder Oak Cheese Farm so some Thunder Bay Gouda can be added to your Gift.

A Spa basket is always welcome, this one has a selection of Bath & Bodyworks hand soaps with natural sponges.


For the person whose favourite movie is "Eat, Love & Pray" or "Under the Tuscan Sun", these olive-themed placemats, with matching apron, and tin sign will be sure to delight. The fabric is water-repellent .

For anyone who likes Debbie Mumm, this snowman Gift candle set is so cute.

Bath & Bodyworks Soap Giftset.

Lavender Sauna Basket. Contains Lavender bunch, and Lavender products from Niagara-on-the-Lake farm. Add some fluffy towels. Lavender helps reduce stress and promotes a good night's sleep.

Not sure if your people are going to be visiting their family at Christmas? Send a Faux Botanical Flower arrangement, a great choice for people who are on the go, and may not have time to care for fresh flowers or potted plants. Prices start at $69.00.



Camellia's is OPEN to help you with your Gift choices.

Saturday, Dec. 18th, 11-5

Sunday , Dec. 19th, Noon-5

Wed. Dec. 22nd. 11-6

Thurs. Dec. 23rd. 1-7

Friday, Dec. 24th. 11-2

We are at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. approx. 10 mins. from the Airport. South on Hwy. 61, Left on Hacquoil Rd. Continue on Hacquoil Rd. for 1.8kms.

Happy Holidays! Call 1-877-523-7444, or locally 475-3551

Our BEST Holiday Ideas

If you are feeling overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle of the hOlidays, take small consolation in the fact that your Tree isn't this BiG. This is the tree in the Eaton's Centre in Toronto, all aglow with Crystals.

Don't forget the Garden outside. We are busy doing up Urns for clients, these are your Summer urns which can be dressed up for the Holidays. This one is stunning with Magnolia Leaves, cedar, and Dogwood branches.

This urn is a mixture of Holiday greens and Eucalyptus , with Curly Willow accents.
Simply Stunning!
This piece will continue to wow passers-by even after Christmas is over!


We have an assortment of Artisan made Metal work at our store. We also have Artisan Angels, they are great for Holiday decorating, and can be used in your Summer Garden.



Necklaces make great Gifts. A necklace will dress up an everyday outfit.



Who can resist a fabulous Purse with matching Pashmina?

Flowers make a great Family Gift, this design incorporates Hydrangeas and Hyssop Lavender which we grew in our Garden this Summer.

A Hand-made Rug is a welcome Gift for anyone who just bought a new house, or has a Camp or Cottage.

These are Vintage Feed sacks which I picked up at Junk Bonanza , and was hoping to make them into Cushions. However, Never enough THYME!!

This is our Cedar and Birch Twig wreath, smells heavenly!!


Come out and visit us at Camellia's on 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. We are OPEN

Wednesday, Dec. 1st. 10-6 p and Thursday, Dec. 2nd. 11-8p. Fresh Wreaths are made to order, so phone in your orders early. Phone ahead if you need to come at other times, p-475-3551
We offer Delivery as well, delivery charges vary , depending on your location.

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..!!

Changing Seasons

It's another great Fall day at The Camellia. it's so easy to decorate for Fall, add some potted Mums and some bullrushes to your summer planters.

jUst in! Fab French tablecloths, water repellent and stain resistant. ( I have one of these on my table, and was able to remove dried-on barbecue sauce from my tablecloth with just water!)

Rectangle 94" x 58" is priced at $27.95. Nice neutral tones now in stock for your Winter table.

Our flowering Crabapple trees still look fabulous for Fall. The robins, and partridge are busy feasting on the berries.



Come visit us today, open Saturday 11-6.

Questions? p 475-3551

Harvest Market Event at The Camellia

HARVEST MARKET AT CAMELLIA'S. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 11-5, SUNDAY NOON TO 5

We are lucky to have such great Fall Weather. Take advantage of it, and go for A Drive in the Country. You can park, Shop at The Camellia, and then go for a walk on a Country road. Visit the Cheese Farm, Belluz or Gammondale. Stop in at Window Light Photo Gallery on the way to the Cheese Farm.

Order a Fruit Harvest centerpiece for delivery to your favourite Family for Thankgiving. We Deliver in Thunder Bay. Call early for best selection.

If fresh flowers aren't your thing, choose a faux Pumpkin with a Rose wreath around the base.

You have to visit The Camellia to see our unusual Wreaths, this one is made from Lavender Hyssop, Oregano and barley which we grew in our Gardens this Summer.

Freshly-made Lavender Soap - a great treat for you. Try the Calendula & Oatmeal soap, great for healing, and exfoliating. All from Ontario grown lavender.

Jewellery to adorn you, in many styles and finishes. For that casual, dressed-up look.

For those of you who hate shopping with a purse, this wallet will hold all your essentials, with style.

Come in store to see a wonderful array of new purses for the Fall. They are oh-so-stylish, and will add an elegant look to your outfit, even if you are just running out in jeans and t-shirt to do errands. and this one is so affordable at $39.00 ( has organizer).

Vintage Mason Jar holder, part of the Opa Overmeer's Farm Goods line. These jars are great for collecting all the junk which may accumulate on the kitchen counter. You can add name tags for each member of the household.

What about a Vintage Shopping cart, lined with a bag made from old coffee sacks? Good for shopping at Antique shows and Craft Fairs.

Printed linens, anything printed with script is very in vogue at the moment. This fabric would fit into a Vintage decorating scheme, perfect for a Queen Anne's chair, or a footstool.

HARVEST MARKET on this weekend. Open Friday, and Saturday : 11-5.

Open Sunday: Noon-5.

Directions? South on Hwy. 61, Left On Hacquoil Rd. a mere 10 mins. from Thunder Bay Air-

port. Call 475-3551.

I thee wed

You thought finding your soulmate and perfect partner was hard??

Try planning a wedding!

Caterers, marriage certificates, special occasions permit, toasting glasses, centerpieces, the list goes on and on.

Not to mention all the people you’ve to invite – and really it’s because your mother says you’ve to invite them.

While we can’t help you with any of those things, we can guarantee you’ll have the most memorable flowers, unique wedding favours, and a stunning location!

Always in bloom flowers

We will create the bouquet of your dreams with fresh-look, faux, botanical flowers.

Why choose faux?

Because it’s one less potential for disaster!

Let’s take a moment to explore the origin of flowers.

Last Spring, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Flower Markets in Holland . One of my in-laws is a grower and that spring her specialty was Campanula – in White, Lavender & Purple. I got to help with picking the blooms, bundling them, packing them in crates, and then taking them to the Market. There, her crop was put into the Auction, bought, and then shipped to various countries.

Although Canada grows a lot of flowers, the majority of our favourite blooms travel many miles before they arrive at your local florist (check out the video at www.ontarioflowergrowers.ca for an overview of the flower growing & buying process).

Going with faux blooms offers you an environmentally friendly and sustainable option – something you can feel great about and have a fantastic custom bouquet that looks so real you’d have to touch it to know it wasn’t. It also leaves less room for disaster – for e.g. your flower of choice isn’t in season; poor handling resulting in crushed and/or wilted flowers. They also travel well (for those of you planning a wedding moon).

Faux arrangements are finished ahead of time giving you one less thing to worry about and they’ll last long after your wedding day is over, leaving you with a lasting memento and keepsake. Choose from roses, lilacs, sweet peas, calla lilies, daisies, orchids, dahlias, zinnias, and so much more. Luxurious ribbons add the final embellishment and sparkle to your bouquet.

I'll transform this
Into this

And this


If you’re like me – creative, crafty, and a DIY-er then consider signing up for one of my Wedding Flower classes here at the Camelia. We’ve DIY supplies and flowers close at hand; knowledge of wrapping stems in floral tape would help.

Visitg dreamweddings.thecamellia.com to book your complimentary wedding consultation today or come visit us at the store. Our hours: Saturday 11-5 & Sunday Noon-5. We're also open by appointment.

Valentine's Day Contest:

Enter the draw to win a Spa basket from The Camellia and Brunch for 2 at the
Travelodge Airlane.. Draw to take place Feb. 11th. Entry box is in the Lobby at
the Airlane on Arthur St.

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Wedding favours

Traditionally weddings were considered a lucky occasion and by passing out bonbonnieres or wedding favours onto wedding guests, the Happy Couple felt they were sharing their good luck upon their guests.

They are a time-honoured tradition and we’ve the perfect wedding favour for you, now that you’ve hooked your perfect partner.

"Get Hooked" are unique fishing lure wedding favours!

Each lure is hand tied and locally assembled with 25 lure colors available. We have several label designs to choose from along with two packaging options.

For more information please ring 807-475-5388 or email overmeer@shaw.ca.

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Location Location Location

Meander slightly off the beaten path (35mins from Downtown Thunder Bay) to Taiga Ventures for the perfect wedding location. Our location is one of the healthiest Conference Centres in the world and is the perfect setting for your for engagement and rehearsal parties, bridal showers, and of course, your wedding day.

Taiga, perfectly private and secluded, sits upon a glacial esker created during the last ice age and features a 100 mile vista, several kilometers of cross-country skiing and hiking trails. During the warmer months, tents of any size can be accommodated in the garden allowing for any number of guests.

Lindsey and Damon Crack celebrated with an outdoor winter wedding, and a day of dog sled rides and tobogganing for guests. Dawn Marie and Michael Sabaz exchanged wedding vows in the warmth and beauty of The Grotto.

Our on-site caterers are committed to creating an epicurean feast for your wedding – fresh, healthful ingredients, locally grown in season whenever possible.

Evelyne is also a Wedding Officiant with All Seasons Weddings and can be contracted to officiate at your wedding, no matter where it's taking place.

For details regarding any of our activities or to book an event, contact us at 807-577-6972 or taiga @tbaytel.net.

Join us at The Camellia on Feb 27 & 28 for our Wedding Open House - we'll have floral and bouquet samples, wedding favours, and sign up sheets for Taiga tours.

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.