Monotasking instead of Multitasking - how do you get it all done sans Wedding stress, the Camellia

Getting married soon? Is a bit of Panic starting, and you are wondering how will you get it all done? 

Read this article which talks about the value of NOT trying to multi-task. 

https://qz.com/985821/personal-kanban-a-life-changing-time-management-system-that-explodes-the-myth-of-multitasking/?utm_source=parIC&%3Futm_source=parIC&cid=sf01002&sr_share=facebook

Take a deep breath and imagine you are here, driving along on the Californian coast. Beautiful scenery, waves crashing on the shore, and you, taking some deep breaths. Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in the details, that we forget to savour the Journey. You might think, " I can't wait for this Wedding to be over...! " 

Maybe you had envisioned your Wedding in a #NapaValleyWinery. And that isn't possible, given your Budget constraints. It's OK, ask your decorator to source out some old Oak barrels from wineries in #Niagara, and plan your decor along a Napa Valley theme. 

You may have dreamt of having your Reception at an old chateau, however, your reality is a Banquet Hall in your hometown. So maybe you can go to the Chateau in #Napa for your #Honeymoon. It's amazing what you can accomplish if you concentrate on just 1 thing, rather than freaking out over 10 different To-Dos. 

When things get too much, take yourself back to this Coastline, and Breathe. Don't snap at those around you, they are only trying to help!

When you head off in the Car to somewhere new, you use Google Maps , so you don't get lost. The same principle applies to your Wedding, plan every step, and make sure those around you, know what the Plan is. Don't hang onto everything, and then scream at them because they are of no help. 

If you need help in Wedding decor and Wedding Flowers, Visit us at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On. 

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Container Planting Hack, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

What does Container Gardening have to be with Wedding Decor? If you are having a Summer Wedding, planting up some containers is a great, budget conscious way to have that lush, Garden look at your Wedding. Pick annuals or grasses close to your Ceremony colours, and you can also start shopping for the right colour of containers. Head to your local Garden centres and Greenhouses. Start preparing your pots with a mixture of potting soil, peat moss, and fertilizer or cow manure. Make sure there is drainage at the bottom of your pots. 

If your containers are large and already in place, add new dirt and fertilizer and compost to your pots. This is the boring part, but it's very important if you want a lush display of flowers. 

A great Gardening hack is on this video,  https://youtu.be/gSbh03sSphU . Watch as he puts the empty pots into place and then builds up the dirt in between the pots. It works! All these years we have been Gardening, and never thought of planting like this! 

Have fun planting your containers and visit your local Garden centres for inspiration. You can use Antique buckets for a Vintage Wedding.

There are many shapes and sizes and colours of pots and containers.

These containers will be quite heavy once they are filled with dirt and plants, so they will be more difficult to transport from venue to another venue. 

Container Gardens are perfect for your Wedding! Start planting now! Visit us at #TheCamellia for faux Wedding flowers, Wedding favours and purses. 

The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On. Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

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Thunder Bay Wedding Show 2017, Victoria Inn.

Thanks to all of you who visited our booth at the Thunder Bay Wedding Show at the Victoria Inn, in Thunder Bay. It's exciting to see all the vendors and their inspiring displays, with everything from Wedding venues, to Caterers, Event planners and Decorators, Photographers and so much more. This is one of our custom Wreath designs at The Camellia, and if you like to DIY, you can take a class and make your own Wreath! Our classes are listed at www.thecamellia.com 

Burlap is still popular for Weddings, it's that mad mix of Elegant and Rustic. This bag looks easy to DIY, but who would want to when you can buy it from us, finished, for $39.00? At The Camellia, we have many styles of Handbags, ranging from Crossovers to Bling. 

Flower Crowns are so popular, you can take a class and make-your-own with faux ( silk-like) Flowers, this class is offered on April 20, 2017, and again on May 31st. 2017. You can let us know when you register about your colours. 

Here at The Camellia, we design faux Bouquets for your Wedding. 

We also design #Brooch bouquets. 

Here is a Parisienne themed Burlap Wreath. 

There were many other vendors at the Thunder Bay Weddings Show.. SGM Designs. 

Kasper Minibus service - always a good idea when trying to arrange the logistics of transporting guests from Point A to Point B. 

Love this wooden sign from Daydreams Event Design. 

Photography services. 

Here are some of the models in beautiful Cinderella-style Ballgowns. Most girls have a picture in their mind of their special Wedding dress. 

If you have guests who cannot have Gluten, Peartree Bakery makes Gluten-free baked goods for your Wedding guests. 

Come visit us at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. for the finest in faux Wedding Flowers, Bridal registry for linens, and Bedding, Purses, Spa Gifts, and DIY Classes. 

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Making a Floral backdrop for your Wedding,The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Thinking about a gorgeous Floral backdrop for your Wedding? Maybe you are thinking of doing-it-yourself? After all, it looks easy, or what do you think? You're going to get the flowers from the grocery store, the same grocery where you buy your meat and oranges...? Florists get asked these questions all the time. Anyone who has made these Floral walls know that Floral walls are labour-intensive, use a lot of product, and are expensive. Flowers must be sourced from reputable Florists, and not from grocery stores. The mechanics alone are are quite difficult. 

Image via Pinterest (Wed Luxe ) 

These Flower walls use a lot of product, expensive product. Ranunculus as in the photo above, peonies, roses, hydrangeas, are just a few of the flowers needed to make a floral wall. 

Here are some videos to watch from Smithers-Oasis and Mayhesh which show you how it's done. 

http://oasisfloralproducts.com/Ideas/video/how-to-use-oasis-floral-foam-tiles/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjRXqS8zt-g

Visit us here at #TheCamellia for beautiful silk Botanical Flower Bouquets, & DIY Classes. 

Peonies are a classic Wedding Flower, Here are some we have grown in our Garden, and made into a lovely Bridal Bouquet. 

The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Thunder Bay, On

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