Merry and bright and the S-word as in HOLY SNOW at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On.

Merry and Bright and Holy SNOW...! Here most of us  in #ThunderBay were thinking maybe the warm weather will continue indefinitely...giving us lots of time to find our snowbrushes, get our snowblowers going, etc. all those fun things that come along with the fluffywhite stuff. And then, wham! We got slammed with SO much snow in one day and night!

It is well kinda pretty and white and...why is the tractor misbehaving and refusing to start? The joys of the S-word. 

Especially since this is what the view was the day before the snow. 

Good thing we dug up our garden bulbs a while ago. 

We were happy to see so many of you at our booth at  #ArtisansNorthwest Show at the #ValhallaInn last weekend! Here is one of our custom-made Wreaths which can be used for all seasons by changing the insert. Great for small spaces, nothing much to store. 

Our all-season Magnolia Wreath...just change out the bow after Christmas. 

Oh Starry Night...this one is sold, but we are busy making up some new ones. After Christmas, simply pull off the wrap and use the star all year round. Maybe some small lavender tulips..

We've just unpacked some fabulous Holiday purses. Red for the festive season and Winter. 

Isn't this a fun clutch? 

Fresh and faux Urns for entranceways...we custom make these here at #TheCamellia.

Our new #LakeChristmas theme....all made with fresh, local greens. 

Not too many times that we are putting Wintergreens into our outdoor planters and the pansies are still growing! They are probably frozen today. 

#Magnolia branches look wonderful in outdoor planters, you can preorder #Magnoliatips here at #TheCamellia.

We have loads of great #Giftideas for everyone on your list, #Hockeypillow and Throw. 

Visit us here at #TheCamellia for unique, locally made Gifts, fresh wreaths, Cottage/chalk Paint and much more!

Open Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. & Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5

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Artisans Northwest Show 2016, Camille Overmeer, Booth #44, Scandia Room, Valhalla Inn

The best place to buy Hand-made artisanal goods is at The Artisans Northwest show, which takes place this weekend at the Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay. 

Sat. November 12, 2016 from 10am-5pm.

Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 10-4pm.

Are you starting your Holiday decor? Visit Camille Overmeer of The Camellia for fresh Winter wreaths, faux wreaths and floral designs of every colour. We are in Booth 44, of the Scandia room ( just off the Main Ballroom). We look forward to seeing you! 

The Camellia on Hacquoil Rd. is open this weekend, Sat. 110-5p. Sunday 12-4p. 

The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. 

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Using colour to create calm, The Camellia, Slate River Valley, On

Hello! Ever notice how looking at the sky just makes you feel better? Or maybe that ocean blue?

Use colour in your everyday Life, don't be afraid of it. Notice which colours make you feel better. 

Bright blue skies, green cypress bushes, and sand stonework in Napa Valley. 

The Painted rowhouses in San Francisco. 

There are many colours in this stunning Glass sculpture in a Palo Alto medical clinic. 

The Ocean and sky are filled with so many colours, all of which you can draw on for Inspiration for your room colours. 

Neutrals are soothing, and calm, like the ocean sand. 

Bright reds are exciting, like this red Tesla. 

A scrumptious array of Macaroons....you can see a room painted in these hues. 

A lovely combination of Blues and browns, these Lavender macaroons are delicious!

Click on this link from Houzz to see how you can use colour to create calm in your Home!

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30495281/list/7-soothing-spaces-how-to-use-color-to-create-calm-at-home

Come visit us here at The Camellia, for Cottage/chalky Paint, for colour consultations, and Paint classes.

30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River Valley.

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Living in a throw-it-away-don't-fix-it-world, Cottage Paint to the rescue.

Those of us who live in poorer, Third World countries could never understand the throw-it-away-philosophy of First World countries. Ever watch the 1-800-got-junk crew at work? They break up all the furniture, and haul furniture and everything else to the landfill and it gets buried in the ground. The same earth that we grow our food in, get our water from. It makes far more sense to fix the broken, and re-use and repaint that old furniture with Cottage Paint. Check out this cabinet door...have dark wood, and want white? Just clean with our Clean 'N Prep, then paint. No sanding, stripping, or bad smells with #CottagePaint. Best of all, you save your Kitchen from being demolished, and save yourself money, a win-win all around. Get Cottage Paint at The Camellia, near Thunder Bay, Ontario. Choose from 55+ colours.

These are wooden, traditional end tables, being given a new life with URBAN Cottage Paint. We have 2 of these for sale.

Dining room chairs madeover with Cottage Paint Evening Sky, & grey linen. Restoration Hardware-style Table made by Brad. 

From this shabby beginning to something dramatic. Yes, you can use Cottage Paint over mdf board. 

Yes, this is the same nightstand from the last photo, with a stencilled saying, done in Black Cottage Paint. 

Here is an armoire before restoration, also not made from real wood. 

The same armoire, after, painted with Black Cottage Paint.

Next time you are tempted to throw away a piece of furniture, think about giving it a new life with  #CottagePaint from The Camellia. Take a class, or come into the store to see some of the pieces. 

Open Wednesday through Sunday. NOTE We will be closed from Oct.19 -26th.,  2016. 

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Thanksgiving Dried Flowers, Wreaths and Gifts for delivery, Thunder Bay & Slate River, Ontario.

Grateful, Blessed, & Thankful. It's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. The leaves are changing, and the air is feeling Fall-ish with a chill in the air. Want to send a Gift to some special people in Thunder Bay or Slate River? Here are some long-lasting Gifts which we make here at The Camellia, and can deliver. Try to order asap as this is a busy weekend, with lots going on. 

We  have real Oak leaf & acorn wreaths ..perfect for Condo living. Small enough to send to someone in the hospital. $29.95 +hst. 

Our fields here in Slate River Valley are full of Hay bales. 

Send a Spa basket of Beekman 1802 Goat Milk products. $49.95 & up. 

Mini Oak leaf Wreath...$29.95. 

Beekman Pie & Shortbread mixes, perfect for the Pie-lover in your family

Rocky Mountain Soap for shaving the old-fashioned way. $5.99 and up. 

Beautiful dried bunches, all ready to place in a glass vase. $29.95, add a vase for $17.50. In washed greys, blues, and whites. Much better and longer-lasting than sending fresh mums. 

Lake cushions, a perfect Gift for that friend who has a Camp by Lake Superior.

For a very special Gift, we can deliver Mussels 'n More hand-made pottery, from Vancouver Island.

Dinnerware, salad/soup bowls, some are ovenproof, microwave safe, and dishwasher safe. 

Stunning Fish platter. 

Beautiful Pottery that looks like the Lake. Prices range from $24.95 to $265.00. 

If you're entertaining this weekend, and need some quick and easy decor ideas for your table, head to The Camellia! It's a great time to take a short drive out to see us. The changing leaves are spectacular here in Slate River Valley. 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. off Hwy. 61

We will be open LATE FROM 11am UNTIL 7pm on Thursday and Friday Oct. 7th. 

Sat. Oct. 8th. OPEN only 10-12 am. 

Sunday closed. 

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