Wednesday, September 22, 2010
5 minute Fall centerpiece
"Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower" Albert Camus, Philosopher.
It's a wonderful Fall day in the Country, the leaves on the Sugar Maples on the mountain are turning from green into wonderful shades of gold and reds, and browns.
Have 5 minutes? grab a vintage mason jar, tie raffia around the neck, and place some maple leaves in the jar.
Voila! Instant centerpeice! so easy to bring Fall into your Home..!!
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Camellia's,
decorating,
fall,
Maple leaves,
mason jar
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Sunflowers
Some late-blooming giant Sunflowers from the garden. Bright and colourful against a blue sky, sure to chase away anyone's blues!
You can incorporate cheery yellow into your colour scheme, by adding throw pillows, decorative vases, or some bright Faux Sunflowers in a vase. Yellow and Gray make a wonderful colour combination. What rooms in your house could benefit from a burst of colour? Come into The Camellia , and get inspired!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Fall, Firepits, & Warmth
SUMMER ended so abruptly. One minute we were having a hard time coping with the heat and high humidity, then Mother Nature flicked a switch, and we were shivering in the sudden cold. Our neighbours had their annual get-together this past weekend, and we finished the evening gathered around the firepit. Gathering around a crackling fire is one of my favourite activities in the Fall.
Come into The Camellia, and get a custom-designed candle centerpiece for your table. In this design, I used faux Maple leaves, sunflowers, roses, ranunculus, peaches, lemons, grape clusters, and wheat bundles grown here, from a nearby farm.
WARMTH - Wrap yourself in a vintage mohair throw - Hudson's Bay Company. Part of our Opa's Farm Goods line. Plaids never go out of style.
Brown & beige - always in style, goes with every outfit. Not too big, nice and compact, with lots of organizing compartments. And very affordable.
New this season, pleated pashminas in multicoloured hues. Perfect for those nippy Fall days.
$ 19.50.
Grey is the new neutral this Fall. Fashionable for everything, from walls to fashion. What about this purse, a great Fashion statement to give your fav Fall pieces added pizzazz. It even has another necessary element for this season, bling...
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Firepit,
Grey,
Mohair throw,
Pashmina,
Purse
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Colour Therapy
Want an instant Lift? Colour is all around you, in Nature. All you have to do is look. These photos were taken at St. Jacob's Farmers Markets.
Need help with choosing colours? We do in-home colour consultations, call us to book an appointment.
Watch for our Fall Open House, coming soon! Send us your email so we can inform you of Special Events, and new arrivals!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Shopping at Distillery District, Toronto, On
Lucky for me, I was just at the Distillery District in Toronto. Here are some photos for those of you who have yet to visit. There are some great Antique stores, chocolate shops, the Vintage Gardener, and much, much more. There were also 3 Wedding parties there, on the Saturday I visited.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Flowers for Grand Opening
It's September already ( Yikes!), but our marvellous Summer weather continues. Good news for all the flowers happily growing in the garden, ready to be used in fresh flower creations or in our Wreaths. The hanging Green flowers are Hanging Amaranthus. And the purple spikes are a different variety of Lavender, the leaves smell like licorice, and the bees love these plants!
I used both the amaranthus and the lavender in a large Floral Arrangement which was sent for the Grand Opening of a Municipal Office. How appropriate for an Office in the Country!
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Camellia,
fresh flowers,
Hanging amaranthus,
Lavender,
Opening,
Summer
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Harvesting Garden wreaths
It has been a great Summer for growing Flowers, as long as one was able to keep up with all the watering and weeding. I gave up on the weeding . Yesterday was spent picking Bamboo leaves, which were then made into a Wreath.
Wreaths symbolize the eternity of life. This wreath will be perfect for someone who loves Nature, and has neutral tones in her Home.
Today, onwards to the lime green hanging Amaranthus, which will be treated in Glycerin and Dyes before making into Wreaths.
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Bamboo leaves,
Camellia,
garden,
Handmade,
Hanging amaranthus,
harvest,
wreaths
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Off to Camp
Off to Camp we go! TGIF!!! Don't forget to stop in at the Camellia off Hwy. 61 for the latest and greatest in Camp Decor and Country Living. We have beautiful Hand-made pieces from Larry's Logworks available at The Camellia. Whimsical, Rugged, & Functional. Perfect for Camp Living.
A hand-made Birch wreath makes a welcoming statement at Camp. In the Fall, simply remove the metal watering can, and add a bundle of wheat.
Musty-smelling Camp? Stop in at Camellia's and pick up some Dried Lavender buds. Lavender is
also calming and relaxes you......
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Going for walks at Camp is so easy, and quite often, one returns with a handful of garden and wild Flowers. Arrange in a mason jar with water, instant enjoyment! This bouquet contains lupins, peonies, bamboo, oregano, alstromeria, and virginia creeper.
Summer Living is easy and relaxed with this hand-made Log planter. We have 2 styles in stock at The Camellia
Camp means having lots of friends over, we always seem to run out of seating. This wooden stool is perfect for extra company, and comfortable too, notice the hand-carved details
Many camps in the Thunder Bay area have Saunas.
These are Sauna Back-rests, hand-made from Poplar, perfect for the Sauna, as poplar does not retain heat. What a great hostess gift to take to someone who has a sauna! Add a Sauna steamer in Eucalyptus, this is a blend of essential oils which you can add to the water which is poured onto the hot rocks.
Add a touch of whimsey to your Camp with a wooden hand-made Deer. ( This one will not eat your plants!)
The beauty of being at Camp is the getting away from it all, the work , the chores, and the responsibities. Why not take a Nap? A Nap will go a long ways to restoring you
What about an Inspiration garland, used above a bed at Camp? At The Camellia, we custom make Twig garlands to whatever length you need. Many of our brides who want a natural look, use out twig garlands to decorate with. Add your own sayings or clip your favourite photos on. What an inspired idea for Camp
There are so many things you can do in the area, like strawberry picking at Belluz Farms. Saskatoons and Raspberries can be found alongside the country roads, and are great for making tasty tarts, which is what I did yesterday.
Rolling out the pastry and making pies can sometimes be a stress-reliever.
Here's a peek at the finished Fruit Tarts.. mother Nature gives us so many tasty treats!
Come visit us at The Camellia! If you're coming from the Thunder Bay Airport, head South on Hwy. 61, turn Left onto Hacquoil Rd. There's a lime green billboard that says Camellia on it, on the right hand side of Hwy. 61, just before the turn-off to Hacquoil Rd. Turn left, go down 1.8 km. we are on the left, #30/32.
If coming back from the border, or from Fishing, or from Berry picking ( so many wonderful things to do in the country!), turn right on Hacquoil Rd. Continue for 1.8k, we are on the Left, #30-32.
We're open Friday, 11-8p, Saturday 11-5p, Sunday Noon-5p. Questions? p-475-3551
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