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The Vettel Farm

DIY, Home Decor, & Lifestyle blog

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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Helping you embrace the charm of yesteryear ✨
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🎄A Very Merry Martha Stewart Christmas Shop My Squ 🎄A Very Merry Martha Stewart Christmas 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 by 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. Set of 4 Debbie Mum Mugs “Magic of Santa” - $32 + Shipping
b. Christmas With Martha Stewart 1997 - SOLD
c. Classic Crafts & Recipes for the Holidays 2001 - $14 + Shipping 
d. Vintage Portuguese Copper Gelatin Mold Pan - $32 + Shipping 
e. Vintage Copper Pineapple Mold SOLD
f. Vintage Christmas Made in Japan Round Tray - $18 + Shipping
g. Antique 1800s French Copper Pan - $88 + shipping 
H. Pair Antique Copper European Egg Poacher - $82 + shipping 

#marthastewart #flatlayfriday #christmasgifts
I will never get over how magical these tablecloth I will never get over how magical these tablecloths make the room feel! If you are lucky enough to find a pair of vintage tablecloths, I highly recommend using them as curtains! 

#vintagetablecloth #curtains #vintagechristmas #tablecloths
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
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