Sunday, February 19, 2012

Summer dreaming, Camellia's, Thunder Bay


I"m dreaming of Summertime - no heavy boots and coats , and green outside...and colour ..lots of it. It's human nature to want what you can't have..I suppose. We should enjoy the moment...and the snow and ice....blah ..blah..blah....







Garden Peonies - so vibrant, each petal a miracle.




Today, I am craving green...what about you? do you love or hate Winter..? drop us a comment below, and have a wonderful day!!


Come visit us - Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, On ( just outside Thunder Bay)
p-807) 475 -3551


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Monday, February 13, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day. Camellia's, Thunder Bay, ON

Happy Valentine's Day! This Victorian heart image is from the Graphics Fairy. What are you giving your Valentine today?






Roses are always a nice choice.





Roses, alstromeria and carnations. Photos courtesy of Oasis Floral.





Camellia's - for all your Flower & Gift needs. 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, On

p- 807)475-3551
toll-free 1-877-523-7444

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Tribute to Whitney, a great singer





I grew up with a lot of Whitney Houston songs. She had a great voice...she will be so missed.


In memory of Whitney.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Keukenhof Gardens, Holland



Today here in Thunder Bay was more of a typical February day - sunny, but cold. I am craving colour today, and it always cheers me up to look at photos from Keukenhof Gardens, in Lisse, Holland.



















What is your Happy colour? comment below and let us know........






An explosion of colour and light - Flowers are so beautiful and uplifting!!


Camellia's - 3o Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, On
OPEN Wednesday through Sunday.
p-807)475-3551


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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Organizing sewing Rooms, Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On



The key to organization is that everything in your home should have a place. When you use the item, it always goes back to its home, and in a ideal world , you would be able to find the item again. Reality is that my sewing room is so messy and so jammed with fabrics and supplies strewn hastily all over. I cannot even find some pins at the moment. I was going to post a photo of my room, but decided not to ...!

I love the fact that there's no carpet in this room, makes it so much easier to clean up. Having a unit like the one above would definitely help.







I almost need one of those teams that come in, take everything out of the room, dump it on the lawn, then they organize the space. Here's how things work in my household....


" I really need some help with cleaning up the ............."

Want to hear the replies..?
  • Can't you see we're busy?
  • You made the mess, just clean it up yourself, it's all your mess
  • it's Spring time..I have massive Yardwork to do
  • It's Summertime, you want me to sit indoors and clean??? No. Really...???
  • It's Fishing season
  • it's Falltime, more yardwork..
  • It's Christmas ...you want me to spend my Christmas holiday cleaning....???
  • It's the middle of Winter, my tools are in the garage, it's 30 below...
  • just throw the damn stuff out!! who needs it anyway..?
Sigh.... does this happen in your house too?

Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay , ON
p -807) 475-3551


OPEN : Wed. 1-4, Thurs. 1-4, Fri. 1-4, Sat. 12-4.
Call ahead for Sunday hours.



Thursday, January 26, 2012

Punta Cana Artisan, Dominican Republic


Coconut Palms are so beautiful to look at, and their leaves are used in the making of so many products. These Palms were photographed in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.







Here are the end products - beautiful hand woven hats and bowls.







Here you can see the Artisan weaving the palm leaves into a hat.













Artisans all over the World share a common bond - dedication to their Art and lots of hard work.
The taking of various raw materials and turning them into a work of art.......


Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, On.
phone 807) 475-3551 for information. OPEN this Saturday Jan. 28, 1-5. Sunday, Jan. 29th. 1-4


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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Spring Time Dreaming...Camellia's, Thunder Bay

We're thinking about Spring at Camellias' ! Yellow Finches are so cute, and have a questioning tweet-tweet...




Faux Lily of the Valley...you can almost smell them!






Colourful Spring Ribbon to cheer up your Home!











Cuttings from our Spring Garden - French Lilacs, yellow Daylilies, and blue Iris.





my favourite....Peonies






Missing spring ....? whip up a batch of Lemon Bundt Cake. Serve with a cup of flavourful Tea from the International House of Tea in Thunder Bay, On.



Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder bay, On
p-807)475-3551
We are closed at present and will reopen on Jan. 27, 2012

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