We are paint consultants, a.k.a Marriage Counsellors, Cottage Paint, Thunder Bay, On

We spend a good part of our day helping clients choose paint colours. Some clients are so tired of their wood kitchens, their wood trim and slab mahogany doors, and they want to PAINT OVER WOOD. Their partner may be completely against Painting wood...and the Battle starts...and the Paint consultant is caught in the middle. 

Why is there such disagreement over painting wood? Read this article...

http://thedecorologist.com/why-men-fear-painting-wood/

For those of you who are against painting wood, did you know some almost new Kitchens are being painted? A factor may be the cost of ripping out cabinets and replacing. Homeowners may not want to deal with the mess of living in a construction zone.  

The biggest reason Homeowners paint Cabinets? They are sick of the wood look, Cabinets are Oak, and the original wood stain has yellowed or  showing wear and tear. Average age of Cabinets? 20-30 years old. 

Here is a before of a Kitchen painted with original #CottagePaint. Of course, you will be taking off cabinets doors, numbering everything, including hinges, use dropcloths. Clean with Cottage Paint Clean and Prep. Head into our store,TheCamellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. for advice. Check our websitehttp://www.thecamellia.com/painting-kitchen--bathroom-cabinets.html

#CottagePaint has a palette of 50+ colours. 

The After photos - totally worth it! For advice on Painting cabinets, book an appointment with a Colour consultant at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. There is a charge for in-home consultations. p (807)475-3551

We are Open Wednesday through Sunday. Location : 10 mins. from Thunder Bay Airport, heading south along Hwy. 61, turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. 1.6 km on left. 

Send Easter Gifts in Thunder Bay, Easter Weekend hours at The Camellia

It's Easter Weekend ( already!). does it seem like the calendar speeds up when it gets to April and Spring? We are having the greatest Spring weather here in Thunder Bay & Slate River Valley. Almost no snow , Trees are all pollinating ( translate to lots of sneezing), days are warm & sunny, Nights are still freezing. We are OPEN here at The Camellia  at 30, Hacquoil Rd. from Wed. through to Sunday. 

Open Friday from 11-5. Saturday 11-5. Easter Sunday 12-4p. 

We deliver in Slate River & Thunder Bay. Call toll-free within Canada to order, 1 -877-523-7444, or (807)475-3551. We have Tropical Dishgardens, Wreaths, and limited Spring plants. 

Large selection of Water-repellent, Stain-resistant Tablecloths, and new Patio Tablecloths, with a hole in the middle for the umbrella. 

No Bunnies for sale, but aren't these cute? Reposted from Rose Valley Lodge. 

Small metal wall pockets ...perfect for Gift giving, and they are faux, so they are long lasting. 

Mussels 'n More Hand-made Pottery - a wonderful, useful Gift for a special person that has everything. Dishwasher safe, and microwave friendly. 

Magnolia & Birch Wreaths - hand made here at The Camellia. 

To order call us at (807)475-3551, or come and visit the store at 30, Hacquoil Rd.

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Visit the Camellia at Spring Home & Garden Show 2017, Thunder Bay, C.L.E.

Bamboo 6pce. Queen sized sheet set ( 4 Pillowcases) $39.95 ea.

Hello! Get your Spring on at the Spring Home & Garden Show...starts TODAY at 4p.! Visit The Camellia, we are in the Coliseum, Booth #3. Who is thinking about lounging on the PATIO, soaking up the Sun, and enjoying a wonderful meal outdoors?  Our PATIO TABLECLOTHS have arrived! 3 sizes: 60"round, 54 x 72" rectangle, 60"x 90"rectangle. We have them for sale at the Garden show- all sizes $29.99 ea. 
 
We know many of you have tried (and love) our indoor/outdoor Tablecloths which repel water and are stain resistant. We are excited to announce a new model ..this is the Outdoor Patio Tablecloth which has a hole in the middle, allowing you to have your Patio umbrella on the table. The Patio Tablecloths have a hole in the middle with zipper. They come in bright colours, and have matching cushions.

At the Garden Show we will have Cottage/Chalk Paint for sale, plus a number of sample Kitchen cabinet doors which we have painted with our Cottage Paint, including navys and blacks.
Focus this Spring On Lakeside Living, we have Lake themed
  signs, pillows, paint, and much more. CAMP should be a tranquil, beautiful space, not a place where all your unwanted, mismatched furniture ends up. Take a Spring Wreath class, Make a Flower Crown, or take one of our Paint & Stencil Workshops
http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

HOURS for Garden Show ( C.L.E. Grounds)
Friday 4-9pm
Saturday, April 8. 10am  - 6pm
Sunday, April 9th. 11am-4pm

Like their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/Springhomeandgardenshowtbay/ . 

Are we Open at our store on 30, Hacquoil Rd. this weekend? Call first and let us know what time you would like to come, p.475-3551 . Many hours of planning and set-up go into Trade Shows, do come out and see us at the Garden Show!
 

  
  
 

Cottage/Chalky Paint

Our Patio Tablecloths..new! Just In!

Camp & Lake decor. 

See us in the Coliseum Building, Booth #3. 

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Philadelphia Flower show 2017, Spring Home & Garden Show 2017 Thunder Bay

It's April and those of us who live in a cold place start to go a little crazy at this time - we long to see green and warm weather. Home and Garden Shows are perfect for cheering our spirits. Seeing Flowers and Plants, and outdoor Landscaping is a sure boost to us in northern climes. Check out these links below to the Philadelphia Flower Show 2017. It sure reminds us of visiting Holland, and Keukenhof Gardens. 

http://www.philly.com/philly/living/Philly-Flower-Shows-Holland-must-see.html

https://youtu.be/sXevG334UxY

Head to the Spring Home and Garden Show at the C.L.E. Grounds on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! See The Camellia in the Coliseum Building! 

The Camellia is your one-stop place to get Chalky/Cottage Paint in Thunder Bay. 

For more information on the Spring Home and Garden Show 2017 in Thunder Bay, https://www.facebook.com/events/416280445415600/

or visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Springhomeandgardenshowtbay/

Our hours this week at The Camellia are variable, so call ahead to make sure we are Open. 

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A beautiful Tuscan Villa, Happy Spring!

Have you ever fantasized about running away to Tuscany? Click here to see this stunning Home: http://www.thisisglamorous.com/2017/03/a-beautifully-restored-13th-century-tuscan-villa/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisIsGlamorous+%28This+Is+Glamorous%29. This Home is truly an Inspiration! 

Olive Trees ...these are in Napa Valley in California.

 Tuscan interiors are filled with Vases of Flowers..and of course, beautiful Gardens filled with flowers. 

Lavender bundles hanging to dry...some villas we have visited have large vases of Lavender buds, and when you walk into the room, the wonderful smell of Lavender is in the air, rising up to greet you. Here at #TheCamellia, we have Lavender bunches grown in #Sooke, on Vancouver Island. You can add Lavender essential Oil to your Vase of Lavender to get that wonderful aroma. If you crush the buds, that will bring forth that lovely aroma. 

The views in Tuscany are spectacular, a photo opportunity around every bend. 

An today is the 1st. Day of Spring! Happy Spring! Visit The Camellia, for Spring Florals, Cottage Paint, and much more! We are Open Wednesday through Sunday,  (807)4753551, www.thecamellia.com

Happy Spring!

Top Pinterest Home Trends 2017

  Do you go on Pinterest to look up some DIY project, and then get lost for hours? Pinterest is a great place to save ideas for future projects. It makes most projects look easy and uncomplicated, However, sometimes this is not the case! Take a look at this article:  http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/here-are-the-top-pinterest-home-trends-for-2017-239713

Image via Pinterest

The Farmhouse look is one of the most popular Decor styles, this look is most certainly driven by Chip & Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Home. Are you a Fixer-Upper fan?

Here at The Camellia, we have unique, Farmhouse style decor. For those of you who have no time or patience to DIY. 

Our Boho-chic Texas styled Vintage Look Handbags - perfect for shopping trips. 

And while you are in our store, check out our skinny #Shiplap wall, New wood made to look like old #Barnboard. How did we do it? This is a #CottagePaint Class, for current Classes at The Camellia, go to http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

Visit The Camellia in the lovely Slate River Valley, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open every day except Mon. and Tuesday. 11-5ish. most days. Be sure to visit during our upcoming Spring event!

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How a beautifully decorated Room or Office can uplift your Spirit and make you feel Happy!

Picture going into a space that's beautifully decorated, with calming colours such as blues, greys, and beiges. Comfy chairs are placed around the room, and the walls have interesting artwork, such as photos of Lake Superior. You immediately feel calm when walking into the room or office. You forget about rushing in traffic to get to your appointment on time, and as you take your coat off, you begin to relax.

The Bathroom is stylish, modern and inviting. 

Picture a second space. This space clearly needs repainting, furniture and Office supplies are well, all over the place. There are no windows in some of the rooms, and hardly anything of interest on the walls. There are some plants in the room, but they are so badly in need of repotting and pruning. Which room or Office would you rather be in? 

It takes so little to uplift a room and make it into an inviting, warm space. Paint is the quickest way to update a room. You can use Cottage/Chalky Paint to update outdated fixtures, with 55 colours to choose from, Cottage Paint is as far from boring as you can get.

Before #Cottage Paint. 

#CottagePaint is MADE IN CANADA, you can purchase it in #ThunderBay at #TheCamellia. 

After #CottagePaint. 

#Farrow&Ball is the perfect choice for updating your walls, with 120+ colours to choose from. So what are you waiting for? Update you space easily with Paint, some new furniture and accessories. Get #CottagePaint and wall accessories from #TheCamellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario. 

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

( Don't forget some beautifully designed Flower arrangements - you can order custom designs at #TheCamellia!)

Decorating your Camp/Cottage or Home with salvaged shutters and windows

Sometimes we come across a stash of old wooden windows or shutters, and we wonder what can we do with these?  Click on the link below to see how some homeowners have repurposed old windows and shutters. 

     http://blog.brewsterwallcovering.com/shabby-chic-decorating-with-salvaged-shutters/

In the Caribbean, old-fashioned shutters like the ones in the photo above, were used a lot to allow the movement of breezes to pass through and cool the interior of the building. Hurricane shutters are used to protect the glass in windows and doors from smashing during high winds and rains. 

Here we are at an Antique Fair in upstate NYC, what a find!  A stash of really old wooden shutters, perfect for old signs. You can paint your own sign on these shutters, find out more about our classes at www.thecamellia.com

Cottage/Chalky Paint is perfect for repainting shutters, giving them that distressed look, and it comes in 55 colours. It's water-based and low voc's, making it a perfect project for right now. 

Want to spruce up your Camp's interiors, maybe you have dark panelled walls,..... Paint right over with #Serenity Cottage Paint. We sell Cottage/Chalky Paint at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. 

Here is an Oak picture frame getting a Makeover with #CountryManor #CottagePaint. Look around you and see what you can makeover with Cottage Paint today! Then come see us here at The Camellia, we have most colours in stock, at 30, Hacquoil Rd.

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MOST loved Valentine's Day Gifts, Thunder Bay, On

It is often said that, most of the time,  we treat the ones we love quite badly, taking them for granted, not doing nice things for them, and sometimes we are just plain mean to them. That's why it's nice when Valentine's Day comes along, and we are reminded to do something nice for the ones we love. 

Used to be that Red Roses were the traditional Valentine's Day gift, but in today's cheap-grocery-store-world roses have lost that I'm-giving-something-special appeal. Most Roses don't even smell anymore. 

So how would you finish this sentence ...Love is...?  If you are thinking about what to get for Valentine's Day, here are some Gift Ideas from The Camellia in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Gift Pick #1. FRESH AIR BEEKMAN 1802 GIFT SETS - from $49.50. Say hello to Beekman 1802, made from Goat's milk. Goat's milk delays signs of skin aging, due to its high content of alpha-hydroxy acids. It reduces skin inflammation, and is packed with vitamins like D,C,B1,B6,B12 and E. Goat's milk helps with treating acne. You can buy Beekman products at The Camellia. From $49.50,

GIFT PICK #2 : LAVENDER GIFT SET

This Gift is perfect for those who never take care of them selves. Lavender helps relieve stress, relaxes, and helps you sleep. Choose from Neob Lavender Soap ( Niagara-on-the-lake), Rocky Mountain Lavender Body butter, and deodorant, essential Oil of Lavender, Neob Lavender Lotion, Napa Lavender soap, and farm-grown Lavender bunches. $75.00 and up. 

GIFT PICK: #3 - A Day at the Beach Gift set - A Day at the Beach Apron, in navy blue pinstripes, with a handmade Mussels 'n more Pottery mug. And a Napa Soap Beach bar. Add sailing- themed leggings, and a breezy scarf. $75. and up

Mais oui, Paris themed Gift set - with Eiffel Tower scarf, & Apron with Napa Lavender soap, and French vintage cushion. From $95.00

A Class at The Camellia - all of our Classes for Spring and early Summer are up on our website, you can purchase classes online or call and sign up. http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html. We have Spring burlap Wreath classes, DIY Floral crowns, A Day at the Beach workshops, DIY Barnboard classes, Cottage Paint classes, and Spring stencil workshops. classes are also listed online in events in the  Walleye magazine.

Napa Valley gift set -  A lovely screen-printed Napa apron, with a bar of Napa Cabernet Soapignon soap, printed scarf, and wooden wine saying plaque,  $106.00  an up. 

WE are OPEN at our store, The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. and Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. Can't get to our store? You can call us at (807)475-3551, order, pay , and we can deliver. Delivery charges apply. We deliver in the Thunder Bay and Slate River areas.