Styling essentials - vases for Spring and Summer florals, The Camellia, Thunder Bay.

Flowers have the ability to cheer us up, especially at this time when fears of COVID-19 and its spread around the World have led to feelings of alarm and anxiety. We need to stay calm, and Flowers can certainly help us do that. White, Cream and green are classic Spring and Summer colours. March is the perfect time to change out your Winter blooms to something lighter, like the Flowers in the above photo. 

There are so many different shapes and sizes of Vases. These tall ones showcase these sculptural branches with spring magnolia blooms. White vases go with everything, and can be moved into other rooms. 

A great article to read is Heather Bullard's take on this topic of Vases: https://heatherbullard.com/blog/2019/12/styling-essentials-vases

Take a look around your home, what kind of vases do you have laying around, perhaps gathering dust in a forgotten corner? 

Maybe your accent colours changed, and your current vases no longer suit your space. You can repaint your vase with #CottagePaint, it's water based and has hardly any smell, and comes in 60 colours. We stock Cottage Paint here at The Camellia, and we can ship within Canada. 

Visit https://cottagepaint.com/color-guide/ to see the colours. Then you can visit our store at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. in Thunder Bay, or visit our website at www.thecamellia.com

Once you've selected your vase, then you will need proper mechanics for anchoring your stems, such as twigs and branches, moss, water, floral foam, etc. Not sure where to start? Take a Floral Workshop here at The Camellia, where you will learn Creative Floral Design, incorporating Dutch Floral design techniques. 

Here is a beautiful assortment of fresh blooms, at a Flower shop in Holland. Hydrangeas, Gerberas, Anthuriums, Stocks, snapdragons, Roses, Lilies, and so much more. 

Visit The Camellia, for Floral workshops, custom Wreaths and Floral Designs, and Cottage Paint.

Flowers add happiness to your Day!

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, thunder Bay, On

Open Wed. through Sunday. 

807-475-3551

We are OPEN at The Camellia!! Thunder Bay, Ontario

Hello everyone! It's almost March, and that means Spring will be here soon, yeah!!! We are Open here at The Camellia, for all your Spring & Home decor needs. 

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This Giphy sums it up....I have been recovering from Hand surgery, so this is what I've been doing, minus the drumming of fingers on the table. And of course, you need your hands for simply everything! We are Open here at The Camellia, and will post new Spring Classes soon. 

Hummingbirds are part of our Northern Ontario summers, here  we used #CottagePaint to stencil  a Hummingbird. It sure is difficult to capture their shimmering feathers and many colours. If you are interested in this class, contact us. 

It's the time of year when our spirit craves Flowers, and colour, and warmth. How about you? Are you ready for spring? Above is a photo of our flowering crabapple trees. 

This is the perfect time to head into our store for a Visit, to buy some new silk flowers to replace your winter decor. It's time to freshen everything up for Spring! Already have a container? Bring it with you!

Our beautiful, yet practical Tablecloths - perfect for anyone who spills or drops things when they eat. Water-repellent and stain-resistant. And this pattern is lovely and timeless - white magnolia blossoms on a light grey background. 

We have 60 colours in #Cottage paint  - you can easily add a touch of green to your furniture or Kitchen cabinets. For more information on painting your Kitchen cabinets, go to paintoldkitchencabinets.com. Not sure if your cabinets are paintable? Take a door off and bring it in so we can take a look. 

To find us, head south on Hwy. 61, turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. Look for our sign on Hwy. 61. 

We are just 10 minutes south of  the Thunder Bay Airport. 

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario

www.thecamellia.com

Winter skincare, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Winter is hard on your skin. Cold temperatures, low humidity and harsh winds make your skin dry, itchy and miserable. You are so bundled up when you go outside, and one may feel unattractive and a bit depressed. You must moisturize with our favourite Goats Milk Lotion from Silly Goats! What is great about Goat Milk Lotion? Read on.

Goat Milk Lotion Benefits.
1. Vitamins and Minerals - Goat Milk has vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, and E, and Selenium. Selenium is known to help prevent skin cancer and to help sun-damaged skin.
2.  Anti-Inflammatory - Goat Milk reduces skin inflammation due to its fat protein content. The cream in Goat Milk is a moisturizer.
3. Anti-Aging - Goat milk is rich in  Caprylic Acid, Lactic acid, and Alpha-Hydroxy Acid. 
4. Doctors have recommended using Goats Milk Soap for those who suffer from acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and sunburn. 
For more information, go to https://sillygoatssoap.com/benefits-of-goat-milk-lotion/

Most of us want to keep our skin feeling as soft as a rose petal. This is a bloom from our Danish Midsummer Rosebush, it smells like an old-fashioned Rose.

Goat Milk Soaps are also wonderful for our skin, and are natural, and long-lasting. 

Our skin, and these Flower stems in the bucket above, need 1 essential ingredient to stay alive - WATER. So often we forget to drink enough water, especially when it's Winter. 

Why not get a large jug and fill it with your water intake for the day...every time you pass by the jug, drink a glass. This will help your whole body, but it sure is difficult to drink 6 -7 glasses of water a day in the winter! 

If you want to keep your skin looking beautiful, plan on a trip to our store, the Camellia, to get Silly Goats Lotion & Soaps!.

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On

p 807-475-3551

www.thecamellia.com

Making Time slow down when it seems like it's speeding up, The Camellia

Hello February! We have been lucky as January in Northern Ontario can be really, really cold. And this January it's been so mild. It's been easy to get out walking every day. We've had lots of snow, and here we are in February, it seems like January has flown by. 

Which brings us to the concept of Time... why does it seem to speed up as you get older? Click on the link below, which is a great article on Making Time. Read on. 

https://nosidebar.com/making-time/

When you're involved in something you like to do, time seems to fly by. This is a ginormous Wreath I made from field ferns. It took hours and more hours, and the idea of a giant Fern Wreath had been in my head for months, and I simply had to find the time to make it. What projects do you have going around in your head? ...when I have time.......I will make .........

 Ever notice how slowly time goes when you are stuck doing some dreaded task...like Bookwork? You pull up your files, then you find yourself checking email, Facebook, and wait, you're starving! so you race off to find a snack, and before you know it, 2 hours have gone by, and you haven't started your paperwork. Yes, time crawls sometimes. 

It seems like there is never enough time to sleep. For a long time, I treated Sleep as an afterthought, after I get everything done, I will go to bed. Sleep deprivation leads to many health problems. You must make time for Rest. 

It can be a struggle to eat healthy. Especially when there is a Timmie's on every street corner, and there are chocolates at every grocery checkout. And you are tired when you get home from work. This past summer we grew all kinds of veggies, and it's so much easier to eat healthy when you can pick kale from your own garden.

One day you get the call that one of your friends has unexpectedly passed away. You may feel terrible as you had meant to call her up and have lunch together, and you didn't make the time. 

This is a willow cross which we have for sale at The Camellia. 

I guess the rule of thumb is that if you really want to do something, you will find the time to do it. We stock Cottage Paint at The Camellia.www.cottagepaint.com. 

How many of you have a stash of fabric stored in strange places.....omg...why are there plies of fabric and magazines in the Linen closet? 

Oh well, time is relative. What will you do with your time? 

Visit us here at The Camellia! We are Open Fridays and Saturdays during the month of February, 2020. 

30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.

807-475-3551

www.thecamellia.com

Escape Winter in with an Island getaway in your own home! The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On.

It's the middle of Winter in Northern Ontario, and even though it's been a mild Winter (so far), some of us are thinking of an Island getaway. But wait! What about the getting on a plane and being in close quarters with people...and what about the Coronavirus? Why not stay home, and decorate your Home in Beach style! Read on to find out more about adding Caribbean beach vibes to your Home. 

Visit The Camellia for unique ideas for decorating your Lakeside Camp, we also carry Cottage Paint, Clara Clark Bedding & Paarizaat mattresses. We are located at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. 

p. 807-475-3551

www.thecamellia.com

Valentine's Day Gift delivery in Thunder Bay, & Slate River, Ontario.

Valentine's Day 2020 is Friday Feb. 14th.  What are you planning for Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day is traditionally where we spoil our loved ones with Flowers, Roses, chocolate, maybe a romantic dinner, or perhaps a trip somewhere special. Whether you have been together for 40+ years, or 2 years, or whether you're celebrating being single, read on for some great Gift ideas for Valentine's Day for delivery in Thunder Bay and Slate River Valley, Ontario. 

Why not send  a Valentine's Day Spa basket, filled with artisan soaps, Goat Milk Bath bombs, and luxurious body lotions? 

Beat the January Blues! Advice from someone who lived in the Caribbean.

It's January in Northwestern Ontario, it's a beautiful sunny, but extremely cold day. We have about 2 feet of snow on the ground, and it's pretty, but it's not the Caribbean. You go out walking every day, bundled up like a Polar bear. 

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Some of us want to go to the BEACH!!

And sit by the Pool. And be on Holiday. 

GREEN. We crave Green. How about You? 

However, Life gets in the way. work gets in the way, and you can't go on Holiday for a Tropical vacay. Here are some ways to make January fly by. 

• sew up those patio cushions which you bought fabric for, FIVE years ago. See that fabric bolt in the above photo, with the green piping? Thank goodness blues and aquas never go out of style. 
• put on your island T-shirt, mix yourself a crazy Coconut drink. sit by the fire. Play loud beach reggae. ( We sell these Jamaica T's at The Camellia). 
• get a plant buddy...like this miniature Palm which we sell at The Camellia. something green.
• read your Travel books. 
• get some of your Summer travel photos printed, make an Album. use up some of those scrapbooking supplies you bought ten years ago. Do people scrapbook anymore??
• Paint something with Cottage Paint, in bright, Tropical colours. A Beach sign. 
• Wrap yourself in your bright blue throw which you picked up in Mexico.
• visit the Weather Network, and check the temperatures in Barbados, Playa del Carmen, Antigua, and Florida.  sigh.....
• If all of the above fails, drive to the nearest airport, and head south!

Cottage Paint has lovely bright colours , and also pale, subdued colours in its palette. Did you know colour makes you feel happy? What are your Happy colours? 

Stop in and see us at #TheCamellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd.

p. 807-475-3551.

www.thecamellia.com

See you at the Spring Home and Garden Show 2020, at the C.L.E. Add this Event to your Calendar.