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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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Helping you embrace the charm of yesteryear ✨
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Attention, Christmas shoppers! The toy department Attention, Christmas shoppers! The toy department is looking especially merry. 🎄✨

Vintage toy trucks, dollhouses, and little barns have been dressed for the season with vintage Santas, reindeer, and a little North Pole magic. Each one feels like a tiny Christmas window display, the kind you’d stop to admire with your nose pressed to the glass.

Find a little Christmas nostalgia for your home in my Etsy shop. Tap the link in my bio to shop the toy department to add a little vintage Christmas whimsy to your holiday this year! 🎄
Nobody does Christmas nostalgia quite like Macy’s. Nobody does Christmas nostalgia quite like Macy’s. ✨

The wooden escalators, the vintage shop, the twinkling displays, the feeling that you might just run into Santa around the next corner. 🎄

I’ve always loved the days when Christmas shopping was an occasion. I miss a good department store so much! 🥹 The decorated windows, the bustling frenzy, a whole afternoon spent choosing something special. Walking through Macy’s on 34th Street feels like catching a little piece of that magic truly. It was one of my favorite adventures yesterday. 

Highly recommend if you are in New York City this holiday season! 🎄

#macys #miracleon34thstreet #departmentstore #newyorkcity
The best Christmas signs drop today at @weatheredw The best Christmas signs drop today at @weatheredwhitebarn 🎄❤️💚🎄💚❤️🎄 

These little elves are ready for all things vintage Christmas! Check out the @weatheredwhitebarn website to see all the new designs! 

#signs #christmassign #vintageholiday
Welcome to our Truly Vintage Thursday – Holiday Ed Welcome to our Truly Vintage Thursday – Holiday Edition market! 🌲 The brass and candle department is officially OPEN! 🕯️Clink the link in my bio to shop all these magical pieces in my Etsy shop! 🎄
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🎁 Be sure to check out these amazing vendors and their websites! 🎁 
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🎅🏼Amy @thevintagebreadbox
🎅🏼Angela @ourretroreflectionsvintage
🎅🏼Courtney @thevettelfarm
🎅🏼Erin @blackdog.creations
🎅🏼Jama @blackbarnvintage
🎅🏼Sara @sweetmagnoliasfarm 
🎅🏼Steph @inwiththeoldgoods
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#brass #brassdecor #christmasiscoming🎄 #christmascandles #shopsmall
One more sleep! ❤️💚❤️💚 It’s almost time for the Ho One more sleep! ❤️💚❤️💚 It’s almost time for the Holiday Edition of our Truly Vintage Thursday Market, filled with all things Vintage & Christmas! 🎄
Our group of Vintage loving vendors has been working hard to put together some amazing collections for you! 🎅🏼
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Join us Thursday, November 5th at 6pm CST for our Truly Vintage Thursday Holiday Edition Market! 🌲 
You will be able to shop with us on our websites!
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🎅🏼Amy @thevintagebreadbox
🎅🏼Angela @ourretroreflectionsvintage
🎅🏼Courtney @thevettelfarm
🎅🏼Erin @blackdog.creations
🎅🏼Jama @blackbarnvintage
🎅🏼Sara @sweetmagnoliasfarm 
🎅🏼Steph @inwiththeoldgoods
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#etsysale #brass #christmassale #holidaysales
A little fluffing, a little Christmas magic, and t A little fluffing, a little Christmas magic, and the season begins! 🎄✨ In partnership with @balsamhill 🎄I’m sharing my five favorite tips for getting your faux tree holiday-ready:

✨ Start with a clean, clear space.
✨ Wear gloves to protect your hands while fluffing.
✨ Fluff as you build, shaping each section before adding the next.
✨ Choose a pre-lit tree for easy setup and an even glow. This Sugarland Spruce has clear candlelight lights! 
✨ Invest in quality for a tree you’ll look forward to bringing out year after year. @balsamhill has so many wonderful options when it comes to quality! 

We’re officially #ReadyForTheHolidays—and ready to bring out the ornaments! ❤️ #BalsamHillPartner

Use code COURTNEYV50HOLIDAY for $50 off orders of $250+! Shop through my link in bio and let the holiday planning begin! 🎄

#christmastree
Santa’s Workshop is now open in the Etsy Shop! 🎅🏼 Santa’s Workshop is now open in the Etsy Shop! 🎅🏼 Click the link in my bio to shop all of these amazing vintage Christmas treasures in Santa’s Workshop! 💚❤️ 

And don’t miss the rest of the wonderful shops in the #the2026christmasmarket tonight: 

Jill @girlinthelane
5:45 pm est / Squares Sale

Mari @mariatthecottagedoor
6:00 pm est / Squares Sale

Jennifer @sharedbelongings
6:15 pm est / Squares Sale
 
Lori @fairy_dust_and_rust
6:30 pm est / Squares Sale

Laurie @ithadtobevintage
6:45 pm est / Etsy Restock

Ashley @hhvintageco
7:00 pm est / Squares Sale

Gio @northrupavenue
7:15 pm est / Squares Sale

Amy @thevintagebreadbox
7:30 pm est / Etsy Restock

Fredy @farmweatheredhome &
Michelle @graciesteaparty3 
7:30 pm est / Live Sale

#vintagesanta #santasworkshop #etsysale #shopsmall
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 It’s been a busy spooky season, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃 It’s been a busy spooky season, but we loved every minute of it! Hope you all have a magical night! 

#halloween #happyhalloween #halloween2026 #vintagehalloween
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