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Vintage Easter Desserts Inspired by Vintage Advertisements

April 14, 2025 by thevettelfarm Leave a Comment

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 pudding, but this was really a blessing in disguise. The instant pudding was so easy to make and just ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Easter, Easter Basket, easter decor, easter desserts, easter food, easter menu, easter recipes, easter table, vintage easter, vintage food, vintage kitchen, Vintage Recipes

3 Tips for the Perfect Easter Table

April 2, 2023 by thevettelfarm

Easter is fast approaching and nothing is more beautiful than a carefully, curated Easter table. Each year the bright Spring colors bring so much joy to the season and set the scene for a splendid holiday. These are three considerations that help to coordinate a well thought-out tablescape that is captivating, but also functional. Set a THEME Each year I devote a lose theme to center around for my Easter tablescape. It can be as simple as a color, animal, or concept. Last year I was very inspired by the antique putz sheep I had found and I developed an entire table around lambs for Easter. Another was focused on all pastel colors and the use of a chenille bedspread as my tablecloth. Other ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Easter, easter garden garden decor, easter hosting, easter ideas, easter table, easter tablescape, Garden, table, table ideas, tablescape, vintage decor, vintage garden, vintage home

This or That – Easter Basket Edition

March 23, 2023 by thevettelfarm

It is amazing how when you look closely at a new product, its roots are deeply grounded in vintage products. Which makes it no surprise that vintage inspired items are highly sought after today. Unlike their vintage counterparts, these newer vintage inspired products may lack the original character and often have a much lower price point. I love to compare the two side by side, so I started this segment, where each week I share different vintage inspired products and their vintage counterpart for you to choose which is your favorite! If you see a product you are interested in you can shop each picture! Here is an example of a vintage inspired product and it's original vintage (or sometimes ...

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Filed Under: Children, Uncategorized, Vintage Tagged With: basket ideas, bunnies, bunny, children's toy, Easter, Easter Basket, easter basket filler, easter basket ideas, easter baskets, easter bunny, easter decor, easter toy, vintage, vintage decor, vintage inspired

Our Favorite Easter Treats

April 11, 2022 by thevettelfarm

Carrot Patch Chocolate Muffins This recipe is so fun! I love to purchase chocolate muffins for this recipe or make your own! Add in a cute strawberry "carrot" and you are sure to have a delectable Easter brunch! Carrot Patch Chocolate Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour2/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder2 t. baking powder1/2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt6 T. unsalted butter, melted1 1/2 cups buttermilk2 eggsStreusel Topping1/3 cup all-purpse flour3 T. brown sugar2 T. unsalted butter, softenedStrawberry "Carrots"6 strawberries1 package orange candy melts Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 6 jumbo muffin pan cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, ...

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Filed Under: Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: carrot patch, chocolate muffins, corn flake nests, Easter, easter brunch, easter dinner, easter ideas, easter lunch, easter recipes, easter table, italian bread, kids recipes, lamb cake, lambie cake

Vintage Easter Wreath DIY

February 22, 2022 by thevettelfarm

Last year I fell in love with a vintage Easter wreath that was chalk full of adorable vintage Easter trinkets. The colors were so vibrant and it was such a charming arrangement of sweet little Easter baubles. I made it my mission to start hunting for these small Easter collectibles to create my own wreath and the process was very simple. Vintage Easter items can be slightly more difficult to find and on the more expensive side, so I did incorporate some vintage reproduction pieces into the wreath. Overall I love the arrangement and all the cheerful colors, it just screams SPRING! Supplies Foam Wreath Form Iridescent Tinsel Garland (I used this garland) Vintage Style Easter ...

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bunnies, Easter, easter decor, easter wreath, spring wreath, vintage decor, vintage easter, vintage easter bunny, vintage wreath, wreath, wreath diy, wreathmaking, wreaths

Spring & Easter Book Wall

April 2, 2020 by thevettelfarm

One of our favorite things to unpack within our holiday totes, is the seasonal books we tuck away in each one. Halloween, Christmas, Fall, Spring, and Summer all play host to some fabulous children's books. These books are all wonderful to read, but also offer so much character and charm to any book wall. Here are just a few of our favorites for Spring and Easter. They make great additions to any Easter basket or to curl up and read with your kiddos. The titles are listed under each photo and each link is clickable if you want to add one to your collection! The Tale of Peter Rabbit  - This is the classic tale of Peter Rabbit! Little Cow - The Look at Me series that details the ...

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Filed Under: Children, DIY, Holidays Tagged With: Book Wall, Bookwall, Easter, Easter Basket, Easter Books, Spring, Spring Books

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I’m so excited to bring these planters back to l I’m so excited to bring these planters back to life and to incorporate a few new ideas too! Which is your favorite? 

💜 Antique Chair
💜 Antique Washing Machine 
💜 Cream Can
💜 Concrete Planters 
💜 Wash Tub on it’s side! 

#vintageplanter #garden #vintagegarden #gardening
Refrigerator magnets can be special too…. Vint Refrigerator magnets can be special too…. 

Vintage Frames + Strong Magnets = A Beautiful GIFT for anyone to enjoy! 💗💗💗💗

I always feel bad that I’m not one of those moms that loves the countless papers or art creations all over my fridge. But I do love their smiling faces! 💗💗💗💗

#magnet #vintageframes #refridgerator #diycrafts #vintageart
When I tell you I dragged my feet on this project When I tell you I dragged my feet on this project forever,  I truly did. I could not wrap my brain around how to get the back off of a watch, but it is so darn easy! This project literally took me 10 minutes. 

So a few notes, to take the back off of a watch,it’s very simple. You’re going to put a small amount of hot glue on the back of the watch and then glue on a wooden pencil. Let it dry then you’re going to simply twist and it will pop right off. When you’re ready to put the back on the watch, simply peel the glue off and pop it back on.

The other gadget that made this project so simple was the Polaroid printer that I have. I simply took a picture of an existing picture, printed it, and then cut it out by tracing the back of the watch.

The photo itself slips right in front of the watch mechanism so you don’t even have to take anything out if you wanted to keep the watch itself intact. 

I chose to do my mom and both of my grandma’s and I cannot tell you how happy this project makes me feel to see their smiling faces. 💗💗💗💗

Comment PRINTER and I’ll send you the link of the Polaroid printer that I used! Don’t forget to look at that jewelry table at the next garage sale you’re at for those fancy vintage watches! 

#watch #mothersday #mothersdaygifts #vintagewatch
I don’t know about you, but garage sale (or tag I don’t know about you, but garage sale (or tag sale as Martha would say) season brings me so much joy! ✨ We had a great day and found lots of new treasures on Friday!Saturday we doubled up and went to the Junk Market too! My heart (and trunk) is full! Check out my stories today to see all my “junk”! ✨✨✨✨

#garagesale #tagsale #garagesalefinds #lootshoot #vintagehunter
Flatlay Friday SHOP MY SQUARE 🐎How this sale wo Flatlay Friday SHOP MY SQUARE
🐎How this sale works🐎
🌹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 Sunday 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 - Manchester European Style Biscuits Big Sioux Line Tin - some peeling/rust- $58 + Shipping 
B - Midcentury Regal Ware Supreme Pitcher - $28 + Shipping 
C- Antique Fretwork Corbels Set of 2 Bird - $120 + Shipping 
D - Framed “Ruby” with Doilie - with glass - $32 + Shipping 
E - Antique ornate frame - with glass - no backing - $28 + Shipping
F - Antique Framed “Rural Quietude” $52 + Shipping 
G - Pair Antique Serving Spoons - Oxford Silver Plate Co. & Crown Silver $36 + Shipping 

#flatlayfriday #flatlayfridaysale #fridaysale #derbyday #vintagedecor
A thrifted vintage Derby hat has the opportunity f A thrifted vintage Derby hat has the opportunity for a second life—as the star of my DIY Kentucky Derby centerpiece! A little color, a few fresh flowers, and voilà… the perfect touch of Southern sass and charm for race day. Who says hats are just for heads?

#kentuckyderby #kentuckyderbyhats #centerpiecesideas #derbyday
Yeehaw! We are celebrating our birthday girl in tr Yeehaw! We are celebrating our birthday girl in true rodeo style! We wrangled up some crafty fun with these DIY travel cups, complete with snacks, keychains, and coin purses—all made with love (and supplies) from @michaelsstores 

These are perfect for any travel occasion! 

Follow @michaelsstores and share how you #MakeItWithMichaels

#RodeoParty #CowgirlBirthday #CraftyCelebration #MichaelsMakers #DIYPartyFavors #10thBirthdayFun #makeitwithmichaels
This is your sign to print more photos and display This is your sign to print more photos and display them! I collected antique silver frames to display on this tray. All of these photos are very special to me! ✨✨✨ 

Do you display photos in a special way in your home? 

#photos #frames #keepsakes
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