Hello there! It's almost the end of February in Thunder Bay, and the end of Winter is in sight. Although with another winterstorm heading our way, it sure doesn't feel like it's almost March. Are you done with winter, and you can't wait for Spring and Summer!! Then The Camellia is your store....here we focus on an Islander Lifestyle. This is when you live in a very cold place, and you pretend you live on an Island in the Tropics. No embracing the cold here....or professing love for your Sorel winterboots.
It doesn't matter where you live....whether it's an Island in the Caribbean, a small town in Northern Ontario, or a town on Vancouver Island. Most of us have to work to make a living, and there are mundane tasks that consume the hours after work. We all tend to take for granted the beauty of the areas where we live. While we may fantasize about moving away to an exotic locale where it never snows, deep down we know that Summer in a hot country would be unbearable (all that high humidity, frizzy hair, and clothes pasted to your skin...!). Next best thing to moving is to decorate in an Island theme. Here at The Camellia, we have loads of Island accessories, ask about the tablecloths in above photo. They are vibrant, and practical as they are water and stain resistant.
Here we are at Viva Wyndham Maya, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Nothing says Island more than a Palapa. Sometimes you can can find a fake, raffia one at the Party store. The real ones are made from Palm leaves and they really do keep the rain out.
You can take a Class at our store, the Camellia, and make up your own stencilled or hand-lettered Beach and Lake signs. These are made with Cottage Paint, which comes in 60 colours, you can buy Cottage Paint at The Camellia.
Not sure where to start with your Lake theme? Here at #TheCamellia, we have Lake themed cushions, knitted throws, pillows and so much more. Need help with choosing a colour scheme? We can help you with that!
You can make this sign in one of our Cottage Paint workshops at The Camellia. https://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html
Fill your home or your Patio with fresh, green Plants. Nothing says Island Living more than large leaf Tropical plants.
Island Life is all about the Beach... the crashing of the waves on miles of sandy shores.
Are you ready to decorate in an Island theme? (Those vibrant blooms in the above photo are Hibiscus ). Come see us at #TheCamellia at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. We are a short, 10 minutes drive south of Thunder Bay Airport.
We will be at the Spring Home and Garden Show Thunder Bay, which is on April 5, 6, and 7th. 2019, at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds.