It's finally SPRING!

It has been so beautiful lately, warm and sunny, and our snow is rapidly melting. Tulips are starting to burst out of the ground, and everyone is happy. 

Gardeners can't wait to get their hands into the soil. We can't wait to go to Paulusma's Greenhouses here in Thunder Bay for Kangaroo Paw ( above photos) 

It's a perfect time to change out your winter bedding, and have something lighter for the warmer days ahead. Come into #The Camellia today for oh-so-soft cotton bedding, in duvet covers and quilts. 

   

We have so many pillows, changing your pillow covers is a quick and inexpensive way to freshen up your decor. 

Why not paint your furniture with Urban Cottage Paint? We sell #CottagePaint here at The Camellia.

Bring Spring into your hOme with Brunelli Room Sprays. 

#Mother'sDay is coming on May 8th. 2016. We have lots of #Mother'sDayGiftsDeliveryThunderBay. 

Lavender & peonies  .... Spring time bliss. 

We will be Open Wed. Thurs. Fri. And Saturday untill noon. Then we will be on reduced hours and will reopen on  May 8th, 2016, If you need anything during this time, please call (807)472-8193 or leave a message at (807)475-3551. May classes are on our website, at www.thecamellia.com

Spring Blooms Open House 2016 on now at The Camellia

Welcome Spring! Finally we are getting some warm temperatures here in Thunder Bay. You are invited to our Spring Blooms Open House at #TheCamellia! 

How to get to Camellia's? Head south on Hwy. 61, go ten (10) minutes past the Thunder Bay Airport, turn Left onto Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6kms. on the left. The 1st building is the store. 

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www.thecamellia.com

April in Northern Ontario

It's April...we're that much closer to Spring or are we now? It's snowing out there, again. At this point..most of us just want to see green again. The Robins have returned, and some Canada Geese are flying back. What is the weather like where you live? Of course, Canadians are obsessed with the weather. We check it at least 2 times a day. Just so we can know how to dress for the Day ahead. 

We can dream about these large Sunflowers we planted last year

One way to feel Springlike is to paint an old piece of furniture you may have laying around, paint it a bright colour such as Bimini or Turquoise. Bright colours  just make you feel better. come into our store, the Camellia, to look at our selection of  #CottagePaint, in over 50 colours. 

Add some green to your decor, in the form of succulents, faux or real. 

Even a simple bowl of green moss will make you feel Springlike. 

Thank you to all of you who stopped by our booth at the Spring Home & Garden show! The Camellia is open this week Wednesday through Sunday. Thurs. 12-5, Fri. & Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5p. 

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For upcoming April and May classes at The Camellia, http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

Visit The Camellia at the Spring Home & Garden Show 2016

Well it's April 1st. and we are exhibiting at the best Spring event in Thunder Bay, the Spring Home & Garden Show 2016. First we had to dig out out our props from the snow and ice. The things you do when you live up North. 

At our booth, you will be able to see our Cottage Paint used to paint Cabinets, with or without distressing.

Do we have cushions...! Yes, you can paint upholstery with Cottage Paint, this chair was an ugly dusty rose before it was painted.

Beautiful silk-like Florals and wreaths to add instant Spring to your day. 

Calling all bacon lovers out there...people as well as doggies. 

Ask about our Brick panels - an easy DIY product. 

See The Camellia in the Coliseum, at the CLE. 

Friday April 1 – 4.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Saturday April 2 – 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p. m.

Sunday April 3 – 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

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Easter Flowers and Hours at The Camellia

SPRING is not that far away. although with all the snow we have been having lately.... Anyone notice how the days are getting longer? ....it stays light now until 8pm. Great for walks after supper.
We've been checking out the Design shops in St. John's, Antigua. Love the pops of colour on the top left, Cottage Paint Sour Apple on the wall.  A visit to the old sugar mill, Betty's Hope is a must-see.  And my favourite Caribbean window, the jalhousie shutter, designed to catch that ocean breeze.   This Spring it's all about Watermelon pink, Turquoise, Bimini and White. Look around, and see where you can incorporate some colour into your Home, then head to The Camellia for Cottage Paint ideas. 

Spring is in the air - fill vases with faux Tulips, and change out your pillow covers ( just arrived Brunelli covers priced at $9.99 for 18" square). Put out your Spring Wreaths, or get us to design a new one for your door. Our classes & Workshops for APRIL & MAY are up on the blog, click on this link   http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html.
Classes are a great way to learn, nothing beats an actual hands-on experience ( photo in middle from our Cottage Paint Beginners' Class). 

We are OPEN this week, Wednesday 11-5, Thursday 12-5, Good Fri. 1-4 . Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-4p. 
Phone us at 807-475-3551, or email us at thecamellia@hotmail.com. 

The Spring Home & Garden Show is coming up on April 1, 2, and 3rd. Visit The Camellia in the Coliseum Building at the C.L.E. 

The Camellia,  your source for Neob Lavender products, & Beekman 1802. Freshen up your Home Spa!

Happy Easter! The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On

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Tropical Inspiration, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Today we are heading to Jolly Harbour, Antigua for Tropical inspiration. When Winter starts to drag, the Caribbean is the place to head to, 28 -29 C most days. Antigua boasts that they have 360 beaches, we manged to see only  a few. This beach is the best one for Seashell collecting...masses of small shells wash up on shore,  this is the North finger.

One gets inspired to pull out forgotten watercolours and attempt to paint. So many tropical blossoms and birds to paint. 

Have been meaning to try doing an  Art Journal...first attempt at this. 

We're heading to GAZEBO - the place to find unique Home Furnishings. Look at that pop of colour on the wall , makes you want to repaint your wall with #CottagePaint KIWI. As always when you visit the Caribbean, you return home wanting to redo your entire home's decor. 

Summer is coming...Daylight Savings time starts this weekend, Time to think about outdoor entertaining, and outdoor furniture.

Colour ...and more colour. At The Camellia, we are all about colour, think about how to introduce more colour into your decor for the Summer. 

These are special pieces found at Gazebo in Antigua, but you can redo an old piece of furniture with Cottage Paint from The Camellia. 

We have an Antique Dining ( solid wood)  room set for sale with 2 leaves and 4 chairs. This is a great Cottage Paint project,  some of the joints on the chairs need  regluing. To refinish, you will need 1 , maybe 2 quarts of Cottage Paint. Contact us at 475-3551 if interested. 

Lovely Wicker set from Gazebo. 

For Tropical decor Inspiration, visit The Camellia. Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

Sat. 11-5, Sunday 12-5. 

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30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, 10 miuntes from Thunder Bay Airport heading south. 

The Camellia, Reduced hours for the next week

SPRING is not that far away. although with all the snow we have been having lately.... Anyone notice how the days are getting longer..it stays light now until 7pm.  We've been painting up a storm, check out the bathroom cabinet getting a makeover from drab brown to Grey - we used Cottage Paint, colour is Asphalt. No mess, no throwing away a perfectly good cabinet in the garbage, just a quick and easy Redo with Cottage Paint.   Spring is in the air - fill vases with faux Tulips, and change out your pillow covers ( just arrived Brunelli covers priced at $9.99 for 18" square). Put out your Spring Wreaths, or get us to design a new one for your door. Our classes & Workshops for APRIL & MAY are up on the blog, click on this link  http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html. Classes are a great way to learn, nothing beats an actual hands-on experience ( photo in middle from our Cottage Paint Beginners' Class). We have been attending Paint seminars with Candice Olsen ( from HGTV Divine Design) and listening to talks moderated by Lynda Reeves & Suzanne Dimma of Canadian House & Home.  We are will be on reduced hours starting this Sat. Feb. 27th. 2016, through to March 10th. During this time, the store will be OPEN Friday, March 4. 11-5, and Saturday, March 5, 11-5. You can call Chris at 472-8193 if you need to come at other times.  We are OPEN this week, Wednesday 11-5, Thursday 12-5, & Fri. 11-5 . Phone us at 807-475-3551, or email us at thecamellia@hotmail.com.