Fresh Boughs at The Camellia

 Fresh greens have arrived at The Camellia  ...just in time to decorate your outdoor urns, hanging baskets, mantels and staircases....B.C. Cedar, Pine, Fir, and Red Osier Dogwood.

 Our new Window sized Wreath - hang one of these in each Window for an instant Holiday Look!

Real Birchbark candleholders for sale.

               Our trees are decorated ...all ready to Inspire you to start thinking CHRISTMAS!!

 Ask to see the Design Board from Traditional Home's Napa Valley Showhome, which we recently toured. You can book an in-home design consultation with us, we are now taking appointments for January of 2013.

 French -inspired Vintage Pillows - in stock now.

 We are crazy about Ribbon - so you have plenty of choices to embellish your creations, or we can design the Bows for you.

 

 Why not take a moment to light one of our Soy candles....wonderful scents, and Soy is a clean choice.

Did we mention we have fabulous Evening bags for that special Holiday party??

Visit Camellia's  ---south on Hwy. 61, left on Hacquoil Rd.    We  are 1.6kms. on the left.

If you are planning on coming to the Artisans Northwest show coming up at the Valhalla Inn next weekend , we are in the Icelandic Room. Where is this? If you are entering the Valhalla Inn at the back near the Ballroom, the Icelandic Room is down from the Main Ballroom, on the right hand side. www.artisansnorthwest.ca

Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

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 Love Vintage and want to create something lovely for your front entranceway ? Take our VINTAGE SAP BUCKET Evergreen class at Camellia's. These buckets were originally used in Maple Syrup production, they have a wonderful patina. 

Classes will be held Sunday, December 2nd. and Sunday, December 9th. 2012, from 1pm to approximately 2.30 to 3 pm. This is a Beginner class, just bring a pair of gardening gloves and a pair of floral snips if you have them. Sap pail, evergreens, and soil will be provided. Dress in serviceable, warm clothes. 

Cost is $55.00 plus a design fee of $10.00. All class fees are non-refundable.

 What colours are you planning for your Outdoor decorating this season? Red with burlap, perhaps? Or the classic taupe, black and grey colour scheme?  Bright turquoise and hot pinks..? the list of colour combinations is endless.

 The barnwood used in these photos is what's left of our farmstead on Broadway Ave. What antiques do you have that have been passed on from your family?

 

 Imitate the squirrels,  and  collect pine cones, they are useful for so many Winter projects.

 Maybe we will teach these in another class, how to make rolled roses.

A relic which we unearthed in our yard, now in use in our store. Come instore to see our unusual creation!.....

The Camellia is located at 30 Hacquoil Rd. South on Hwy. 61, left on Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6 kms. on the left. Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-8p. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5.

Sunday hours, ( Nov. 4, 2012)   we may be here from 2-4 p. Check hours by phoning 807)475-3551

Happy Decorating!!

California Dreaming, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

  We're back after taking a short break...just going through California withdrawal right now. You know those TV commercials you see for California ...well, they're true!! Here's a peek into TESORO, a wonderful Flower shop in Sonoma Valley. They are at 23566 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476. p-707.939.6931.

www.tesoroflowers.com

 Another incroyable shop in Sonoma Valley. The owner sources out antiques from all over the World. His displays are awe-inspiring. ARTEFACT Design & Salvage at 23562 Highway 121, Sonoma , CA 95476.

p. 707-933-0660. www.artefactdesignsalvage.com

 No coats needed in the Valley. It feels like you're in Tuscany or Provence. Pinch me, I must be dreaming...

 And yes, there was a Winery, way on the top of the hills, that grows Lavender. And you are so lucky, if you come into our store, you can purchase their products right here at The Camellia.

  We were able to tour the Barn where the lavender is very carefully dried.

 The shops, well, they are over the top. It is after all, California. The largest number of billionaires in the  whole world apparently reside in California. This is a french-themed store in Sonoma.

 A visit to the San Francisco Flower Market, yes, here I am, lusting after the Manzanita branches...oooh..I would so love to be able to get these home!! 

 Everywhere you go, the Camellias are blooming..and the Gardenias..and the Magnolias...sigh..

 A visit to the Alameda Antiques Fair, here is the booth of Atelier de Campagne. So many treasures, 800 vendors, so little time...

 The view of the Vineyards, framed by an Olive tree. Looks like a postcard...

 What did I see as we were driving along in Napa Valley? There was a house Tour at Cardinale Winery, sponsored by the magazine Traditional Home, and I GOT TO GO ON THE TOUR!! Here is a peek into the entranceway..

A panorama of the view from the Show house, which is the Guesthouse of Cardinale Winery.

The fabulous Veranda......

The rooms were a wonderful mixture of rustic elegance and traditional elements.  Cardinale is at 7600 St. Helena Highway, in Oakville, CA. They are open for tours until November 11th, 2012. For more information and tickets, visitTraditionalHome.com/napashowhouse

We hope you'll be as excited and inspired by this little peek into California as we were!

Visit Camellia's soon to see how you can incorporate Napa style into your Home.

Camellia's, 30 Hacquoil Rd.

Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-8p. Fri. 11-7. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5p

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Have a relaxing Sunday!!

Getting off the Wheel to catch one's Breath.

Once, I was visiting my sister,and her roommate had a hamster, the dratted thing would arise at 5 am and proceed to run on his wheel, never stopping, around and around he ran. I am feeling like that hamster, running around in circles and getting nowhere, fast. So we'll be taking a break to catch our breath, and will reopen here at Camellia's on October 11th. 2012. 

Enjoy the fabulous colours of Fall, and take a deep breath ! Go for a long walk.

Belluz Farms 

Our view on Hacquoil Rd. 

We've been bundling Gomphrena , and making Wreaths like crazy. 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

see you when we Reopen on Oct. 11th. 2012

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Autumn Fair 2012 at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Autumn is here! You are invited to our Autumn Fair which starts today and runs until Sunday, September 30th. 2012. How do you feel about the change in weather? Are you sad to see Summer go, are you waving Good Bye to the flocks of geese as they fly overhead, noisily honking away?  Or are you a "Thank goodness it's cooling off "  type of person, can't wait to pull on your favourite sweater and boots?  

This Autumn, we have a lovely selection of goods at The Camellia, carefully chosen just for you. Look at the made-to-look-like vintage cushions above, aren't they just perfect for a European themed room. .

 

 Here's a peek at a custom order that we designed for a very special front door. Not your traditional Fall piece, but it does speak to you of Autumn, earthtones, and leaves swirling in the wind.

Here's one of our new Fall handbags, paired with one of Sarah's hand-made scarves.

 Look at this hot number, good for those parties that pop up around Christmas. it comes in lots of other colours - silver, purple, black, white, grey.

Epol bags are the bag for the sportsey person, or an upscale alternative to the Lunchpail. Lots of pockets and places to fit everything. Tough, can-take-all-you-dish-out bag.

We have had a fantastic growing season ( except for the chomping caterpillars) , and our Sunflowers are spectacular, the bees think so too! 

  The colours of the sun and ripening Olives are echoed in this tablecloth - water repellent and stain resistant. Most clients buy 1 of these, and come back for a couple more. Rave reviews on these. Try 1 today, many colors and patterns in stock at the store.

Let us custom-make a Floral design for your Home - lost of containers to choose from. 

  A peek at some of our in-store displays.

 Many new signs in - where to place them? Hallways, Living-rooms, entranceways, they will look good anywhere.

Gift selection - Set of 4 custom chicken placemats - with 2 chicken mugs, in a wire basket, $71.63. The mugs are a Warren Kimble design, from Sakura,Oneida. Call toll-free at 1 -877-523-7444 to order. You can also order fresh flowers of Fruit baskets for delivery in the Thunder Bay area.

Some of our grapes we grew --so sour, but we grow them for flower arrangements. Look at those colours though, you could theme an entire room around them .

 A faux-botanical bouquet, we've added greens in from our Garden, doesn't it look great?

 One of my aims this Fall is to sit and Light a candle.  These are special Soy candles, poured especially for you, by Canadian hands. Yummy smells! 

 Our goodies from the Cutting Garden.

Take a look around you and harvest what you can for Fall decorating. These are grapevine leaves, which we preserved with glycerin. You can buy glycerin in the drug store, combine 1 part glycerin to  3 parts hot water. Place stems into solution and leave for at least a week, sometimes 2. Your leaves will stay nice and soft but will turn brown.

HOURS FOR AUTUMN FAIR

Wed. 11-5. 

Thurs. 12-8p

Fri. 11-7

Sat. 11-5

Sun. 12-5p.

30 Hacquoil Rd. South on Hwy. 61, Left on Hacquoil Rd. we are 1.6 km. on left.

Questions??? Call 807)475-3551