Sunday, May 12, 2019

Paint your old Oak Kitchen Cabinets Classes, the Camellia, Thunder Bay




Great News!! We are offering Kitchen Cabinet Classes in May! We have heard from so many of you that you HATE your Kitchen. This is YOUR class! Register on-line today as we limit Classes to 6 people at the most. 

KITCHEN or BATHROOM CABINET PAINTING CLASS

Are your cabinets outdated, and you’ve been thinking of painting them, but don’t want all the work of sanding and stripping? Then this is your Workshop, you will be using Serenity Silk paint, Urban paint ( from the Cottage Paint line), and Colour and seal glazing medium, on an actual cabinet door. Cost: $107.35. We will also discuss Kitchen Cabinet trends, and ROI ( return on investment) on Kitchen upgrades, we will also look at Trends in Modern cabinet design. 
This class is offered on 2 dates, pick whichever date works better for you. Wednesday, May 15th. 2019, 7-9.30p. Monday, May 20th, 2019. 7-9.30p. Class date subject to change, due to weather. Call 807-475-3551 to register, or register on-line. Class fees are non-refundable.






Time to take your outdated Oak kitchen from this....





To this.....








Cabinets are painted with Serenity Cottage Paint...... colours white, and Asphalt. You can buy #CottagePaint at the Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. 
The Camellia, Open Wed. through Sunday. 
p 807-475-3551. For more information go to: www.paintoldkitchencabinets.com




Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Gifts for Mom, The Camellia, Thunder Bay.

shoreline custom wreath, the Camellia, Thunder bay

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12th. 2019. It's coming up fast and maybe your mom lives in Thunder Bay, and you would like to send her a Gift for Mother's Day to show your appreciation for all that she has done for you. Order this Shoreline Summer Wreath priced at $149.00. 

shed wooden sign the Camellia thunder bay


She-sheds are so popular, maybe your mom is planning on building a she-shed, this SHED sign makes a perfect Gift, priced at $45.00 



take time hand painted sign on denim panel The Camellia


Maybe you have a mom that is always doing things for everyone else, but never takes time for herself. This hand-stencilled saying on denim will remind her to slow down. Priced at $55.00 + hst. Phone 807-475-3551 to order Gifts for delivery in Thunder Bay. 



one day custom painted wood sign, The Camellia, thunder Bay


This hand-painted sign ( on a black ash wood round) will resonate with a lots of Moms. It always seems as if something is in the way of living our Life. We can make this saying in green writing on a stained wood panel, or black writing on a pale pink background. 

Visit us at #TheCamellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Open Wednesday through Sunday. 
p 807-475-3551

Monday, May 6, 2019

The Mother's Day gift that keeps on giving, The Camellia, Gift delivery Thunder Bay

floral design classes at The Camellia, Thunder Bay

The day we celebrate Moms is coming up this Sunday, May 12th. 2019. One of Life's greatest joys is designing a bouquet with blooms and foilages from your own Garden. Treat Mom to a Floral design class at The Camellia.  We have a Fun with Flowers Class coming up on Wednesday, June 19th. 2019,  from 7-9p. 


Pink Flowering crabapple trees, The Camellia Thunder Bay

Visit The Camellia with your Mom, and your besties! We are Open Wednesday through Sunday. 
Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. and Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. 
Need a Mother's Day gift delivered in Thunder Bay, or Slate River? 
Visit www.thecamellia.com or call us at 807-475-3551. 



Saturday, May 4, 2019

Craft Revival TBay Spring 2019, The Camellia



shout media building in thunder bay


Hello! We are beyond excited to be taking part in our first Craft Revival in Thunder Bay! It happens May 5th. 2019, from 10-5p. and you will find The Camellia in SHOUT Media building, at 37, Cumberland St. S, Suite 204 in Thunder Bay. This is a beautiful, roomy older building with high ceilings and a beautiful brick wall running the width of the building. 






poster for Craft Revival Tbay 2019







We have been hard at work since January making hand-painted signs, moss walls, and all kinds of things. Moss walls are so on trend at the moment, especially in commercial buildings in urban settings like Toronto & Vancouver. We will have smaller versions at Craft Revival for your home, they make so much sense in our Northern climate where we only see green for a few short months. This is cushion moss, it's been preserved and dyed, so there is no maintenance, just keep your moss design out of direct sunlight. You can give it a light mist with water. 


wallscape at Canada Blooms display

For commercial buildings, here is an example of a mixed moss wall, with stone, and wood. Wouldn't this look beautiful in a Garden room?  Contact us a year ahead for large commissions for a similar installation. Call Camille at 807-475-3551 or visit www.thecamellia.com. You have to consider the humidity levels in your commerical building. 

wire heart with flowers  custom design at The Camellia

For those who are anxious to start gardening and are maybe planning a she-shed, we have wire hearts with faux Spring flowers, like this one above. Everything is wired on, so you can twist and untwist a new seasonal insert for wintertime. Each season, many of our customers bring in their florals so that we change out the insert. 


floral hoop wreath mother's day gift at The Camellia


If simple is your style, this is a hoop style wreath made for small spaces, and the choose happy sign is Hand painted. 


bundling of willow to make wreath at TheCamellia.com

We have spent hours picking willow, which is found in wet spots, up way high. It's quite a challenge to pick enough branches to make a full willow wreath. 



willow wreath at thecamellia.com


It is a lot of work to do a pop-up shop, packing and hauling it all, and making sure we have guessed correctly as to what product to take. We will see you at Craft Revival TBay 2019, at Shout Media on Sunday, May 5th. 2019. Our store at 30, Hacquoil Rd. will not be open that day. 
We deliver Mother's Day Gifts in Thunder Bay and Slate River, On. 
Call us toll-free at 1-877-523-7444, or locally at 807-475-3551. 
the Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.
Open Wed. through Sunday. 



Friday, April 26, 2019

Spring flowers and the underlying mechanics, DIY Flower Design classes, The Camellia,Thunder Bay


wire basket over large planter in flower display, Belgium

It's no secret..Flowers make a person Happy. They are cheerful, smell wonderful, and are uplifting to the spirit. A lot of us would like to know how to arrange flowers, especially if we have just retired and now have the time to take up some new pursuits. In Thunder Bay, you can take a Floral Design class at The Camellia, in Slate River. Here you will learn the mechanics behind the design, like this upside down wire planter, which will help support a large amount of fresh flower stems. 

twig ball over vase in floral display, the Camellia

Here an airy twig ball will lend support to fresh flowers placed in the vase below. Stems will be poked through the vines into the water below. 


eucalyptus stems with root balls in floral design

Masses of roots also make good flower structures. Look at these beautiful eucalyptus stems...you can almost smell them! Here at The Camellia we love flowers, and hold Floral design classes so that you can learn all the proper mechanics. For Classes visit https://www.thecamellia.com/classes-at-the-camelia.html

sticks and stems in Floral design, the Camellia


Sticks and Twigs make sturdy armatures to support your Floral design. 



gerbera daisies in floral design The Camellia

Here is a finished design.....what you are not seeing is what is holding up the stems below. Beautiful Gerbera daisies are used here, along with stems of eucalyptus. 


protea blooms in floral design the Camellia Thunder Bay


Want to learn how to create amazing Floral designs, using Fresh and Faux flowers, and branches from Nature? Call or sign up online at www.thecamellia.com. Visit us instore at 30, Hacquoil Rd. slate River. 
Open Wed. 11-5. Thurs. 12-5. Fri. 11-5. Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5. 
p 807 475 3551

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Whites in Spring designs, The Camellia, Thunder bay



white upholstered antique chair, Brocanterie deja vue

Using WHITE in your decorating is timeless, and never goes out of style. This upholstered chair is left in its raw state and would easily fit into the decor of any sitting or Living room. You can always add seasonal colour with a throw pillow. 


cement crown on wreath




antique teddy bears with white lace cushions

One might assume that old fashioned Bears are not in style anymore, and cushions, well, some decorating styles deem them a nuisance and tell you to toss them away. These cushion covers are old, and in great shape, and yes, I couldn't resist and bought a pair for my home! Cushions are perfect for reading in bed, and just plain lazing around. Here at The Camellia, we have many different styles of cushions for sale, most of them have removable covers and are washable. 

white Paris cushion The Camellia thunder Bay


These are washable cotton duck pillows, and are made in Canada, they are perfect for a white Spring theme. 



white sunroom decor, Brocanterie deja vue Holland


Here you can see how pops of colour can add life to an all-white colour scheme. Delph blue and white is a classic combination. What are your go-to accent colours ? Photos taken at Brocanterie Deja-Vue in Holland, https://www.facebook.com/www.brocanteriedejavu.nl/


white flower arrangement in grey urn, the Camellia, thunder Bay


Let's not forget the Flowers in a room - the piece de resistance! Here at The Camellia we custom make Flowers to fit in with your white decor scheme. Simply email us a photo of your room, specify dimensions, likes and dislikes, and we will get back to you a price estimate. Take a look around, and see what you need to finish up your White rooms.....  then come visit us here at The Camellia for Inspiration, decor items, and Flowers. 

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Ontario. 
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon to 5, Friday 11-5, Sat. 11-5. Sunday 12-5
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flowering crabapple trees at The Camellia, thunder Bay

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Happy Spring 2019! Purples and Lavenders at The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada



purple flowers at Keukenhof exhibit

Happy first day of Spring! Here in Thunder Bay it's too early to see flowers growing outside, but we can certainly look at photos of beautiful flowers.  Purple is a colour that's so cheery and uplifting. 


purple anemones in garden

Lovely purple anemones and muscari blooms in the background. Spring blooms are simply magical. 


mauve lilacs in garden in Holland

Lilacs are such a treat, here in Thunder Bay they bloom later than they do in Holland. Lilac bushes sure do attract many Butterflies. 

Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm on Vancouver Island

Lavender is our very favourite of all purple flowers. Lavender helps calm and soothe away anxiety. Here at The Camellia we carry dried Lavender buds, and Lavender and Lemongrass skincare from Neob Lavender Farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Come into our store to try out these products!

lavender bath bombs at The Camellia

A Lavender Bath bomb is a real treat in your Bath. Time spent in a warm Bath is wonderfully relaxing. Call today to order a Bath Gift Basket for delivery to a special someone in Thunder Bay. Phone 807-475-3551 to order or visit www.thecamellia.com 

culinary lavender Neob Lavender Thunder Bay



Lilac Cottage Paint at The Camellia

Cottage Paint has many lovely Spring colours, like this Lilac. Paint is a quick way to refresh your home or your furniture. We sell Cottage Paint at The Camellia, in Thunder Bay and we ship within Canada.  

spring purple and tulip wreath The Camellia

Enjoy the first day of Spring, and visit us here at The Camellia for Spring Wreaths and more. 
Open Wednesday through Sunday. 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 
p 807-475-3551