Showing posts with label Lake Superior decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake Superior decor. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Day off at Lake Superior, Naniboujou Lodge & Gran Marais, MN


What better way is there to spend a day off than driving and hiking along the shores of Lake Superior? It was a perfect day for being near the Lake, it was sunny and hot. Driving from Thunder Bay to Gran Marais one should pack a hoodie as you never know when the breeze might be blowing off the Lake, which makes it a bit chilly.






A great place to stop for Lunch is Naniboujou Lodge, a historic Lodge, where you can stay overnight. 




The Dining Lounge is awash in colour  ..a peaceful place where one can recharge one's weary self. 




What a cozy spot to sit on a crisp, Fall day. 










Where did they find all the pigments to complete the artwork in the dining Lounge in 1929?  A menu from way back states the price of Lunch - $1.29. We ordered the Salmon soup and the Naniboujou sandwich combo. It was wonderful. Afterwards you can wander outside for a stroll beside Lake Superior. 











While we were at the Lake, we did a photo shoot for some of the new blues of Cottage Paint. it's a chalk-like paint which you can paint onto wood, without sanding or stripping. Buy online at www.thecamellia.com or come into our store, The Camellia and buy some. 





Onward to Gran Marais to get some yummy custard ice-cream at  Syndeys' Frozen Custard. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sydneys-Frozen-Custard-Wood-Fired-Pizza/120260351343771
Just like the ice-cream my Mom used to make from scratch with milk, eggs and sugar. Yummy!




You can take your custard and sit upstairs for a spectacular view..move over Greek Islands!





The onwards for a hike beside the Lake, past the Marine Coastguard. 







Formations of rocks and water. 





Here at The Camellia, we sell noseeum nets, they are 40 ft. wide on the bottom - we sure could have used one of these by the Lake, there were these ankle-biter flies, they look like houseflies, but they bite. I wrapped my feet up with some towels, and this seemed to help. 




It's hard to see with the plastic over the net, but the mesh is super fine. 










When was the last time you took a day off? Think about spending it beside a Lake. If you are heading to Gran Marais for the day from Thunder Bay, stop by and visit The Camellia. Turn left on Hacquoil Rd. we are at #30, on the left, 1.6km. off Highway 61. 
The Camellia, Open Wednesday through Sunday. 
30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On
p(807)475-3551

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Lake Superior inspired decor.



It's almost May...and the start of  fishing season. Here in Thunder Bay we are blessed to live on the shores of Lake Superior. Why not decorate your Camp in Lake Superior style? 





At The Camellia, we sell all kinds of Lake related decor - signs, starfish, seashells, etc. LAKE is an easy decor theme to do - think canoe shelves, rocks, birch poles, and colours that echo the water, sky, rocks and trees. We have 1 Canoe shelf for sale. 











How about this birch log fabric, good for making a quick cover up on a tension rod to hide shleving. That's Turquoise Cottage Paint used on the Birdhouse. 





Stop by The Camellia and get one of our fabulously easy Tablecloths - water just beads up and rolls off, enabling you to wipe up a spill before it sets in. No more plastic on your table. Can you throw these babies in the wash? Yes, they are polyester. 
Sizes : rectangles that are 78" long, 94" long, 126" long.
            70" square for pub style tables
             70 " rounds
We stock most sizes, and can order in the 126" rectangle.




Here is a  70" round.




Need furniture for your Cottage? You can special order custom-made wooden furniture here.





For Lake Inspiration and lots more, Visit the Camellia, 
30 Hacquoil Rd. 
Slate River, On 
p.807-475-3551 www.thecamellia.com
Open Wed. 11-5, Thurs. 12-5, Friday 12-5, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5