Friday, April 7, 2017

Visit the Camellia at Spring Home & Garden Show 2017, Thunder Bay, C.L.E.




Bamboo 6pce. Queen sized sheet set ( 4 Pillowcases) $39.95 ea.

Hello! Get your Spring on at the Spring Home & Garden Show...starts TODAY at 4p.! Visit The Camellia, we are in the Coliseum, Booth #3. Who is thinking about lounging on the PATIO, soaking up the Sun, and enjoying a wonderful meal outdoors?  Our PATIO TABLECLOTHS have arrived! 3 sizes: 60"round, 54 x 72" rectangle, 60"x 90"rectangle. We have them for sale at the Garden show- all sizes $29.99 ea. 
 

We know many of you have tried (and love) our indoor/outdoor Tablecloths which repel water and are stain resistant. We are excited to announce a new model ..this is the Outdoor Patio Tablecloth which has a hole in the middle, allowing you to have your Patio umbrella on the table. The Patio Tablecloths have a hole in the middle with zipper. They come in bright colours, and have matching cushions.

At the Garden Show we will have Cottage/Chalk Paint for sale, plus a number of sample Kitchen cabinet doors which we have painted with our Cottage Paint, including navys and blacks.
Focus this Spring On Lakeside Living, we have Lake themed

  signs, pillows, paint, and much more. CAMP should be a tranquil, beautiful space, not a place where all your unwanted, mismatched furniture ends up. Take a Spring Wreath class, Make a Flower Crown, or take one of our Paint & Stencil Workshops
http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html


HOURS for Garden Show ( C.L.E. Grounds)
Friday 4-9pm
Saturday, April 8. 10am  - 6pm
Sunday, April 9th. 11am-4pm


Like their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/Springhomeandgardenshowtbay/ . 


Are we Open at our store on 30, Hacquoil Rd. this weekend? Call first and let us know what time you would like to come, p.475-3551 . Many hours of planning and set-up go into Trade Shows, do come out and see us at the Garden Show!
 
  
  
 





Cottage/Chalky Paint




Our Patio Tablecloths..new! Just In!




Camp & Lake decor. 
See us in the Coliseum Building, Booth #3. 
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Philadelphia Flower show 2017, Spring Home & Garden Show 2017 Thunder Bay

It's April and those of us who live in a cold place start to go a little crazy at this time - we long to see green and warm weather. Home and Garden Shows are perfect for cheering our spirits. Seeing Flowers and Plants, and outdoor Landscaping is a sure boost to us in northern climes. Check out these links below to the Philadelphia Flower Show 2017. It sure reminds us of visiting Holland, and Keukenhof Gardens. 





Head to the Spring Home and Garden Show at the C.L.E. Grounds on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! See The Camellia in the Coliseum Building! 


The Camellia is your one-stop place to get Chalky/Cottage Paint in Thunder Bay. 












For more information on the Spring Home and Garden Show 2017 in Thunder Bay, https://www.facebook.com/events/416280445415600/


Our hours this week at The Camellia are variable, so call ahead to make sure we are Open. 
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Sunday, March 19, 2017

A beautiful Tuscan Villa, Happy Spring!

Have you ever fantasized about running away to Tuscany? Click here to see this stunning Home: http://www.thisisglamorous.com/2017/03/a-beautifully-restored-13th-century-tuscan-villa/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ThisIsGlamorous+%28This+Is+Glamorous%29. This Home is truly an Inspiration! 

Live Trees in Napa Valley. Ca


Olive Trees ...these are in Napa Valley in California.



Blooms in Vases



 Tuscan interiors are filled with Vases of Flowers..and of course, beautiful Gardens filled with flowers. 





lavender bunches hanging in barn


Lavender bundles hanging to dry...some villas we have visited have large vases of Lavender buds, and when you walk into the room, the wonderful smell of Lavender is in the air, rising up to greet you. Here at #TheCamellia, we have Lavender bunches grown in #Sooke, on Vancouver Island. You can add Lavender essential Oil to your Vase of Lavender to get that wonderful aroma. If you crush the buds, that will bring forth that lovely aroma. 




view in Napa Valley of road, vineyard and olive trees.


The views in Tuscany are spectacular, a photo opportunity around every bend. 


tulips at Keukenhof Gardens



An today is the 1st. Day of Spring! Happy Spring! Visit The Camellia, for Spring Florals, Cottage Paint, and much more! We are Open Wednesday through Sunday,  (807)4753551, www.thecamellia.com


spring floral at The Camellia


Happy Spring!

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Top Pinterest Home Trends 2017


  Do you go on Pinterest to look up some DIY project, and then get lost for hours? Pinterest is a great place to save ideas for future projects. It makes most projects look easy and uncomplicated, However, sometimes this is not the case! Take a look at this article:  http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/here-are-the-top-pinterest-home-trends-for-2017-239713



Chip & Joanna book cover
Image via Pinterest

The Farmhouse look is one of the most popular Decor styles, this look is most certainly driven by Chip & Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Home. Are you a Fixer-Upper fan?




Farm sign. the Camellia



Here at The Camellia, we have unique, Farmhouse style decor. For those of you who have no time or patience to DIY. 




Texas boho handbag, The Camellia




Our Boho-chic Texas styled Vintage Look Handbags - perfect for shopping trips. 





Barnboard Cottage Paint, the Camellia



And while you are in our store, check out our skinny #Shiplap wall, New wood made to look like old #Barnboard. How did we do it? This is a #CottagePaint Class, for current Classes at The Camellia, go to http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html







Visit The Camellia in the lovely Slate River Valley, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open every day except Mon. and Tuesday. 11-5ish. most days. Be sure to visit during our upcoming Spring event!
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Monday, March 6, 2017

How a beautifully decorated Room or Office can uplift your Spirit and make you feel Happy!


Picture going into a space that's beautifully decorated, with calming colours such as blues, greys, and beiges. Comfy chairs are placed around the room, and the walls have interesting artwork, such as photos of Lake Superior. You immediately feel calm when walking into the room or office. You forget about rushing in traffic to get to your appointment on time, and as you take your coat off, you begin to relax.


The Camellia Slate River


The Bathroom is stylish, modern and inviting. 


black & white bath




Picture a second space. This space clearly needs repainting, furniture and Office supplies are well, all over the place. There are no windows in some of the rooms, and hardly anything of interest on the walls. There are some plants in the room, but they are so badly in need of repotting and pruning. Which room or Office would you rather be in? 


It takes so little to uplift a room and make it into an inviting, warm space. Paint is the quickest way to update a room. You can use Cottage/Chalky Paint to update outdated fixtures, with 55 colours to choose from, Cottage Paint is as far from boring as you can get.



Cottage paint

Before #Cottage Paint. 



#CottagePaint is MADE IN CANADA, you can purchase it in #ThunderBay at #TheCamellia. 


Cottage paint



After #CottagePaint. 


wall paint Farrow & Ball


#Farrow&Ball is the perfect choice for updating your walls, with 120+ colours to choose from. So what are you waiting for? Update you space easily with Paint, some new furniture and accessories. Get #CottagePaint and wall accessories from #TheCamellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario. 
Open Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. & Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5

The Camellia, Slate River, On


( Don't forget some beautifully designed Flower arrangements - you can order custom designs at #TheCamellia!)

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Decorating your Camp/Cottage or Home with salvaged shutters and windows


Sometimes we come across a stash of old wooden windows or shutters, and we wonder what can we do with these?  Click on the link below to see how some homeowners have repurposed old windows and shutters. 






wooden shutters, jalhousie Caribbean shutters


In the Caribbean, old-fashioned shutters like the ones in the photo above, were used a lot to allow the movement of breezes to pass through and cool the interior of the building. Hurricane shutters are used to protect the glass in windows and doors from smashing during high winds and rains. 




Antique Fair, wooden shutters



Here we are at an Antique Fair in upstate NYC, what a find!  A stash of really old wooden shutters, perfect for old signs. You can paint your own sign on these shutters, find out more about our classes at www.thecamellia.com




original Cottage Paint


Cottage/Chalky Paint is perfect for repainting shutters, giving them that distressed look, and it comes in 55 colours. It's water-based and low voc's, making it a perfect project for right now. 




Chalky paint made in Canada- Serenity


Want to spruce up your Camp's interiors, maybe you have dark panelled walls,..... Paint right over with #Serenity Cottage Paint. We sell Cottage/Chalky Paint at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. 




Oak frame redo with Cottage Paint



Here is an Oak picture frame getting a Makeover with #CountryManor #CottagePaint. Look around you and see what you can makeover with Cottage Paint today! Then come see us here at The Camellia, we have most colours in stock, at 30, Hacquoil Rd.
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Saturday, February 11, 2017

MOST loved Valentine's Day Gifts, Thunder Bay, On


It is often said that, most of the time,  we treat the ones we love quite badly, taking them for granted, not doing nice things for them, and sometimes we are just plain mean to them. That's why it's nice when Valentine's Day comes along, and we are reminded to do something nice for the ones we love. 



Valentine's Day sign The Camellia, Thunder Bay






send roses Valentine's day, The Camellia, Thunder Bay


Used to be that Red Roses were the traditional Valentine's Day gift, but in today's cheap-grocery-store-world roses have lost that I'm-giving-something-special appeal. Most Roses don't even smell anymore. 







So how would you finish this sentence ...Love is...?  If you are thinking about what to get for Valentine's Day, here are some Gift Ideas from The Camellia in Thunder Bay, Ontario.


Goats' milk Beekman products at The Camellia

Gift Pick #1. FRESH AIR BEEKMAN 1802 GIFT SETS - from $49.50. Say hello to Beekman 1802, made from Goat's milk. Goat's milk delays signs of skin aging, due to its high content of alpha-hydroxy acids. It reduces skin inflammation, and is packed with vitamins like D,C,B1,B6,B12 and E. Goat's milk helps with treating acne. You can buy Beekman products at The Camellia. From $49.50,

Rocky Mountain Lavender , Neob Lavender, Lavender bunches, the Camellia


GIFT PICK #2 : LAVENDER GIFT SET

This Gift is perfect for those who never take care of them selves. Lavender helps relieve stress, relaxes, and helps you sleep. Choose from Neob Lavender Soap ( Niagara-on-the-lake), Rocky Mountain Lavender Body butter, and deodorant, essential Oil of Lavender, Neob Lavender Lotion, Napa Lavender soap, and farm-grown Lavender bunches. $75.00 and up. 


Mussels n more Pottery mug, a day at the Beach gift set, The Camellia


GIFT PICK: #3 - A Day at the Beach Gift set - A Day at the Beach Apron, in navy blue pinstripes, with a handmade Mussels 'n more Pottery mug. And a Napa Soap Beach bar. Add sailing- themed leggings, and a breezy scarf. $75. and up


Mais oui, Paris Gift set,  The Camellia



Mais oui, Paris themed Gift set - with Eiffel Tower scarf, & Apron with Napa Lavender soap, and French vintage cushion. From $95.00




a day at the beach class at The Camellia



A Class at The Camellia - all of our Classes for Spring and early Summer are up on our website, you can purchase classes online or call and sign up. http://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.htmlWe have Spring burlap Wreath classes, DIY Floral crowns, A Day at the Beach workshops, DIY Barnboard classes, Cottage Paint classes, and Spring stencil workshops. classes are also listed online in events in the  Walleye magazine.


Napa Valley apron The Camellia

funny wine sayings The Camellia


Napa Valley gift set -  A lovely screen-printed Napa apron, with a bar of Napa Cabernet Soapignon soap, printed scarf, and wooden wine saying plaque,  $106.00  an up. 




WE are OPEN at our store, The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. and Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. Can't get to our store? You can call us at (807)475-3551, order, pay , and we can deliver. Delivery charges apply. We deliver in the Thunder Bay and Slate River areas.