Thursday, March 30, 2023

Spring Home & Garden Show, March 31, April 1 & 2, 2023, TheCamelliaDecor.com

Spring Home & Garden Show starts today!

Friday, March 31st. 2023, 4-9p.

Saturday, April 1st. 10-6

Sunday, April 2nd. 11-4

We are in the Coliseum Building, Booth #31.

What will we have for Purchase in our Booth?

Cottage Paint, Spring Purses & scarves, Leggings & Fashion cover-ups.

Lavender bunches, and essential Oils, and Dried Flowers, along with Spring Wreaths. Sympathy stones, Bunnies, Painted signs, and much more!!

Clara Clark Sheets, Weighted Blankets, cooling pillows, and Body pillows. 



March signals the start of Spring.....and the return of warmer temperatures! It is an incredible amount of work to set up for the Garden Show! We appreciate your support, it means so much to us. Thank you for supporting local Businesses & Contractors in Northern Ontario. Pick up the Chronicle-Journal Tabloid as you enter, and make sure to visit all the buildings ( Country Market open only on Saturday). Yes, you can buy items at the Show!













 

The Camellia
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.
p.807 475 3551 

Thursday, February 9, 2023

February Blooms, The Camelliadecor.com, Thunder Bay, On.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop


Fresh Mauve Tulip bunches at Florists Supply.

Hello! It's February in Northern Ontario, and we are in the depths of some really cold weather. It is so cold that your face burns after being outside for a few minutes. What can you do? You can buy yourself flowers....these are Parrot Tulips, and double Tulips. Make your own Spring! 

spring wreath with nest

It's time to put up your Spring Wreaths..! Think coloured eggs, birds' nests and green moss. We will be Open for in-store shopping from March 3rd. 2023. 

pink blooms in summer garden

These Winter months are the perfect time to dream about Spring and Summer Gardens. What colours would you like to see in your Garden this Summer? 

dahlia garden blooms

The Spring Home and Garden Show is a go this year at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition grounds. Make a plan to go with your friends! Follow them on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/clehomeshow/?hl=en




Saturday, December 31, 2022

Goodbye to 2022, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop


It's time to say Goodbye to 2022, and to welcome a New Year. This Christmas has been better as we could gather for a meal with our Family & friends. The isolation of the last couple of years has been difficult for most of us. This Holiday season we have had extreme cold, and a lot of snow across most of Canada. Thank you to all of you who have supported our small business, The Camellia, this past Year! 



new year sparkler , via Unsplash

It's almost time to welcome 2023! How are you celebrating? 

organizing w. curtain hooks, image via Unsplash

Entering 2023, we may resolve to organize our belongings. So many of us misplace our stuff on a daily basis, and waste so much time looking for things. Curtain hooks like the ones above, work quite well to hang up assorted homeless items. It sees like every surface gets cluttered with items, as most of us can't be bothered to put things away. 


watercolour paint set, brushes and pad, unsplash image

We all have creative pursuits we wish we had time for, like Painting. We tell ourselves, when we have done this task, or paid the bills, then we will paint. Creative pursuits have been proven to help our mental health, so it's important to find the time to pursue them.  


a person machine sewing

Sewing is another creative task that we may wish we had time to pursue. We may resolve to stop endlessly scrolling on social media, which would free up some time to sew. 


orange T-shirt with saying

Wishing you luck with any changes you would like to make in 2023. Happy New Year! We will see you after Jan. 15th. 2023! 

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On.
 


Monday, December 19, 2022

Winter Gift Delivery 2022 in Thunder Bay, On. The Camellia Flowers and Gifts.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop

Here we are, a few days away from Christmas! Most of the real Christmas trees for sale in the stores here had some type of moth infestation, so some of us had to cut down a small tree from our backyards. There is nothing quite like the smell of a real Christmas tree! We have lots of snow on the ground here in Thunder Bay.

Real Christmas tree with decorations

Do you have lots of snow in your area? There have been a few Snow/Rain/Ice storms in our area, and Summer feels like a distant memory. 


red metal gate in snowy yard with pine trees

We are OPEN this week: Wed. Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 12 to 5p. You can visit our store to shop, at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. (Off Hwy.61). If you cannot make it to our store, shop online at The Camelliadecor.com https://iwindowshop.ca/

winter evergreens and magnolia outdoor urn

We have been making up pots of local Evergreens with Magnolia leaves, to beautify the outside of Homes, offices, and restaurants. 

wreath classes at The Camellia

You can book a Wreath-making Class with your friends, to DIY your own Wreath! 
We had fun making these Winter wreaths! All supplies and How-to's are provided when you book a Class at The Camellia. 

Christmas wreath with white magnolias The Camellia

Some custom Wreaths which we made this week.....

modern evergreen wreath The Camellia

custom wintergreen wreath with red bow



crabapple trees in winter

Have a Merry Christmas! Thank you for supporting us! 
We will be closed from Dec. 25th. to Jan. 15, 2023. 
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Winter 2022 Gift ideas, The Camellia Decor.com, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop

Winter has arrived, it's snowing outside! 

wooden christmas sign with spruce evergreens

Most of us have been prepping for Winter, buying new Winter boots, finding our Winter toques and scarves, and putting the snow scraper back in our cars. No matter how prepared we are, the first snowfall takes some getting used to. 


Evergreen Wreath

It is time to decorate your Home with Winter Wreaths, made from local Evergreens. It is better to pre-order fresh Wreaths from us ahead of when you need them. This Wreath shown above is a beauty, we are waiting on some Red Pine branches. No one wants to venture outside today to pick, with all the snow falling! 


TheCamelliaDecor.com logo

You can shop for Gifts and Decor on our website, The Camellia Decor.com:  https://iwindowshop.ca/. Message us if you have questions. 

Napa Lavender Soap bar

Turning our attention to Gift-Giving, staying healthy,  wearing a mask, and Hand-washing. Try our Napa Soap Eucalyptus Gift set: https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/at-home-spa/products/napa-soap-eucalyptus-gift-set 

Handmade Evergreen Wreath
Here are some examples of Wreaths we have made for customers. This one is made with cedar, white Pine, Tamarac branches and cones, on a grapevine base.  

wreath with velvet heart

A simple Evergreen Wreaths with a velvet heart, is a beautiful Gift for a special family, or person. Call us to order your wreath. 

Dried Floral design The Camellia

You can send a Dried Floral design, like this one made with wood roses, and preserved maple leaves, with magnolia, Pampas grass and other dried grasses. These need no water, just place them in a spot away from direct sunlight, which will cause fading. Even if you cannot visit in-person with someone, it still means a lot that you remembered them, and sent them a Gift! We deliver ($)in Thunder Bay, Slate River, and Oliver Paipoonge. Get your orders in early, as Winter storms and snow conditions are now here. 



Evergreen swag

These are mini, fresh bunches at $25.00 - $30.00 + hst. 

Vintage snowshoes with greenery

These are Vintage snowshoes, you can bring yours in to get a custom evergreen spray made. 

Snow on crabapple trees, Slate River

Winter, although cold, can be beautiful. Visit us at The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. Open Wed. through Sunday. 12 to 5. 
IG@camelliafromnaturetohome. 

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

ARTISANS Show and Sale, we're back at Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay, On.

Thunder Bay Flower & Gift shop

We are pleased to be part of Artisans Show & Sale, taking place Sat. Nov. 5, from 10am-5pm, 2022, and Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022,  from 10am. to 4pm. at the newly renovated Valhalla Inn Ballroom, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Make your Gift list, and come shop for Handmade goods at Artisans show and sale! Meet the makers of the products and support Local. 

Artisans show poster 2022, Valhalla Inn

The Camellia will have a booth at this Show, we will be along the window wall in the Ballroom. You will be able to purchase at our booth, we will have Fresh and Dried Handmade Wreaths and Floral designs. 

The Camellia Thunder Bay , On

You can also shop in-store at our brick-and-mortar store at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. in Slate River, Ontario. Open Wed. through Sunday, 12 to 5p. p-807-475-3551.

person holding a wrapped gift

Let the season of Gifting begin!!

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

When you have a 2-car Garage but you can't park your car in it.

Thunder Bay Flower, Gift shop, and Decor.
It's getting chilly out there, and for those of us who live in a cold climate, we know that snow is coming. All that summer stuff now has to find a home somewhere, kayaks and Camping gear, Gardening and lawn care stuff, sports equipment, and the list goes on. 
House with garage, image from Pexels

Some of us are lucky to have a Garage, however, stuff gets thrown randomly in there, causing a gigantic mess. . And, of course, no one wants to clean it up and organize it. Which leads to a lot of ...'Do you know where the  -------- is?' Which may lead to "IDK- I don't know." 
Some of us forget that the Garage is an expensive dumping ground... it can cost anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000 and up to build a garage, and this is a very low estimate. 

So what is in your Garage today? When the temperature drops, will you be able to park your car in it? No-one enjoys scraping ice and snow off their windshield. With our minus 30 C temperatures, it would be much better if you were able to park your vehicle in your Garage.

snowy winter in Northern ontario

Let's see what is in a typical Northern Ontario garage. Since we just finished Summer, random items from Camping and fishing trips are strewn everywhere. Once the Camper gets back from the lake ( hopefully soon), then all the Fishing and Camping gear can get stored in the Camper. Of course, we are in Northern Ontario where Hunting season has started, and then, there is Ice fishing. Wait, there are also a couple of Kayaks and lifejackets over there. 

Lake Superior Thunder Bay Marina

Systems for storing everything in a garage are all important. Slatwall is our # 1 tool for organization. You can buy Slatwall in a Building supply store, and cut it to fit your wall space. I recommend painting it with a dark coloured Paint, like Serenity Cottage Paint. Buy Cottage Paint here  https://iwindowshop.ca/collections/cottage-paint/products/grey-taupes-serenity-silk-cottage-paint. You can also Shop for Cottage Paint instore at The Camellia, at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. in Slate River, Ontario. 
 
sporting equipment on a garage wall



kayaks and snowshoes  stored on a garage wall

Maybe one member of the household likes Sports cars, and of course, that definitely cannot be parked outside in the cold! ( Most sportscars are taken out maybe once or twice a year, just saying!)

red corvette image via unsplash

Then there are the random belongings of other people that somehow end up in your garage. Sentimental items that belonged to a family member who passed away. Parents who died and left their belongings for their children to sort out. 

Projects that were started and not completed. Mouldings left over from your house which was built 30+ years ago. Flooring that was bought, and never installed. Cork underlay which was leftover from a flooring project. 

covered couch in garage

With Winter coming up, snow tires have to be installed perhaps. What is THAT in the way? It's a 9ft. long couch, that couldn't fit through the doorway of a rental home.  You may have been asked to help someone move, and now, you've messaged them several times about their couch, and yes, their couch is still in your Garage. Now you can't put the stove on to warm up the garage....

When you have a 2 car Garage, but can't park your Car in it. 
Come shopping at The Camellia for Cottage Paint, Decor, Bedding, and perhaps to chat about Garage organization! 
The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 
p. 807-475-3551
@camelliafromnaturetohome.