Happy Canada Day - The Camellia is Open this Canada Day Weekend! Good weekend to try out Cottage Paint!

 Can you believe it's the Canada Day weekend already! Where did the time go? What are you planning for this weekend? Some of you may have an old piece of furniture laying around, waiting for the time to strip it, and redo it. Wait no more! Cottage Paint is here, just wash your piece down with TSP, make sure it's free of flaking paint or rust, then choose a colour from our palette, and just paint. What could be easier. Cottage Paint dries in under an hour, and has low voc's. Cottage Paint is a unique, clay based paint. Not to be confused with Annie Sloan paint, which is chalk based.

 I too have a zillion projects, saved up for years, like these old shoe lasts I had purchased from a shoemaker who was closing his shop.  Here is the Before photo.

 

Here is the after, I used the colour Creme Brulee, and the number stencil. After you paint, you can ( before the paint dries) use a damp cloth to wipe the piece back, this gives it a nice, distressed Shabby Chic look. Then finish with a water-based varnish, or a wax, both of which we sell at The Camellia. You can also purchase on-line at http://www.thecamellia.com/buy-cottage-paint.html

 Here is a metal star I painted with  Cottage Paint.

 Some larger pieces of Furniture painted with Cottage Paint, photos from Cottage Paint and Linda Lock's website.

 An outdoor planter I stencilled on, stencils will be in stock soon.

Come into The Camellia to see our Paint colours, along with waxes and varnishes. To see colour selection and to buy Cottage Paint online, go to : http://www.thecamellia.com/buy-cottage-paint.html. We are Open this Canada Day long weekend, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5. Check with us for Monday Hours - p-807)475-3551.

30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On

Have a great long Weekend!

It's Planting Thyme at The Camellia, Thunder Bay.

 What are you planting today? How about this moss Wreath with Air plants? I don't know about you, but I am so far behind with seeding and planting. The weeds have taken over my perennial beds, and the poor flowers are buried in the weeds. Sigh..

 Looking forward to fresh Strawberries , which apparently will not be ready until mid-July.

 Just planted some of this - Kangaroo Paw. Does great in a sunny location, and doesn't like a lot of water.

Happy planting, and weeding ( and swatting of blackflies and other assorted bugs )..!

Visit us at the Camellia, we are Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-7, Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5.

30 Hacquoil Rd.    p-807)475-3551

Father's Day Gifts: Handcrafted local Furniture

 Father's Day is coming up quickly...and I don't know about you, Fathers are quite difficult to buy for. Is there anything you need, one asks hopefully, after having peered all around his Garage and concluded that he has every tool known to Mankind. Nah..I don't need anything..!!

Well, he needs a Throne Chair!! Handcrafted from local Cedar, and available at Camellia's. But order early, as quantities are limited.Price : $425.00

 This bench is 5 feet long, perfect for those heart-to-heart chats ( or rants as the case may be..).     Price : $600.00

 A traditional Elder's Chair..these lean forward a bit, the more they lean forward, the wiser the Elder is. (so I'm told).  $300.00 and up.

 These headboards are amazing  .... solid..like a Rock.....

 The walking Table ....these legs were made for walking...... $225.00 -295.00

 Does Dad love his Sauna? Get him a Sauna Backrest -made from Poplar - which stays cool. 

  Bar stools for Dad's Bar.. $250.00

 TP holders for Camp - a nice small Gift for Dad!!

I love the structural beauty of these Diamond Willow branches. Hours and hours of work go into properly

preparing the Wood. You can order all of the above pieces at The Camellia. Email us at thecamellia@hotmail.com for sizes and prices.
Quoted prices may vary and availability is limited. All pieces hand crafted by Larry's Logworks.

Camellia's -OPEN Wednesday through Sunday. 

Wed. 11-5. Thurs. Noon to 7. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5 . Sunday. noon-5

Cottage Paint demos. coming up this Thursday, June 13, 2013 7-9p. and Sat. June 15th. 2013 from 2-4p.
Bring a friend!!

p-807)475-3551

We are open Saturday, June 15th 11-5p, and Sunday, June 16th. 12-5. Open Wed. through Sunday.

Yay ..it's June...but still Spring in Thunder Bay..

 For those of you who love Spring, you can understand the agony of having snow well into May, and when the going gets tough, well some of us run away to warmer climes. Where to? Perhaps Sunny California, or maybe  Lush Vancouver Island. This lovely tree seen in a picture-perfect Yard on Vancouver Island is called Golden Showers.

 Here's a close-up, looks like hanging Wisteria blossoms.

 Sweet peas are so fragrant.. these were at the Farmers Market in  Mountainview, California.

 And the Lavender is just starting to bloom, this variety is Spanish Lavender.

 Roses are blooming everywhere you go ... in Topiary form, in Bushes rambling over fences....

 Then there are the Vineyards of Napa Valley, the grape clusters are just starting to form.

Wine Tours and tastings...all amidst rolling hills and valleys. 

 

So many wines  to choose from!

 One by-product of wine making is Grapeseed Oil, which is one of the main ingredients in Napa Valley Soap. We are pleased to announce that we now carry this wonderful Soap at the Camellia. We have tried it, and I should tell you, it feels like silk on your skin.

   

 We also stock a wonderful liquid Soap, and room diffusers.

 Next time you buy Strawberries, look at the label, chances are they were grown in Watsonville, Ca.

 Here's a close-up of the berry patch.

Field upon field of Strawberries.

Well, the strawberries will soon be ready in Thunder Bay at Belluz Farms. Stop in and visit us at The Camellia. Ask about the Napa Valley Soaps, and our Cottage Paint line. 

We are open Wed. through Sunday.

Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-7. Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-5. Sun. Noon-5p.

We are at 30, Hacquoil Rd. p -807)475-3551

Flowering Spring shrubs, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Spring is such a wonderful time of the Year! A lot of shrubs only flower in the Spring, and what a show it is. This post is for those of you who may be longing for blooms and warm temperatures, and you may be feeling sort of, well, is it ever going to get really nice?

Hydrangea blooms seen outside Beringer Winery in Napa Valley, California.

And everywhere you go in Mountain View, California, there's an abundance of jasmine vines, their perfume is magnificent. Flowering shrubs and vines add so much beauty to our world.

Roses are everywhere! A profusion of colour and masses of blooms, in bush and topiary forms.



Sniff..... ! Nothing smells as sweet as a Rose.

Come visit us at the Camellia! We are at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open reduced hours on Wed. 1-3, Fri. 1-3. Sat. 1-4.

Normal hours resume on June 5th, 2013.

p-807)475-3551 or email us at thecamellia@hotmail.com with  any questions.

It's almost Mother's Day, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Mother's Day is fast approaching. How will you celebrate this special Day? Will you spend it with your Mum? Will you pick up the phone and call?  You can call us and order a special Gift for delivery or a bouquet of Flowers. 

The truth is, Even if she weren't my Mom I would go out of my way to be friends with her.

My mother phoned daily to ask "Did you just try to reach me?"  When I reply, "No", she adds, "So if you're not too busy, call me while I'm still alive," and hangs up.  (Erma Bombeck)

My Mother is a travel agent for guilt.

Women without children dream of romance, wealth and success. Mothers dream of sleep.

So how can you show your MOM that you appreciate her? Here are a few of our Top picks, you can get them at our store, The Camellia. You can also order on-line at http://www.thecamellia.com/gifts-for-mom.html

Phone (807)475-3551 to Order Flowers for delivery in Thunder Bay. If calling outside of Thunder Bay, but within Canada, call toll-free at 1-877-523-7444. Order early for best selection!!

A Flaxseed Pillow makes a thoughtful Gift, especially if Mum is in pain sometimes.

A Hand-made Wreath is pretty for Spring. Willow Wreaths available in limited supply, due to the bad weather we have had last week. Call to order one. 

A spa basket makes a wonderful Gift for Mom or anyone who would appreciate the Gift of relaxation.

Hand made quilts by Muriel Squires, available instore at The Camellia. Or buy online here http://www.thecamellia.com/shop-farm-goods.html

 Memories of Provence Vase

Glass vase filled with a generous bunch of Matanzas Creek lavender, paired with a bottle of Lavender Spray (use as an Air freshener, and for linens), and a pot of Lavender luxury Body Butter. The Body Butter is amazing - a highly absorbent shea body butter with the scent of Lavender/Tangerine.  A vase of Lavender in a room acts as a natural air freshener.

C$

72.85    

 

The Ring Bling purse, so cute and easy to carry.

-Victoria Lavender basket

A fragrant bunch of Lavender, with a oh-so-comfy cotton Pillow ( with removeable insert), Matanzas Creek Lavender spray, Flower bath sponge, Lavender Soy candle in jar, and the May/June issue of my favourite magazine,Victoria. Packaged in a wire/wicker basket.

C$

105.50    

 

This wooden saying is so a propos on Mother's Day.

For anyone who has lost their Mom, why not remember her with a Memorial Garden stone?

Call The Camellia to order Flowers at 807)475-3551.

We are at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Our Spring Open house continues this week .Open Wed. May 8th. 2013,  11-5. Thurs. 12-4. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5. This Sunday, Mother's Day, May 12th. 2013, Closed.