Summer ..to be continued..The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

 Well, it's supposed to be Summer here but someone must have pressed the To Be Continued button, and fast forwarded to FALL....dare I say it, it's cold out there. Well, it's probably because we've put in the Summer A/C's seeing  as it was plus 35 C and up. It's probably about 7 degrees out there now. Brrr....! 

Summer will continue next week, we hope. Strawberry Picking continues at Belluz - fresh picked juicy goodness. Stop by and see us at The Camellia. We have Organic culinary Lavender from Matanzas Creek Winery in Sonoma Valley, CA. Magic Tablecloths that repel water and stains, and they are polyester, so you can easliy wash them. Most people buy 1 of these, and come back for a few more as they are so low-maintenance, and they look good too.

You must try our Soaps from the Napa Valley Soap Company. These soaps are made by hand in small batches in St. Helena, at the heart of Napa Valley. The highest quality natural ingredients are used including antioxidant rich local grapeseed oil and wine. These soaps create a luxurious lather and are gentle on your skin.

 Try our Farmhouse Lemon Verbena products - turns cleaning the house into an Aromatherapy session. Great for chasing away Fish smells.

 And some bathroom eye Candy - from a wonderful bath shop in Los Altos, California.

We are Open here at The Camellia at 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-7, Fri. 11-5, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5.

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Peony Love at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Hello!  Peonies are one of my favourite Flowers, they are so vibrant, so fragrant, and so pretty. Here in Thunder Bay, they are just ...  now in full bloom. In our garden here at the Camellia, we have 3 different shades of Pink Peonies.  Most of the plants have been given to us by friends and family. Peonies are an easy-going plant, just give them lots of sun, and water when it's dry, and they will reward you with many blooms. They flower only once during the Summer, but what a show they put on! Plant them where there is lots of room, as they tend to grow quite large, and dislike being moved.

 Such splendour!

 

 This is out best Vase which we sell here at the shop for Peony blooms,  $9.95 in-store. Peonies and this vase were, well, made for each other. Our other fav container is an old Mason jar.

 Here we have used them in a fresh floral design, which was used at this weekend's Wedding to commemorate Family members who have passed away. The blooms should be cut when just opening, if you want to use them in an arrangement like this one.

 And here we have used them in a Bride's Bouquet, stunning, aren't they? We used 3 different shades of Pink, a big thanks to those of you that gave us Peony blooms for Stacey's Bouquet.

A Vintage 1957 Red Pontiac and this red bouquet   ... a lovely pairing.

 Let's not forget the Whites.

 White Peony and Antique cream bowl .

 A plump Bud about to burst into bloom.

How to arrange Peonies? Just pick them from your Garden, plunk into a vase with water, make a fresh cut on all stems. Here they are looking lovely in a bathroom, paired with 1 stem of spray rose, and million star Gypsophilia.

Come visit us at The Camellia, at 30 Hacquoil Rd. We'd love to see you! 

Open Wed. 11 - ? check with us for July 17th.open until when, Thurs. 12-7. Fri.11-7. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5

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Celebrate Summer at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

It's  finally Summertime! What's summertime stress? It's that feeling of "I have so  much outdoor living to pack into a few months...." Gardening, yard work, fishing, walking by Lake Superior, and outdoor eating, just to name a few summertime activities. Do you feel like you'll never get to it all?

One of my favourite evening activities during the Summer is walking by the water. It's soothing and will destress you from your busy day.

Let's not forget the Flip-flop, an important part of Summer living.

Our large outdoor  Summer flag - buy instore .

Eating outside - another Summertime pleasure. Outdoor wood-fired pits are a popular backyard addition. 

Our hand-made cedar pizza planks - made by Larry. Buy at $25.00

A nice shower Gift. 

This is a tasty sprout Salad  made by Chef  Nikos Mantis of Pinetree Catering. He was demonstrating at the Country market at the C.L.E. grounds, showing how easy it is to make tasty meals with fresh, local produce.

His demo inspired me to  do something with the rhubarb I picked from my garden days ago, and was now languishing on my kitchen counter. 

Yummy..! Spoon some of the Rhubarb compote on top of Vanilla Ice-cream, what a great summertime treat. 

Our wicker baskets with wrought-iron holders are a nice addition to your patio at $29.95 ea.

This bird knows how to stay cool - $9.95, and the metal sunflower bath ( $45.95)  is also a nice addition to your patio. 

Come Visit us here at The Camellia! Here's a batch of  hand-made Olive oil soap - Hornby Island Soap. A nice Gift to take when visiting someone's Camp. We're open Wed. through Sunday. Fri. July 5th, 2013. 11-5, Sat. 12-5, Sun. 12-5. 

Shop online at www.thecamellia.com

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975

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If you're visiting Thunder Bay for the Blues Festival going on this weekend, have a great time. Here's the link to the Bluesfest http://www.tbayblues.ca/

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.

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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!!

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