A Visit to Restoration Hardware

How many of you drool over the Restoration Hardware catalogue? We were lucky enough to visit a Restoration Hardware store recently, and it was a treat. 

As soon as you enter you are enveloped in tones of greys, beiges and taupes. There is a sense of tranquility in neutrals. And there are over-the-top crystal light fixtures. Farmhouse tables ..... bowls of moss. 

Rolled-up scrolls as a centerpiece.

Comfy upholstered chairs. 

Fluffy beds to sink into.

Mohair throws for the cold nights ahead. 

Tables and  furniture made with reclaimed wood. You can custom order similar tables from Brad, made with wood from Thunder Bay sawmills. 

How simple this is ... a bowl filled with moss.....

Don't you love the rolling ladder..?

Visit The Camellia for Fall flowers in earthtones and neutrals. 

Rich tones of rusts, golden yellows, and oranges now in stock. 

Beekman 1802 Goats' Milk bodycare products  - perfect in a Restoration Hardware inspired bathroom. 

Have a lovely Fall! Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. for all your Fall decorating needs, Beekman 1802, and grey Cottage Paint inspired by the colours at Restoration Hardware. 

Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-6, Fri. and Sat. 11-5, and Sunday 12-5.

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Shop online at www.thecamellia.com

September 2015 classes.

Hello there!

If you've always wanted to take one of our classes at The Camellia, September is a great month to take a class. 

UPCOMING CLASSES for September 2015. ( Listing in the Walleye magazine) 
Beginners' Cottage Paint class. Thursday September 24th. 6.30-9.30 , $49.99 +hst

Learn how to Stencil - Wed. September 23rd. 2015 $49.95 +hst. 7-9pm

Create a HARVEST WREATH: with dried & preserved foilage - oak leaves, bamboo leaves, wheat, pods, and finish with a burlap bow. Wed. Sept. 30th. 2015. 7-9 pm. $99.00 +hst. All supplies included. Wreath will be different from the photo above.
DO call us at 475-3551 to register for classes or reply to this email. 

Between Sept. 3- 11th. we will be on reduced hours, call 475-3551 and listen to the message.

During this time, we plan to be open Wed. Sept. 9. 12-4, Thursday Sept. 10th. 12-4. If you need help, call Chris at 472-8193. 

September is almost here - Enjoy these last days of Summer!

What have you been up to this last little while? We know lots of you are on the road travelling - to visit Family, to attend Weddings, and simply to travel. it's always nice to go on Vacation...leaving your regular routine, taking off and visiting another city or country. And stopping by the Lake, to enjoy every last bit of summer.

Ever wonder where everyone travels from? These maps at our Ontario Tourist Centres are quite interesting ..tourists place a pin on the map pinpointing where they live. And by the way, whenever you go to a Tourist Centre, always sign their guest book, these are important in funding decisions, and traffic patterns determine whether that tourist centre will be open again next year..  

The joy of checking into a clean Hotel Room - and plopping yourself onto the Bed!

As seen at The Microtel Hotel chain in Sault Ste-Marie - lovely place to stay. They also serve a full breakfast included with your room stay. 

Of course, it's always fun to stop at those little Antique shops along the way. And Yard sales. 

Vintage doorknobs are so chic at the moment.

A stash of bobbins from an old textile mill in Utica, N.Y. Perfect for making Vintage Christmas ornaments. 

Jeanne D'Arc Living style. That Paris pillow reminds you that chintz is always in style. 

As you're driving along, you may see a Farm stand - with Fresh eggs. 

It's great to get Honey directly from the Farm, rather than buying it in the grocery store. 

Lots of barns and stacks of  grass in the fields. 

A quick stop to pick some Queen Anne's lace.

Summer is fun, whether you're driving downtown Toronto, or....

Touring an A-frame recreation of an old house in the 1800's. 

For those Botanical nuts in the Family, a stop at a Plant Conservatory is a must. 

Such a great upcycled Cottage Paint dresser... don't you just love those rope handles on the drawers?

Exciting News - coming soon....Cottage Paint Serenity. This product is for those of you who do not want a distressed finish. it is a high-end acrylic paint with urethane in the paint. You will be able to recoat in 2 hours, and no topcoat is needed. Serenity can be used indoors or outdoors


Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. a short 10 minute hop from the Thunder Bay Airport.
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-6. Fri. & Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5.
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www.thecamellia.com

Reduced hours at The Camellia for the next two weeks

We are open reduced hours for the next little while:

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12-4.

If you need more information, call 475-3551 and listen to the message.

Any questions, phone Chris at (807)472-8193

My enthusiastic young shopper ...at The Camellia, Slate River, On

How often we forget the simple pleasures in life ...like jumping through a sprinkler on  a hot day ... yelling and squealing with excitement. I was visiting at someone's house, and watched a little girl next door running in and out of the sprinkler with her Mom. 

All day long you may have been daydreaming of being by Lake Superior, maybe longing to be near the Lake, and reality was that you were stuck at work with deadlines to meet. The good news is that in Thunder Bay you're never more than half an hour away from the Lake. How will you spend your time away from work today? 

So the other day we had a group of shoppers at our store, The Camellia, and a little girl was with them, she was maybe 5 or 6 years old. Her Aunt is looking around our store, and the little girl is kind of ,... well,... bored. They go upstairs, and I hear an excited..."Look at This Bed, I LOVE this Bed, and those Pillows...!!!" 

I get asked....." How much is it for the whole Bed? I want this WHOLE bed, all these pillows, I would be so comfortable on those, and the net, and the bed...and I WANT IT ALL!!" 

SO nice to hear such enthusiasm..!! How bored we get as adults. And she is right..this Bedding is our Brunelli line, it's 100% cotton, is super comfy, and washes like a dream. It comes in sizes from Twin to extra King. Come into our store to see the Brunelli catalogue, If patterns are in stock, you can receive your order in 10-12 business days. 

Our Mosquito nets are 40 feet wide on the bottom, and they work to keep the bugs away. We also have in stock at The Camellia, Noseeum nets, which are super fine ( 126 holes per square inch).  

Anyway, even when her Aunt had gone back down the stairs, the little girl could not stop talking about THE BED, so she ran back upstairs to take a photo ( with her pink I-Phone) so she could show her Dad. ( I am at this point feeling slightly archaic as I am one of those people with no smart phone). Her enthusiasm and excitement were contagious. 

Visit The Camellia, for luxurious, oh-so-soft Cotton Bedding, and Mosquito and Noseeum Nets. 

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www.thecamellia.com

Day off at Lake Superior, Naniboujou Lodge & Gran Marais, MN

What better way is there to spend a day off than driving and hiking along the shores of Lake Superior? It was a perfect day for being near the Lake, it was sunny and hot. Driving from Thunder Bay to Gran Marais one should pack a hoodie as you never know when the breeze might be blowing off the Lake, which makes it a bit chilly.

A great place to stop for Lunch is Naniboujou Lodge, a historic Lodge, where you can stay overnight. 

The Dining Lounge is awash in colour  ..a peaceful place where one can recharge one's weary self. 

What a cozy spot to sit on a crisp, Fall day. 

Where did they find all the pigments to complete the artwork in the dining Lounge in 1929?  A menu from way back states the price of Lunch - $1.29. We ordered the Salmon soup and the Naniboujou sandwich combo. It was wonderful. Afterwards you can wander outside for a stroll beside Lake Superior. 

While we were at the Lake, we did a photo shoot for some of the new blues of Cottage Paint. it's a chalk-like paint which you can paint onto wood, without sanding or stripping. Buy online at www.thecamellia.com or come into our store, The Camellia and buy some. 

Onward to Gran Marais to get some yummy custard ice-cream at  Syndeys' Frozen Custard. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sydneys-Frozen-Custard-Wood-Fired-Pizza/120260351343771

Just like the ice-cream my Mom used to make from scratch with milk, eggs and sugar. Yummy!

You can take your custard and sit upstairs for a spectacular view..move over Greek Islands!

The onwards for a hike beside the Lake, past the Marine Coastguard. 

Formations of rocks and water. 

Here at The Camellia, we sell noseeum nets, they are 40 ft. wide on the bottom - we sure could have used one of these by the Lake, there were these ankle-biter flies, they look like houseflies, but they bite. I wrapped my feet up with some towels, and this seemed to help. 

It's hard to see with the plastic over the net, but the mesh is super fine. 

When was the last time you took a day off? Think about spending it beside a Lake. If you are heading to Gran Marais for the day from Thunder Bay, stop by and visit The Camellia. Turn left on Hacquoil Rd. we are at #30, on the left, 1.6km. off Highway 61. 

The Camellia, Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On

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