Ikea Kitchen Makeover at Beach cottage

http://www.abeachcottage.com/2012/06/beach-cottage-kitchen-and-ikea-faktum.html

 When I travel to Europe, I'm always amazed at how clean and tidy their houses are, and how they mange to purge themselves of all things unnecessary. Everything is there, but hidden in cupboards. The counters are clean, and no, they don't have a Maid service coming in regularly.

I think the only people who have clean kitchens are the ones that eat out all the time. NOT happening at my place, here's a scrumptious Coffee Cake which was just made.

In Europe, they seem to have  a knack for mixing ultra modern Ikea cabinets with century-old antiques, and it blends and looks wonderful. How do they do it? 

Visit Camellia's! Strawberry picking is coming up, mention the word STRAWBERRY and get a discount at our till!

OPEN Wednesday 11-5, Thurs. 12-6, Friday 11-5, Sat. 11-5. 

Sunday is Canada Day and we are at the Baggage Building at the Marina at the Handmade Market between 5-8p. 

Have  a wonderful week, oh, please go to our Facebook page and Like Us!!

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Jordan Staal on being traded during his Wedding in Thunder Bay

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All I have to say is can't a person have some time off on their Wedding Day , what the..  *********.???????

Is there no decency left in this world..?

Summer photos at the Camellia

 It's always more fun to do Product Shoots in the Summer. Warmer weather, green grass, and blue skies.

 We sell this wonderful Hand Lotion at Camellia's - smells just like fresh Lilacs!

 And their Soap is heavenly!

 A Butterfly stops by, attracted by the Lilacs....

 Love this old Window idea for a Garden wedding.

Eiffel Tower  Candle Holder with 2 levels - this would look great in a Gazebo, especially at night!

Visit Camellia's at 30 Hacquoil Rd. Open Wed. through Fri.

Thursday: Noon to 6, Fri. 11-4. Sat. 11-5, Sun. Noon to 5.

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Oh I almost forgot - about the grand Opening of the BBAC at the Marina this Friday.

You'll find our work in the Gallery , and on Friday we will be at the Handmade Market from 5-9p.

The Season Opening of the Baggage Building Arts Centre, Splash Pad and
 Mariner's Hall Exhibits at Prince Arthur's Landing.

 Baggage Building Arts Centre
 Create your own art project to take home, meet local artists and arts
 groups, watch mural demonstrations, listen to great local music, visit the
 gift gallery and artisan market and more.
 The Arts Centre will be a hub of artistic programming, demonstrations,
 displays and sales all summer long.

 Splash Pad
 Bring your bathing suit and make a splash in Thunder Bay's newest, state 
 of the art splash pad.

 Activity stations around the Splash Pad will keep the kids busy with
 bubbles, chalk-art murals, fun and games.

 Mariner's Hall Exhibits
 Get ready to learn about the History of Prince Arthur's Landing, the
 Canadian Navy, and Thunder Bay's role in Flowing Grain to the World.

 Check out the exhibits and chat with interpreters.


                        Friday June 15
                          Prince Arthur's Landing
                                 1:30-9pm

Easy DIY with Rhubarb leaves

 Rhubarb leaves are so plentiful in the garden at the moment. You may look at them and think, well, they're too big to use in an arrangement.

 You can roll them up like when you're making a sushi wrap, then use green wool to bind.

 Use purple floral dye in the water, or mix red and blue food colouring into the water.

 Add a faux or fresh Dahlia, and voila! A 10 minute masterpiece!

 Looks like some exotic tropical leaf, but it's just Rhubarb.

 

 So much texture, it'll be interesting to see the leaves change after they soak up the purple dye.

Camellia's - Open Wednesday through Sunday.

Today, Friday June 1st. 11-6. Saturday, June 2nd.  11ish to 5, Sunday, June 3rd. 12-5

30 Hacquoil Rd. Our roads are ok here, no washouts or flooding.

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St. Jacob's Farmers Market, St. Jacob's, ON

 St. Jacob's Farmers Market is a lovely outing ! What a treat to be able to visit!  Piles of fresh veggies, grown on the Farm. Radishes and rhubarb stalks...

http://www.stjacobs.com/farmers-market

Apples are so tempting..these ones are quite large and look so delicious..!

Asparagus   growers were informing us that it is so hot this year, that their asparagus yields will be down.

One of these colourful begonias came home with us, to go onto a Balcony.

Cement bowls, packed with succulents, great for those of us who don't like to water frequently.

Hand -made cement bowls - these would make great birdbaths.

And there are lots and lots of stalls selling all kinds of goodies.!

Camellia's will reopen on Wednesday May 30th, new Provencal tablecloths JUST IN!!

30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, on

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Summer is almost here at Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Summer is here....the countryside is awash with the green of new leaves  and the pink of Apple Blossoms opening up!

 Just In! New all-natural Baby Bear soap from the Rocky mountain Soap Company.

 

 My favourite Summer must-have - Foot butter. Keep your feet sandal ready by using a pumice stone everyday and applying our Foot butter.

Everyone getting their plants now? Look at this cool idea seen at Creekside Nursuries, talk to Anne -the Pond Lady.

Camellias' HOURS FOR THIS WEEK. 

NOTE: OPEN : Wednesday May 23rd. 1-3

Thursday, May 24th. 1-3

Normal hours resume on May 30th. 2012. 

See you soon!

Planting for a Summer Garden full of blooms

 

Here's the entrance to the Castle in Belgium where Floralia Exhibition is held. This Gardens was planned with the help of the Dutch Bulb and Flower Growers. It is approximately 1 and a half hours drive over from Holland.

Spectacular displays of Spring bulbs were to be seen everywhere, some were a tad bit damaged by the unusual cold temperatures. Note the skilful combination of Colours.

 

Such soft colours of Narcissus! It is truly inspiring to visit this Exhibition.

Oh to have such a pathway to stroll down! I love the green mossiness that seems to be on all the trees.

and this Archway....you can imagine Ladies promenading under this arch, twirling their parasols.....

There are spectacular Floral displays in the Greenhouses, here you can see the Gloriosa Lilies which were bought at  the auctions, they are to be used in the massive displays of Floral art throughout the Exhibitions. I think I read somewhere that they change the flowers every Friday....10,000 of them.

Here are some of the floral displays being constructed.

As you leave the grounds, there is a Shop selling all the bulbs you have just seen planted on the grounds.

Ranunculus - one of my favourite flowers! Upon asking the experts on site...."What is the trick to growing freesias, ranunculus and anemones? I was informed that these bulbs are tricky and very hard... so the suggestion was made to soak  bulbs in some water before planting.

Hmmm...will have to try this..

Thanks to our Tour guides, Ron from Floraculture International, and our other wonderful Tour Guide, Ed.


Visit Camellia's   .. 30 Hacquoil Rd.
Open Wednesday through Sunday.
Wed. 11-5. Thurs. Noon-6. Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-5. Sun. Noon-5

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Have a plant -inspired day!!