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The Vettel Farm

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Vintage Easter Desserts Inspired by Vintage Advertisements

April 14, 2025 By thevettelfarm

Scrolling Pinterest one day I came across the most adorable vintage Easter advertisements. They were mostly desserts and they all had darling graphics. Each of the recipes were quite unusual, or I should say not the norm. I find it so interesting how trends in recipes have evolved throughout the years. I made it my mission to try a few of these unique retro recipes and here is how it went! Jello Pudding Pie On this ad, you will notice a few different recipes. I focused on the Easter Sunday Pie because that looked the most delectable for Easter. I made the mistake of purchasing instant ...

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DIY Match Striker with Vintage Glassware

February 3, 2025 By thevettelfarm

When I say this project is E-A-S-Y and so very satisfying, I mean it! I thought it would be fun to incorporate some minty green matches into my candle set up in our kitchen and the matches came with the striker stickers. So naturally, I had to find a piece of jadeite to complete the set up. This sweet little piece of jadeite that I used is a Jeannette custard cup. The Jeannette Glass Company was an American glass manufacturer known for producing Jadeite, a popular green milk glass. The company was founded in 1898 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, and initially focused on making bottles before ...

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Thrifted Spooky Cats & Dogs

August 16, 2024 By thevettelfarm

Have you ever strolled up to a garage sale and seen the most sad, adorable ceramic pet staring at you? It happens to me all the time and I can never determine what I would do with these darling vintage pets, until now! This is a great way to reuse a vintage ceramic cat or dog, or really whatever animal you would like to add some spookiness for the Halloween season. Supplies Vintage ceramic cats or dogs (Here are a few inexpensive options I found online) Black spray paint Hot glue gun Small witch hats (I used these!) Directions 1. Enjoy the hunt. I loved searching for ...

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Pack the Perfect “Vintage Style” Picnic

May 23, 2023 By thevettelfarm

Packing the perfect picnic entails three elements; good food, a good blanket, and a good basket. Using vintage elements for your picnic takes your picnic to another level of sophistication. The girls and I decided we wanted to create a bucket list of sorts for the summer and going on a picnic was at the top of our list! So let's walk through the elements of the perfect "vintage style" picnic, so that you can add this to your bucket list for the summer too. Good Food Food is the central showpiece of every great picnic, so it deserves time and attention. We have been using the Wildgrain ...

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2 Ways to Use Garden Seeds as Mother’s Day Gifts

May 2, 2023 By thevettelfarm

Wonderful Spring, the time when we can celebrate all of the amazing mothers, grandmothers, and soon to be mothers in the world. What better way to celebrate Mom this year than with a few pretty garden seeds. Today I am sharing two fun ways to display a variety of fun garden seeds for you to give to your favorite Mom out there. Each of these took under 5 minutes to create and they have a big impact! I fell in love with the Valley Greene garden seed packets because of the minty green color and I had to use them in a fun way as a gift. Both my Mom and Mother-In-Law love to garden, so these ...

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Hello, I'm Courtney, also know as The Vettel Farm! I’m a proud wife and mom to three little girls living on our farm in western North Dakota. I love all things crafting, cooking, creating, and collecting. I am a school counselor by day, but vintage loving DIY gal by night.
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I’ve recently noticed ads for 4-H in magazines and I’ve recently noticed ads for 4-H in magazines and I will tell you I am HERE FOR IT! 🍀 4-H was such an impactful program for me growing up and this collection brings me so much joy because it reminds me of all the wonderful memories I have in 4-H. I added a few key pieces this year that have been so fun, the 4-H dress, this new pennant and the sheep “GLAZE” crate. 🍀🍀

Were you in 4-H? 🍀🍀

#4h #4hgrowshere #vintagecollection #collections
This little Easter basket decor piece started as a This little Easter basket decor piece started as a well-loved vintage enamelware bowl, the kind that’s seen decades of kitchens, garden harvests, and family gatherings. Instead of letting it sit tucked away on a shelf, I wanted to turn it into something that feels like spring… soft, nostalgic, and full of charm. 🐇

I layered in faux grass, tucked in a few speckled eggs, added the sweetest vintage bunnies, faux florals, and let the character of that chippy enamel do all the talking. There’s something about the worn edges and tiny imperfections that makes it feel so much more meaningful than anything brand new. It tells a story and now it gets to be part of our Easter story, too. 🐇

I love creating pieces like this because they’re not just decor… they’re conversation starters. They feel gathered, not bought. Thoughtful, not rushed. And the best part? You don’t need anything fancy. Just an old bowl, a little imagination, and a love for keeping beautiful things in use.

Proof that even the simplest vintage piece can become the heart of your spring table! 🌷

Would you style this on a kitchen counter, dining table, or entryway?

#enamelware #easterdecorating  #vintagegreen #vintageeaster
What can I say, I’m a sucker for COLOR! The bright What can I say, I’m a sucker for COLOR! The bright colors of vintage Easter are so charming. They can be seen in vintage linens, paper mache bunnies, vintage honeycomb pieces and more! 💚💗🧡💛🩵 

I challenge you to use a little vintage this year for your Easter table! 🐇

#eastertable #easterdecor #vintageeaster
Spring is the season of refresh and renewal — the Spring is the season of refresh and renewal — the perfect moment to breathe new life into your home. Get ready for the Spring Fling Market - blooming on Saturday, March 7th 🌷 

Thirteen small shops have curated lovely collections, full of sweet pastels, soft florals, and whimsical pieces sure to bring a fresh start for the season 🌷 (swipe to see a preview from each shop!)

🌷Spring Fling Market🌷
Saturday, March 7th
Collections will be dropping throughout the day - stay tuned for each shop’s time slot and more previews leading up to market day! 

Amy @thevintagebreadbox
Ashley @hhvintageco
Courtney @thevettelfarm
Fredy @farmweatheredhome
Giovanna @northrupavenue
Jana & Kassidy @blvd58_vintage
Jennifer @sharedbelongings
Kendra @1100_west
Laurie @ithadtobevintage 
Lori @fairy_dust_and_rust
Michelle @graciesteaparty3
Mindy @mountainview_memories
Nicole @vintagehavenshoppe

#springvintage #etsysale #vintage
💚Flatlay Friday Shop My Square💚 🍀Be the first to 💚Flatlay Friday Shop My Square💚

🍀Be the first to claim an item with SOLD or ME and corresponding letter. I will DM you with a link to an Etsy invoice on Monday to complete your purchase! Please message me when you have claimed an item.
🍀Questions do not hold items nor do shipping questions. Shipping is not included in the price.

A. Antique Cigar Tin Flor-Fina - $28 + Shipping
B. Orange Depression glass Jeanette Bowl - $18 + Shipping 
C - McCoy Stoneware Planter - $30 + Shipping
D. Milk Glass EAPG Shaker - $24 + Shipping
E. Antique Rademaker’s Chocolate Pastilles Tin - SOLD
F - Pyrex Town & Country 471 Casserole Dish - SOLD
G - Vintage Marigold Carnival Glass Pitcher - $16 + Shipping 
H - Hazel Atlas Ivy Bowl - $22 + Shipping
I - Vintage Green McCoy Planter - SOLD

#flatlayfridaysale #flatlayfriday #salevintage #shopsmall #shopmysquare
There are SO MANY great vintage and vintage inspir There are SO MANY great vintage and vintage inspired tins out there. Coffee tins, tobacco tins, spice tins, ALL can be made into the most adorable Easter basket with a few crafty items. 🐥

Would you use a vintage tin for this? 🐣

#easterdiy #vintagetin #tins #eastercraft
Cheers to 4️⃣0️⃣🥳 and thanks Mr. Vettel for the sw Cheers to 4️⃣0️⃣🥳 and thanks Mr. Vettel for the sweet antique carousel horse that I’ve admired for the last 10 years! 🐎🐎🐎🐎

#birthday #antiquehorse #antiques #birthdaypresent #vintagehorse
Proof that old things deserve a second life 🤍 seem Proof that old things deserve a second life 🤍 seems fitting since I’m turning 40 tomorrow! 🫠🫠🫠

This vintage cooler was too charming to leave behind, so I brought it home and gave it a new purpose, now it holds faux blooms. A little rust, a lot of history, and a few more chapters to live. 

Right? 🫣🫣🫣

#thriftedhome #vintagestyle #thriftflip #vintagedecor #secondhandfinds
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