Holiday Gift Ideas, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

We're racing around trying to get all the outdoor decorating done before the snow flies, ( which is supposed to be tomorrow). These red twigs are growing in the ditch, they will really stand out once the snow is on the ground.

It's not too soon to place your orders for wreaths and swags. Get them in early and you can start on your own decorating! We will be at The Artisans Northwest show coming up next weekend at the Valhalla Inn.

Busy sanding and sealing some Artisan made metal Garden art. These make a wonderful Gift for the Gardener or Cottager on your list.

Christmas Gatherings Show coming up at The Camellia....! Open Wednesday through Sunday. p-(807)475-3551.

Wedding Wishes Show, Valhalla Inn, Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

If you're getting married, plan to attend the Wedding Wishes show at The Valhalla Inn. Thunder Bay, On. Sunday, 11.30-4.30. For Natural looking Bouquets, like the ones above wrapped in moss ribbons and real vines, come see us at Camellia's, 30 Hacquoil Rd. p-(807)475-3551

Nature's Decorating Gifts , the Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

One good thing about the colder weather - you can curl up by the Fireplace! Pull out all your Christmas magazines, and start thinking about decorating for the upcoming Holidays! Wouldn't it be nice to be organized and have most of it done ahead of time?

Time to think about Gift Giving - this is a nice personal Teapot - at a price of (are you ready for this?) $13.95.

Burlap is so in this season --make a big bow, then add streamers of waterproof Flora satin in the middle. This ribbon is amazing - we sell it at Camellia's - it will float in a pond and hold its shape ( and it's cheap!)

Fill your summer planters with Winter greens - here we used balsam, 2 types of pine, and later added magnolia leaves. The smell will rejuvenate you. Notice that most of the items you need to decorate with can be easily found in Nature. Just look around you and start gathering before the snow flies.

We're busy getting our Christmas products and Holiday Goods set up for CHRISTMAS GATHERINGS 2011. Starts November 11th ...grab a friend and head out to get inspired for the coming Holiday season!

Camellia's - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge, Thunder Bay, On
Open Wednesday through Sunday. p -(807)475-3551
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Camellia's From Nature to Home, Thunder Bay, On

Busy making Sleep Pillows with the Hops I grew this Summer. Hops are supposed to make you sleepy.

Sorry for the short post! Too many things to do, and not enough time to do everything.

Come Visit Camellia's! Open Wednesday through Sunday. Thursday 12-8, Fri. 11-6. Sat. 11-5. Sun. 12-5. p (807)475-3551

Getting ready for Christmas, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

It's the most wonderful time of the Year....! Christmas! Some think of it this way and some think of it as .... Bah Humbug.... No matter which category you fall into, Christmas is fast approaching.
We're busy designing fab pieces and readying the store.

Isn't it amazing what you can do with Birch trees? This creation was on Bay St. in Toronto.
T H E C A M E L L I A
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Oliver Paipoonge , just outside Thunder Bay, On
Open Wed. Thru. Sunday.
Sat. 11-5. Sunday Noon-5.
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Bay Leaf wreaths , Camellia's, Thunder Bay, On

Christmas is coming and I'm trying to get into the spirit of things by making fresh Bay Leaf wreaths! These wreaths take a long time to make by hand, and they also take a lot of Bay leaves.

The smell is wonderful.... spicy and sweet at the same time. This wreath would be great in a kitchen or dining room.





Come visit Camellia's ...OPEN Wednesday through Sunday.
P-(807)475-3551


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Happy Thanksgiving! The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

It's Thanksgiving Day Today! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
We're grateful to each and every one of you who support local business and shop at The Camellia. We're thankful that we live near Lake Superior. Also very grateful that we are able to live in the countryside.

What are you grateful for ?

Yes, we're still learning how to use the Panorama option on our camera...

Beautiful Maple leaves in our Yard.

Being able to go for a walk in the back 40.

Going to bake some Apple Pies today for Thanksgiving dinner.



Take a moment today, and write down all the things you are thankful for, and place them in your Blessing Bowl!
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Remember, if you're not sure what to Give, everyone loves fresh Flowers!
Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Camellia's - 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Off Hwy. 61.
We're OPEN today, Thanksgiving Day, with limited hours. Call ahead at 475-3551

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AUTUMN NESTINGS Event at the Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Fall is here , our AUTUMN NESTINGS event starts Sept. 28th and runs until Oct. 30th. 2011.
We have so many wonderful Decorating ideas for your Home. Stop in, Visit, and Shop!

Miss Mopsy wabbit is in the House - dispensing free advice..

The crabapple trees are laden with berries, the leaves are changing, such a wonderful time of year for a Drive in the Country!

We are enjoying the late Sunflowers ...so spectacular!

Take advantage of the Orchard apples appearing in the Grocery store now - here is an Apple Crumb Pie just ready to go into the oven for Baking. Mmmmm......

Do you like looking stylish ,but there never seems to be enough time to go shopping? Simple solution - get a fashionable coat and a great -looking purse - and you're set for the season. There are many purses in the store to choose from.

Hopsack napkins for your Harvest Table - so French - so Oooh La La...!

Add some new European inspired Pillows to your Decor - what could be easier? Black and white is timeless and transitions easily into Winter.

Add a Fall leaf Garland to your stairs - come into The Camellia to see our selection.

So simple - Pears become a work of Art , and do double duty as a centerpiece and later, dessert.

WE have been busy harvesting and preserving foilage and Garden flowers - there are many Door swags to choose from. Remember, we can custom-make a special design, just for you.

Try our delicious Kettle Corn, a nice treat in a resealable bag.
All products featured in this post are available at the Camellia -in-store. Need Delivery? Just call us, we deliver to Offices.




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HARVEST NESTINGS Event starts Sept. 28th, and runs through to October 30th, 2011

See you soon! 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Turn Left off Hwy. 61, we are 1.6 km. up Hacquoil Rd. on the Left . p-(807)475-3551
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-6, Fri. 11-6, Sat. 11-5, Sun. noon-5p.

Please NOTE that we are not open Thursday, October 6th!

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Junk Bonanza 2011, Shakopee, Camellia's Thunder Bay, On

I was so glad to be able to go to Junk Bonanza this year. I went last year and was overwhelmed, so this year I went with a shopping list, and a plan to start at the back of the show, and work my way slowly to the front. I was still overwhelmed by the creativity of the vendors, and the vast array of products which might otherwise have been thrown into a Junk pile.



I couldn't choose from the photos I took, so this is going to be a rather long post.

Industrial chic wall shelf.

Photo Op at the entrance to Junk Bonanza.

What a cool idea...reusing pages from old books!

A Bike Carrier basket --if only I had an old bike for this!

A lampshade made from old projector slides - what a great use for old slides. The light shining through the slides looks amazing.

French hand-stamped ribbon.

This dress could be a walking advertisement for Restoration Hardware.

Nice skirt - made from pages of old books.

Old typewriter keys made into Jewellery - how cool is that?

Camellia's - Come into the store to see what we created with our finds from Junk Bonanza ..
We have extended hours this Fall - so you can Shop longer. We are OPEN ALL YEAR LONG!
Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-8. Fri. 11-6. Sat.11-5. Sun. Noon-5.

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We are 10 minutes from the Thunder Bay Airport. Head south along Highway 61, when you get to the Neebing Roadhouse and the Best western Hotel, stay on Highway 61 for 3.6 km. Turn left on Hacquoil Rd. we are 1.6 km. on the Left.
p-(807)-475-3551

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