Step away from the black

 Step away from the Black and embrace colour. Everywhere you go, Black is a uniform. A busload of tourists unload at the Ice fields in B.C. almost all are wearing black leggings. Waiters and Waitresses at restaurants are all wearing black. If you too are wearing black, look out.....when you get up from your table, someone will ask you to get them a drink or something. has this ever happened to you? You are slightly put out by their request and the person that asked you feels ..well..silly. and kind of embarrassed.   Business people wear black to look professional. And ..the situation gets compounded when it's Winter and some people lose all their colour, all that black is not too flattering with very pale skin. In Victorian times, black was worn to symbolize a period of mourning. Women showed their grief through wearing Black which represented the lack of light.

It is quite symbolic that we are mostly wearing black in this day, what are we mourning for?

Brown is not as harsh as black, but still looks lovely. Come into The Camellia today to see our Shrugs, they come in one size and many colours.

You can jazz black up with purples and blues, throw a scarf on, and instant style! We stock many colours and  the Infinity scarves .

 Pattern can change things up, like this Vera Bradley handbag, along with a hand-made scarf from Sarah. Sarah is an artisan and draws her inspiration from Lake Superior.

Neutral handbags are always in style.

Add a flirty, pretty scarf  ... no-one said that you can't look pretty and be warm .

The colour Red is an instant pick- you-upper. Come visit #TheCamellia today for a new handbag, scarf and other accessories. 

30, Hacquoil Rd. just 10.mins. past the Thunder bay Airport. p-(807)475-3551

Beekman 1802 Soap, The Camellia.

The best Goat's Milk Soap . . . . . . from Beekman 1802.    View this email in your browser Who has watched the TV show..The Amazing Race?  Meet Brent and Josh, winners of The Amazing Race 2012. "This is the best Goat's Milk Soap" said Martha Stewart after trying their soap. See their video by clicking on the link below. http://bcove.me/3a7075tx Off we went to visit  the Beekman 1802 store in Sharon Springs, upstate New York. It was a fabulous sunny day, and on the way to Sharon Springs, we passed by many old barns with huge letters "Antiques." Sigh...so many stores, so little time.  When we arrived at the Beekman store, it did not disappoint. Tall ceilings, a neutral backdrop of dark greys, creams and black, a mix of modern, vintage and upcountry. And best of all, we bought Beekman 1802 product back with us! Come into The Camellia to see fabulous Goat-milk soaps, and their line called Fresh Air, found in upscale NYC hotels. Indulge yourself today, or pick one up for a fab Gift for a friend. Honey Bar,  Wild Poppy After the Garden bar, Scent of Winter Goat Milk soap, Scent of Spring Goat milk Soap, True Grit Men's Soap, Fresh Air Body Lotion, Fresh Air Shower Gel, Fresh Air room spray, & Lavender month of August soap. And, wait, there's more.... we have Lavender bunches fresh from a Lavender Farm in British Columbia. Lavender is a natural Air Freshener, without chemicals and bad stuff. Lavender essential Oil now back in stock.   Have an awesome Weekend...and come Visit us at The Camellia...Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-7, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sunday. 12-5p.              OPEN: Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-7, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. p-(807) 475-3551 Visit our website for information at http://www.thecamellia.com Read our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com   Twitter Website Email Come Visit The Camellia.   How do I get there?   We are 10 mins. from the Thunder Bay Airport, heading south on Hwy. 61. Turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6km. on the left.    Phone 807) 475-3551 Shop online at http://www.thecamellia.com Visit our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975 http://pinterest.com/thecamellia/boards/

Cottage Paint projects

 Cottage Paint is so easy to use...no sanding or stripping, just paint. Low vocs. and water-based, and it is available in many colours. This colour is Dragonfruit. Today we are going to share some of our recent Cottage Paint redos.

 Beautiful colours for the Fall season.. from left : Canyon,  Martini Olive and Golden Harvest.

 One of our store props that desperately needs Cottage Paint. This is a very old piece that came (we think) from Holland many years ago when our family moved to Canada. It is in rough shape , some of the wood veneer is lifting. The top is stained badly .

 After a good dusting and wipe-down with TSP, I started painting with Antique White, 2 coats.

 Then a wipe-back with a damp rag to do a light distress. You can see where the wood veneer is lifting. Final finish with 2 coats of flat acrylic varnish.

 A nightstand that has seen better days, picked up from the thrift store.

 First coat of Antique White, this piece was done with one 8oz. jar. of Cottage Paint. Finished with a jar of flat acrylic wax.

 We sell these stencils at The Camellia, along with Cottage Paint, brushes, and glazes and varnishes and waxes. 

 

The finished piece, what a transformation!

Here is a piece that was sent in by a client...formerly done in hunter green, transformed with Cottage Paint - colour Waterdrop. This piece happily resides at her Camp..her next project is repainting the kitchen table to match this piece. This is awesome, you can have a mad mix of furniture that can all be painted to co-ordinate with each other.

Visit The Camellia for Cottage Paint...and much more. 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, just outside Thunder Bay, p-807-475-3551. We are open Wed. through Sunday. This Saturday 11-5, but tomorrow, Sunday we will be closed. Visit www.thecamellia.com and click on the Cotage Paint link at the top of the website.

Thanksgiving Flowers & Gift delivery in Thunder Bay, and Slate River, On

 Everyone loves getting Flowers , especially at Thanksgiving. Call today to order our Harvest bundle with Faux Mums.

Or send our trendy Brown Gerbera bouquet with preserved Oak leaves and local wheat. This versatile design is ready to place in a vase or hang on a door, or lay on a table.

 Order a dramatic, statement piece for your front entranceway.

 Or you can simply gather up the last of the flowers and greens from your Garden, these are strawflowers, eucalyptus, and german Ivy trails.

Fall wreaths with Burlap are very welcoming, order 1 today, we deliver in Thunder Bay and Slate River.

Call us at (807)475-3551, or toll-free at 1-877-523-7444 to order Flowers or wreaths. Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open Wed. through Sunday. Hours for this Thanksgiving weekend, Fri. 11-5, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5.

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Fall Celebration at the Camellia begins this weekend.

Ta ..Da..Just like that, It's Fall. did someone fast forward the Season?   View this email in your browser

How did your Summer go? Was it as short as mine was? The good news is we are having an awesome Fall, time to head out for a Country drive and visit the Camellia for Fall Inspiration. Go for a walk in the fields and gather birch branches, ferns, bull rushes,  and grasses to place in your urns. Add our realistic Fall mum bushes, and faux Maple leaves, some Pumpkins and you're done! New  Cottage Paint  colours just in: Golden Harvest in the photo above, echoes the tones of the fallen leaves around it. Aged Port, a rich, burgundy tone. Canyon, a rich orangey clay colour. Martini Olive, a muted muddy green. Register for a Cottage Paint class, which run on Sunday afternoons or on Thursday night. Make your own class with 4 persons or more. Coming soon...BEEKMAN 1802 Soaps and Skincare products ( made by the fabulous Beekman Boys, winners of the Amazing Race). And, wait, there's more.... If you couldn't make it to our Sale, you are in luck. our stock clearance continues 25%-50% off! 40-50% off Heritage lace valances Pashminas are 40% off Garden items- 30-50% off Aromatique product - 40-50% off Christmas - 40-70% off Watercolour prints - 30 to 40% off Cotton cushion covers - 40-50% off Purses are 25-40% off Evening bags -30% off Farmfresh White Lilac - 30-40% off Dried Hydrangea Wreaths - 30%off Florals - 40%off And lots more , ALL ON SALE     Framed prints, artwork, Dried flowers, one-of-a-kind antique props,  AND we have a Garage Sale section with huge markdowns - 40% to 70% off! Hst will be charged, and all sales are final. Cottage Paint, Lavender bunches, & Water-repellent Tablecloths are NOT on sale.

OPEN: Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-7, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. p-(807) 475-3551 Visit our website for information at http://www.thecamellia.com Read our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com   Twitter Website Email Come Visit The Camellia.   How do I get there?   We are 10 mins. from the Thunder Bay Airport, heading south on Hwy. 61. Turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6km. on the left.    Phone 807) 475-3551 Shop online at http://www.thecamellia.com Visit our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975 http://pinterest.com/thecamellia/boards/

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Welcome to the first Day of Autumn!

Fall is a glorious  riot of colour - shades of browns, rusts, oranges, and yellows. Fall arrangements can be subdued, in shades of greens and whites. The bucket in the photo above holds Queen Anne's lace and mini ornamental cabbage.

Makes a bold statement, with only 2 colours.

Dried Wreaths are so lovely, this wreath contains manzanita branches, wheat, proteas and pomegranates. Come into the Camellia today to order your custom Fall wreath, or take a class and make your own.

We have  a great selection of stylish, water and stain repellent tablecloths in stock at The Camellia.

Decorate with Lanterns,  they are great for all seasons.

Echoes of Summer and the Nicotina plants which the humming birds love. Fall is bittersweet, beautiful, yet hinting at the cold weather to come. Take a drive into the Country and stop in at The Camellia, we are Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5.  Cottage Paint class ( Beginners' ) coming up this Thursday from 6.30 to 9. Call 475-3551 to register.

30 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, Slate River , On.

Falling into Fall, reluctantly

 It's September already...and some of us want to hang onto that last little bit of heat, we don't want our plants to freeze, and we have no desire to dig out coats, boots, and even socks. As for the S  - word, please, let's not go there. Time to think about transitional floral arrangements - these ease into the different seasons without any effort or extra fanfare. Like this stunning Magnolia arrangement above. The leaves look nice long after they have dried up.

 Look at the colours of these pomegranates, great to add to a wooden bowl as a quick centrepiece.

 Time to cut those hyrangea blooms, to make up wreaths .

 Continue to appreciate each and every sunny day with blue skies.

 It's easier to sleep now that the nights are a bit cooler.

 Think about taking a Fall course at The Camellia.

Sit by Lake Superior and enjoy the running water .

We will reopen at The Camellia on Sept. 19th. In the meantime, if you need anythuing, leave a message at 807-472-8193. or 807-475-3551