How's everyone doing? July 26, 2020. The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ont.

It's July in Thunder Bay, and it has definitely been hot and humid. The heat makes it even more uncomfortable to wear a mask. It's now the law that you must wear a mask in Thunder Bay. According to the Thunder Bay District Health unit's website, " As of Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12.01 am. all businesses and organizations in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area must adopt a policy that requires all members of the public and employees who enter or remain in an enclosed public space to wear a mask or face covering, under instructions issued by the Medical Officer of Health."

More information can be found at https://www.tbdhu.com/mandatorymasks

Most of us are fed up with the whole Mask/noMask debate, and just want our lives to go back to "Normal", or what life was before Covid-19. If wearing a mask helps us to cut down on the spread of Covid-19 , then just wear it. When coming to our store, do bring your own mask and put it on before entering our store. 

Our gardens are loving the heat, and recently we have been having tropical downpours, so we have beautiful Blooms and our Veggie gardens have been prolific with beans, kale, lettuce, peas and more. 

This is despite the recent invasion of Japanese beetles. 

Now, more than ever, it is important that we take some time for self care. Soaking in a bathtub and reading a good book is good for taking your mind off all the what-ifs. Visit our store, or call us (we offer delivery and curbside pickup), to pick up Lavender bath bombs, and Napa Soap bars. 

We know many of you have been using this extra time at home to do some painting with Serenity Cottage Paint.  You have been painting old Kitchen Cabinets, walls, and furniture. Thinking about painting your old oak Kitchen Cabinets? Go here to get the How-to: http://www.paintoldkitchencabinets.com/

Here is a dining room set which was given a Cottage Paint makeover, with the colour Expresso on this chair's frame, with some yardage from our store, this is a beautiful Delph blue Waverly toile fabric. 

Serenity Cottage paint can be sprayed, this is an old metal shelf sprayed with the colour 'Country Manor.'

It is important to add texture to your Home, and fabric is perfect for that. This bright Provencal blue burlap will add colour to your outdoor or craft room projects. 

Visit us here at TheCamellia.com. for #CottagePaint, Home decor, Cotton and linen fabric, and much more! Open Wed. through Sunday. Do bring your own mask, we do offer Delivery( $), and curbside pickup. Our Shopify store will be up and running soon, you will be able to order Cottage Paint, for pick-up or shipping in Canada. 

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Paint pouring Supplies, Cottage Paint at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Canada.

You may have a bare spot on your wall and you've heard about Paint pouring...why not try it? 

What is Paint pouring?  First, it is best to paint your board white. You will need some plastic squeeze bottles ( the kind you put ketchup in which you buy at the Dollar store). Mix your Cottage Paint colours with the Pour medium ( we'll show you this shortly) and water.  You can use the original Cottage Paint, Serenity , Urban Paint and Colour and Seal which is semi transparent.  Your paint should be the consistency of melted ice cream.  Watch the video below...

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If you doing a Pour on a Table top, make sure your table top is level (use a level) - the formula is 1 cup of pour mixture per square foot of table. It takes 24 hours to settle and a week to dry. Wear gloves and tape off edges of Table. White is heavier, and all paints  have different weights, so don't mix your paint until you are ready to pour. Cover your work surface as this can be messy.  You will be tilting your table, and doing some disturbing. You will get a marble, veined look. Check your edges which you may have to touch up with a paintbrush, putting it on nice and thick. Keep checking your pattern, and tilt your Table top. Let it dry for a week, then put 2 good coats of Cottage Paint high gloss varnish on to protect, putting on a heavier coat of varnish, which should be dripping down the edges ( paint varnish on with a brush).

Once again, make sure you watch the above video! Have some shims and blocks on hand. You can also try this technique on mason jars or old glass vases. Use baking foil pans as a drip tray. You may need a hair dryer to help push the paint over, if your piece is too big to tilt. 

This is our pouring medium which has a faster drying time, the usual medium  we would use is Easy-Glaze. Priced at $36.00 Canadian for a quart size. You can purchase at The Camellia in Thunder Bay. p 807-475-3551

For a step-by-step Marble pour, read this blog post below!

https://cottagepaint.com/all/guides/urban-pours-finish-2/

This is Urban Paint made by Cottage Paint, it is metallic and we have used it to redo metal light fixtures. It comes in several colours. 

This is Serenity Cottage Paint, which comes in 60 colours. you can purchase Cottage Paint at The Camellia in Thunder Bay. 

For information on Paint Pours and Cottage Paint, visit The Camellia, at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd.

Slate River, near Thunder Bay, Ontario. 

Open Wednesday through Sunday, 

12-5p.

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Happy Canada Day! Specials at the Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

It's Canada Day celebration week, but with a difference this year - how do we celebrate while having to social distance due to Covid-19? Here in Northern Ontario, many will celebrate by going out to Camp, as we are blessed here with many Lakes and places to get away from it all. 

There will be no mass gathering to look at Fireworks displays, we will be watching Canada Day celebrations online. As Canadians watch the number of Covid-19 cases climb in the U.S., we are thankful that our Land borders are closed. However, Canadians can fly into the U.S. 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/u-s-travel-restrictions-covid-19-land-border-fly-1.5607741?fbclid=IwAR2OL4DH1VLC5aVG2PbJGcMA1BHtEqbVnVp8DUMCuQmIOexsX_idrR2_yOI

You will still be required to self-isolate for 14 days once your return to Canada. 

Here in Thunder Bay, it will feel like +38C by this afternoon, so the Lake is a good place to head to, and there are many Lakes close by that we can go to. Cloud Lake is a mere 30 minutes from here. 

To celebrate #CanadaDay, we are offering a discount on Red Cottage Paint colours which  we have in stock, which are already tinted.  On sale are Crimson Red Serenity quarts that are in stock, and Red Flag Cottage Paint quarts that are tinted, & in-stock. Serenity Cottage Paint can be used outside on pieces like the red wagon above in the photo. The wood  has to be prepped, sanded, dusted, and treated with Protek indoor/outdoor Primer. Pieces outside have to be able to withstand extremes in weather, and be able to expand and contract with cold and/or heat. Note that Crimson Red Serenity has a sheen, and has a shiny as opposed to a flat finish. 

A touch of Red , as seen above in this Red front door, packs quite a punch in an otherwise neutral colour scheme. We all need some more colour in our lives, especially during the Winter in Canada. 

Are you holding a small Gathering of Family? Our 'Magic' Tablecloths are ideal for everyday and for entertaining, as they are water repellent and stain resistant. They come in various sizes and colours, and are a fav of many of our customers. 

Giant stoneware mugs are great with warm or iced Coffees. Buy them in store at our shop: The Camellia at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. p 807-475-3551

Have a wonderful Day at The Lake, on July 1st. 2020, Canada Day. At The Camellia, we have hand-made decorative wooden paddles for your Camp. 

There is nothing like a Fish-fry at Camp! 

Visit us here at The Camellia, we are Open Canada Day week, Thursday through to Sunday. 

30/32 Hacquoil Rd. 

Slate River, Ontario

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Father's Day 2020 Gift Ideas, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Hello everyone! It's been incredibly warm here in Thunder Bay, have you been enjoying our warm, summer days? Father's Day is this Sunday, June 21st. 2020.  Fathers are hard to buy for. 

"Is there anything you would like for Father's Day? "  

They reply.."Nothing." End of discussion. 

It is easy to give up this quest to find the perfect Father's Day Gift, and do nothing ( especially when they sometimes return your Gifts to the store!)  Every Dad deserves some pampering! What about a Gift basket of No-Crack super hand cream, paired up with Neob Lemongrass whipped shea butter, and these days everyone could use some more soap! 

A giant mug is always a good idea....these are our stoneware mugs at $12.95, and our Mussels 'n more Pottery mugs at $49.95. They are microwavable and dishwasher safe. Call us today at 807-475-3551 and we can put together a Gift basket for Dad. We offer Delivery in the Thunder Bay area, or you can do pick-up. 

 Wooden sayings add a touch of whimsy to a deck, and what about painting some paddles for Dad's Camp? Cottage Paint is perfect for painting paddles. Use our 8 oz. jars of Cottage Paint, and 2 coats of CP satin varnish on top. Wooden paddle as shown above is $49.95

Have a Happy Father's Day, and we look forward to seeing you at The Camellia! 

Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5. Fri. 11-5, Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-4. 

Bring your own mask, we have gloves and hand sanitizer here. 

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Escape to your Summer Porch or Veranda, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Hello everyone! It's June and we have been having some incredible, hot, tropical weather. It is so wonderful to see so much green outside, with all the trees in leaf, and Crabapple blossoms in pink and white. Rhododendrons are in bloom, and even though we are still under restrictions due to Covid-19, the world in the Summer is still a beautiful place to be. 

Marsh Marigolds in an amazing display of spring colour. This is our view at The Camellia, we are close to the mountain. 

I have great memories of swinging in a hammock on a Verandah. 

A Verandah is the best place to try and catch a breeze on a hot day. Add a book, and a tall glass of something icy cold. Hot days are the best spent outdoors, lazing around....

Wooden sayings are great for a Porch, above a door, or just perched beside plants. They add some whimsy to an area. They are hand painted here at #TheCamellia, you can pre-order your sign with a custom saying. 

Outdoor Porch signs, old wooden windows, Watering  cans and clay pots are all important elements of styling a Porch. This wooden bench is a relic from my Father-in-law's Farm on Broadway Avenue in Thunder Bay. The bench was refreshed with Cottage Paint - colours used were Sea Turtle and Sky Blue Waters. 

Here at The Camellia, we sell Cottage Paint. This colour is Lichen, and is a nice, soothing gray-green that blends well with a neutral colour scheme of taupe, and black and white Garden or Porch signs. 

To create this look on your Front Porch or Verendah, ask for Driftwood, Lichen, and Black or Soot Cottage Paint. For more information on Cottage Paint, visit https://cottagepaint.com/

If you are looking for unique finds for your Summer Porch or Verandah, visit The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. in Slate River, Ontario. We are 10 minutes from the Thunder Bay Airport. 

Open Wed. through Sunday. 11-5, or 12-5p. 

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We are OPEN online at the Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Hello! We are happy to be Open online here at the Camellia, during Covid-19. 

Please wear a mask, we will have gloves here for you, and try to maintain a 6ft. distance from others while you are in our store. Our store windows all open, so you will have fresh air during the Spring/Summer. 

Looking forward to seeing you all again! You can shop online. We also offer contactless pick-up and Delivery, phone us at 

807-475-3551. 

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

Open Wed. through Sunday, 11-5, or Noon-5.

www.thecamellia.com 

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Insane things people do in their designer Kitchens, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Here's the scenario. A Kitchen has been looking tired and needs updating, 30 years ago already. Finally, a Kitchen remodel starts. There is a lot of squabbling and fighting over the Kitchen remodel... nothing is wrong with this Kitchen, the counter looks fine, you want to spend WHAT on quartz counters? We don't need that. are you crazy? 

One partner thinks about the insane things the other partner does in this kitchen. Like today, it's a +30C day, and a marble rolling pin is used on a bag of ice cubes, bashed onto the wooden floor of aforementioned Kitchen. A really nice maple floor from Torly's. 

In Northern Ontario, as soon as summer rolls around and Fishing season starts ( although this Summer of 2020, who knows if anyone will be fishing? ), then the battle of the Fish cleaning starts. People in Canada have to have fish deboned, i.e.made into fillets. This is a task, leaves a mess, and stinks on top of that. This is MY house, don't you tell me what to do in My own house!

Yes, people do insane things in their Designer Kitchens. which is why you may want to consider the alternative of painting your old kitchen cabinets with Cottage Paint Serenity. Here is a before and after of the same kitchen. 

For more information, go to our website: https://paintoldkitchencabinets.com.  Colours used in this Kitchen is Asphalt on lowers, White on Uppers. 

Serenity Cottage Paint is the perfect choice for painting your Kitchen Cabinets. Here at The Camellia, we stock Cottage Paint, you can see the colour chart in our parking lot, and do curbside pick-up, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 

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