Working Holiday, CGTA Gift show, Lake Michigan, & Toronto,On

We've been away for a while, travelling, attending Gift shows, doing a partial Lake Superior Circle Tour, sourcing out new product for clients, and working..... This is one of the smaller Banquet rooms at the Park Inn, Rexdale, On. Fabulous chandeliers and trim details.

Manzanita branches are so sculptural - akin to a work of Art when positioned in a room.

What a treat to smell all the wonderful fresh flowers at Metz Floral. I felt like I was back in Holland!

I was happy to find fresh Bay leaves, here I am making a Wreath with the bay leaves.

Over-the-top Displays at Flora Seda's booth at CGTA Gift Show, Toronto.

Brand new Bedding patterns from Brunelli.

This season, Grey continues to be strong, along with the ever popular Black & White.

Always lots to see in Toronto, here is a movie being made, just around the corner from the Delta Chelsea on Gerrard St.

Of course, Christmas is just around the corner.

We have new evening bags - in various colours

Aaahhh.! Rest and Relaxation...wonderful stretches of sandy beach just after you cross over at Sault Ste. Marie into the U.S. These beaches continue all the way to Marquette, Michigan.

Being at the Beach is what Summer is all about. We usually seize any opportunity to stop at a sandy beach.

Breakfast at Big Boy Restaurants - so delicious!

Lots of stopping along the way to check out the many streams and waterfalls, this spot had the greenest moss I have ever seen.

To end a Road trip, roasting marshmallows, and eating S'mores!

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Camellia's - Come Visit us! We would love to see you. .... .OPEN Wed. 11-5. Thursday Noon-5. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5. Sunday Noon -5

p 807) 475-3551

30/32 Hacquoil Rd.


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Evergreen Brickworks Farmers Market, Toronto

A trip to Evergreen Market is not to be missed. It's a great showcase of all of Ontario's Farming Community and their products. So nice to see Ontario-Grown. A wide variety of unique vendors awaits you. It is one of my sister's favourite Markets.

Vauxhall Peace , Love and Flowers - all-natural lotions and salves with unique, healing properties. Contact: Adele Hinshelwood at 905-336-1594, from Kilbride, On

Lots of Organic Veggies, and Farm produce. We bought Garlic Scapes, Peaches, Salad mix, Carrots, zucchini, and Evelyn's crackers.

Fresh bouquets of Flowers ..locally grown. I bought some Globe Thistles for drying.

Zinnias, Glads, Lavender Hyssop, Statice and all kinds of wonderful Flowers.

LPK's Culinary Groove - Gluten free cupcakes, cookies and all sorts of goodies. They have a shop on Broadway Ave.

Sweet Potato Doughnuts - so Yummy!

Wooden pieces of Art - made from salvage Wood pieces and slate - Shelf Life - Contact Bernard at 416-897-6103.




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Camellia's - We will be open again August 17th, 2011

p-(807) 475 3551

Kempenfest, Arts and Crafts , Barrie, On

Beautiful day to wander around Kempenfest ...blue skies, sunshine, and a bit of a breeze from the Lake. Of course, the many Arts and Crafts ...and vendors who have worked tirelessly setting up spectacular displays.

Lots of spots to sit by the Lake and watch the ducks, and enjoy the cooling breezes.....

Flatware with a twist ...chimes made from spoons............SPOON ART recycled from Lachute, QC

Oh so French - beautiful pillow designs , many done on Linen.

Leather animal stools for the urban Baby's room - Reiners from Waterloo, On.

Such intricate Woodwork..incredible detail...

Cute BabyWear and Floral barettes for Toddlers... Yennybee Baby designs...



More to follow on Kempenfest on a later date ...

Camellia's - 30/32 Hacquoil Rd, Thunder Bay, On

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Lace Window Treatments, Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Do you have a window that's a different size, and you've been looking forever to find something that will fit? Look no more, as Heritage Lace will custom make it to your length. The above panels were custom made to fit a client's window. Come in store to see what patterns are available in custom, or use the link to Heritage Lace on the side of this blog.

These panels are the Pattern English Ivy in white.

This pattern is named Blossom - priced at $18.00 , size of valance is 42" x 15"

Sand and Shells - this valance is 45" x 15", priced at $26.95 ea.

This pattern would fit well into a French or Farmhouse Country themed room - Bee - priced at $32.95, size is 45" x 15". It has a beautiful lace trim detail on the edge with a crushed lace.

This panel is one of my favourites - Brighton - each panel is 84" long, priced at $69.00 ea.

This valance is Floret - priced at $24.00 , size 16" x 60' valance.

This pattern is called Birds and Berries. It will remind you of Summer every time you walk into the room. Price: $28.50, 16" x 60" valance.

Dragonflies also remind you of Summer and Camp and Lakes... this valance is 45" x 15" , priced at $26.95. Most of the lace is polyester - so totally washable and no ironing.

And here's Mr. Benji, my golden, patiently waiting for me to finish a photo shoot.

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Come visit us at C A M E L L I A ' S - open Sat. 11-5, Sun. Noon -5.
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. P -(807)475-3551

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Take 5, Camellia's Thunder Bay, On

I think we all have those days where it all seems to be too much....oh to be at the Spa...oh I wish I was on vacation..Oh I wish I had a Personal assistant to arrange the Vacation.....sigh.... It so helps to go outside and take 5 minutes, to sit and take a break. When was the last time you took a break?

This is the view right now from my deckchair - a perfect blue sky. Amazing how being outside and gazing at the sky can make one feel instantly better.

Listening to the sound of running water is relaxing to the spirit.

The view of the Mountains. So magnificent! I feel so blessed to be able to live close to the Mountains.

The sound of the wind rustling through the Poplars.

If you close your eyes, the wind rustling through the leaves of the trees sounds exactly like the ebb and flow of the waves in the Ocean. This is such a soothing sound. So the next time you are feeling overwhelmed by things, Take 5 , head outside, and reconnect with Nature!
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Camellia's - Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5. Fri. and Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5p
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Directions? Click on the VISIT THE CAMELLIA link at the top of this blog.
p-(807)475 3551.


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Summer Peonies, Camellia's, Thunder Bay Flowers

I just LOVE Summer! A big part of Summer for me is watching the Flowers grow and planting the Cutting Gardens. The peonies are just starting to bloom. They are one of my favourite flowers.

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