Classes at The Camellia, Slate River, Thunder Bay, On

Today we're sharing some  photos from some of our recent classes at the Camellia. 

This is our Beginners' Cottage/chalk Paint class.

We cover several techniques such as 1 colour distressing, and 2 colour distressing .

You get to try Crackle medium, dry brushing, and antique glazes. 

And waxing and varnishing. 

This class is a full 3 hours. The 22nd. of October class is changed to  October 30th. 2015. We will also have a Beginners class in November on the 24th. or 25th. 

This is our Stencil class. 

It was a fun evening for a Sisters reunion. You can book your own class with 4 or more people. 

And some photos from the Fall Wreath-making class, This is a Harvest Wreath made with all kinds of preserved foilage and dried grasses and grains. Made the old-fashioned way, all wired in by hand. 

And here is a Happy hydrangea wreath, made with fresh blooms. 

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Check our website for upcoming classes, at www.thecamellia.com

The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. 

p(807)475-3551

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

We are a GEM OF THUNDER BAY, http://www.gemsoftbay.com/

Shop the Gems of Thunder Bay Event

Looking for that special Holiday Gift? Shop the Gems of Thunder Bay - Unique, local shops that offer great customer service, unique products, and best of all, product knowledge. Have you ever gone into a Big Box store, looking for some help, and walked out a while later, feeling upset at having wasted time walking up and down the aisles. Shop local Gems, when it comes to shopping for that special Gift. Talk to a real person, not a robot on a website, or some drop-shipper in another country. 

Particpating gems are:  

Bloomers and the Brownhouse, 

The Camellia From Nature to Home, 

Bee Happy Candles, 

Sleeping Giant Antiques, 

The Little Mermaid, 

Portobello Home, 

Flair Athletics, 

Tim's Whole Health, 

Threads in Time, 

Silhouette Boutique, 

The Painted Turtle Art Shop & Gallery 33, 

The Mystic Garden, 

Window Light Photo Gallery, 

Vitality Natural Food market, 

 Shine Photo. 

Ask for your Gems postcard, collect a total of 5 stamps with purchases, and enter to win prizes! For information, phone 475-3551, or 624-9005. 

For more information, visit the website at    www.gemsoftbay.com

Happy Thanksgiving from The Camellia, Slate River, On

FALL is upon us, and Thanksgiving is almost here. 

Set a beautiful Table with faux flowers, like the design above. Flowers can be changed out seasonally, and the glass vase is airy and light. Using top quality, realistic looking faux flowers is a must. 

Pumpkins are lovely for Pumpkin Pie, and Cake and lattes.....

Order fresh flowers to send to someone you care about ... we deliver in Thunder Bay and area. Call toll-free at 1-877-523-7444. This is a lovely shop in Sonoma Valley, Cali. (we wish our shop looked like this, though).

Come into our store, The Camellia, for Tablecloths - these are water repellent & stain resistant. Most spills will wipe up with a damp rag, and they are machine washable. We have many patterns in stock.They are sized in rounds 70", squares 70" x 70", rectangles 78" long, 94" long, and up to 126". not sure what size your table is? just think about how many can sit at your table. A 94" rectangle holds 4 persons sitting across from one another, plus 2 persons on the ends, with a 10" overhang on each side.  

We are Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

Wed. 11-5. 

Thurs. 12-5

Fri. 11-5.

Sat. 11-5

Sun. 12-4 (Thanksgiving)

30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 

p.807 475 3551

www.thecamellia.com

Happy Fall!

It's officially the first day of Fall today! Remembering our Mr. Benji, always by my side when I am tromping through the yard picking ferns, berries and branches to create Fall wreaths. And sniffing outside the vegetable garden for any forgotten tomatoes, he loved his tomatoes. Well, here in Slate River Valley , we have been blessed with an abundant Harvest and warm weather this Fall. How about you, what's the weather like where you live? 

Something we don't see in the Caribbean  is this colourful changing of leaves. It truly is spectacular. 

A great time to get out and go for a Fall hike. 

You can collect fall foilage to make a Wreath or you attend out Wreath making Workshop. Create a 

Harvest Wreath at The Camellia with dried and preserved foilage - oak leaves, bamboo leaves, wheat and pods, tied with burlap ribbon. In this class, you will learn basic techniques of binding, wiring and bow making. All supplies included in class fee of $95.00 +hst. Class takes place Sept. 30th. 2015 from 6.30 - 8.30p. 

  Come out to our Fall Open house which starts this Saturday , September 26th. at 30, Hacquoil Rd. 

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

A Visit to Restoration Hardware

How many of you drool over the Restoration Hardware catalogue? We were lucky enough to visit a Restoration Hardware store recently, and it was a treat. 

As soon as you enter you are enveloped in tones of greys, beiges and taupes. There is a sense of tranquility in neutrals. And there are over-the-top crystal light fixtures. Farmhouse tables ..... bowls of moss. 

Rolled-up scrolls as a centerpiece.

Comfy upholstered chairs. 

Fluffy beds to sink into.

Mohair throws for the cold nights ahead. 

Tables and  furniture made with reclaimed wood. You can custom order similar tables from Brad, made with wood from Thunder Bay sawmills. 

How simple this is ... a bowl filled with moss.....

Don't you love the rolling ladder..?

Visit The Camellia for Fall flowers in earthtones and neutrals. 

Rich tones of rusts, golden yellows, and oranges now in stock. 

Beekman 1802 Goats' Milk bodycare products  - perfect in a Restoration Hardware inspired bathroom. 

Have a lovely Fall! Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. for all your Fall decorating needs, Beekman 1802, and grey Cottage Paint inspired by the colours at Restoration Hardware. 

Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-6, Fri. and Sat. 11-5, and Sunday 12-5.

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Shop online at www.thecamellia.com

September 2015 classes.

Hello there!

If you've always wanted to take one of our classes at The Camellia, September is a great month to take a class. 

UPCOMING CLASSES for September 2015. ( Listing in the Walleye magazine) 
Beginners' Cottage Paint class. Thursday September 24th. 6.30-9.30 , $49.99 +hst

Learn how to Stencil - Wed. September 23rd. 2015 $49.95 +hst. 7-9pm

Create a HARVEST WREATH: with dried & preserved foilage - oak leaves, bamboo leaves, wheat, pods, and finish with a burlap bow. Wed. Sept. 30th. 2015. 7-9 pm. $99.00 +hst. All supplies included. Wreath will be different from the photo above.
DO call us at 475-3551 to register for classes or reply to this email. 

Between Sept. 3- 11th. we will be on reduced hours, call 475-3551 and listen to the message.

During this time, we plan to be open Wed. Sept. 9. 12-4, Thursday Sept. 10th. 12-4. If you need help, call Chris at 472-8193. 

September is almost here - Enjoy these last days of Summer!

What have you been up to this last little while? We know lots of you are on the road travelling - to visit Family, to attend Weddings, and simply to travel. it's always nice to go on Vacation...leaving your regular routine, taking off and visiting another city or country. And stopping by the Lake, to enjoy every last bit of summer.

Ever wonder where everyone travels from? These maps at our Ontario Tourist Centres are quite interesting ..tourists place a pin on the map pinpointing where they live. And by the way, whenever you go to a Tourist Centre, always sign their guest book, these are important in funding decisions, and traffic patterns determine whether that tourist centre will be open again next year..  

The joy of checking into a clean Hotel Room - and plopping yourself onto the Bed!

As seen at The Microtel Hotel chain in Sault Ste-Marie - lovely place to stay. They also serve a full breakfast included with your room stay. 

Of course, it's always fun to stop at those little Antique shops along the way. And Yard sales. 

Vintage doorknobs are so chic at the moment.

A stash of bobbins from an old textile mill in Utica, N.Y. Perfect for making Vintage Christmas ornaments. 

Jeanne D'Arc Living style. That Paris pillow reminds you that chintz is always in style. 

As you're driving along, you may see a Farm stand - with Fresh eggs. 

It's great to get Honey directly from the Farm, rather than buying it in the grocery store. 

Lots of barns and stacks of  grass in the fields. 

A quick stop to pick some Queen Anne's lace.

Summer is fun, whether you're driving downtown Toronto, or....

Touring an A-frame recreation of an old house in the 1800's. 

For those Botanical nuts in the Family, a stop at a Plant Conservatory is a must. 

Such a great upcycled Cottage Paint dresser... don't you just love those rope handles on the drawers?

Exciting News - coming soon....Cottage Paint Serenity. This product is for those of you who do not want a distressed finish. it is a high-end acrylic paint with urethane in the paint. You will be able to recoat in 2 hours, and no topcoat is needed. Serenity can be used indoors or outdoors


Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. a short 10 minute hop from the Thunder Bay Airport.
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-6. Fri. & Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5.
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www.thecamellia.com