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The Vettel Farm

DIY, Home Decor, & Lifestyle blog

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Hello, I am so happy you are here. My name is Courtney and I am the creator of The Vettel Farm. I am a wife, mom, retired school counselor, cook, photographer, writer, and former rodeo queen.

A few fun facts about me:

  • I was born in New York and lived there until I was 9. I then moved to South Dakota (culture shock) and now live in North Dakota (my forever home).
  • I have watched Martha Stewart and read the Martha Stewart Living Magazine since I was 7. I have a collection of every single magazine.
  • I collect cookbooks. I have way too many and I have moved them way too many times.
  • I studied French in high school, with hopes of traveling to France to learn how to cook French cuisine, but I can really only tell you my name and that I like butter in french now.
  • I studied photography and journalism in college.
  • I was Miss Rodeo South Dakota in 2009 and was 2nd runner up to Miss Rodeo America in 2010.
  • I have a masters in Counseling and worked as a school counselor for 10 years. I retired two years ago to stay home with my littles and run The Vettel Farm full-time.
  • I hope to write a cookbook or vintage home decor book someday.

~Courtney

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We had a fun, final day at Brimfield today with a We had a fun, final day at Brimfield today with a few really neat finds but one very special one. There is SO MUCH jewelry at Brimfield, so naturally I wanted to bring home a few pieces for my girls. I stumbled upon a schnauzer pin. Since I’ve had three very special schnauzer pups in my life, I knew I had to have it. When I turned it over, I thought I was seeing things, my name, Courtney, was engraved on the back. 🥹🥹🥹 

Some treasures are just meant to be…..

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Day 2 of Brimfield started with an epic box full o Day 2 of Brimfield started with an epic box full of vintage Christmas! 🎄 One of my items I really wanted to find was a Christmas department store sign and we found just the one! It was another great day, I’m looking forward to day 3 today! 🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

I’ve had lots of questions about prices and in my honest opinion I think if you take the time to shop around, you will find deals! There are some places that are a little more expensive, but most vendors are very willing to negotiate. ❤️🎄❤️🎄

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Day 1 Brimfield finds! Brimfield is MASSIVE! We sh Day 1 Brimfield finds! Brimfield is MASSIVE! We shopped from 6am to 3pm 💃🏻 and I can’t wait for tomorrow! I’m going to share the 4 million photos I took today in stories, so don’t miss those! What is your favorite from this haul? 

#brimfield #vintagechristmasdecor #vintagehalloween #brimfieldantiquefleamarket
I splurged on the @michaelsstores Halloween gum ba I splurged on the @michaelsstores Halloween gum ball machine this year and it does not disappoint! Watch til the end to see the force it has! 😂 Candy is such an easy way to decorate for Halloween and the best part is dreaming up ways to display it all! 🧡🎃🧡

What is your favorite Halloween candy indulgence? 

#candy #halloweencandy #candymachine #halloweendecorations
I dream of a 1920s Halloween, with streamers and c I dream of a 1920s Halloween, with streamers and crepe paper and a Dennison Party Book to guide me! So when I saw this vintage inspired “Dennison” sign from @weatheredwhitebarn I knew it would fit right in with my PARTY theme this year! 🎃🧡🎃🧡🎃

Don’t miss Shauna’s amazing Halloween sign collection release this Friday, September 4th at 9am MST! 🎃🧡🎃🧡🎃

#vintagehalloween #vintagesign #dennison #halloweensign
And just like that… it’s September! 🍁 I can’t wait And just like that… it’s September! 🍁 I can’t wait for 🎃🍂🧡🔥🥧🍎🍁🍏! What are you looking forward to for Autumn?

#fall #september #fallishere #autumn
She waited nearly 100 years for a fall makeover li She waited nearly 100 years for a fall makeover like this. 🍂🏫 #ad With the help of @balsamhill she won’t have to wait any longer! 

Using the Autumn Abundance arrangements I was able to add the most adorable window “planters” to the schoolhouse. Paired with the amazing Autumn Abundance wreath and my trusty Sunset faux mums, that last year after year, I would say she is ready for crisp mornings and sweet autumn days. 🍂

To get a jumpstart on your Fall decorating use my code: COURTNEYV50FALL to get $50 off $250 or more! 

#balsamhillpartner #schoolhouse #falldecorating #autumnatyourdoor
It’s that time! MUM TIME! The time of year where I It’s that time! MUM TIME! The time of year where I buy a bunch of mums and work desperately to keep them alive 🫠 BUT here are a few ways to give them a vintage vessel to thrive in! 

Or tune in tomorrow and I will show you a great faux alternative! 😉 

#mums #mum #falldecorations #fallvibes
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