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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 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

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

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 Target Finds

February 16, 2022 by thevettelfarm

February can be quite blustery in North Dakota, so the thought of Spring is a bright light in the depths of winter. I am loving some of the sweet, new Spring decor items from Target recently. I rounded up a few of my favorites. Several are great staple decor pieces, several are great Easter decor pieces, and they are all guaranteed to get you in the mood for Spring! I will be sprinkling in little bits of Spring over the next few weeks, these will all be great additions to my springtime decor. Click the photo to shop! And if you are lucky enough to live near a Target (mine is 2 hours away) then run on over to the dollar spot to find these adorable topiaries and wooden bunnies ...

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Filed Under: Home Decor, Uncategorized Tagged With: easter decor, Spring, Spring Decor, spring decorating, spring home decor, spring shopping, spring target, springtime, target, target finds, target shopping

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Should we create this again this year? 🎭 #vintage Should we create this again this year? 🎭

#vintagemask #halloweentree #halloweenmasks #halloween🎃
✏️Back to School Shop My Square✏️ 📚Be the first t ✏️Back to School 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. Vintage King Seeley Blue Thermos - $30 + 📦
b. Vintage King Shelley Red-Orange Thermos - $24 + 📦
c. Vintage Apple Jam Jar with Spoon - $28 + 📦 - had small knick on stem
d. Vintage Apple Hazel Atlas Jam Jar - $24 + 📦 - has small knick 
e. Vintage Plaid Thermos - has Leroy written on it - SOLD
f. Vintage Flash cards - 3 for $10 + 📦
g. Vintage School Bell - SOLD
h. Nash Coffee Barrel Jar- $68 +📦
I. Vintage Aladdin Thermos -$20 + 📦 has some residue markings 
j. Vintage tall red Icy-Hot thermos - small dent - $40 + 📦
k. Rare Vintage Airplane Thermos - $125 + 📦
l. Nash Coffee Jar - $35 + 📦
m. Vintage Neverip Erasers - 8 Available - $8 each 
n. Vintage Yellow Folding Ruler - SOLD
o. My Big Golden Counting Book - $15 + 📦
p. Framed Grad Photo 1943 Michigan State College Veterinary School - $36 + 📦

#backtoschool #flatlayfridaysale #vintageschool #schoolsale
It started with a mushroom set and somehow an enti It started with a mushroom set and somehow an entire spooky woodland Halloween mantel followed. 🍄 #ad There’s something about the @balsamhill Mossy Woodland Mushroom Set that feels like it belongs in a forgotten little spooky forest. They are so realistic and the perfect set to spark your Fall decorating! 

I wanted this mantel to feel earthly, collected, a little mysterious, and just spooky enough. Think vintage storybook meets enchanted forest after dark. And these mushrooms became the piece that inspired all of it. 🍄

The Mossy Woodland Mushroom Set is such an easy piece to carry from early fall straight through Halloween and honestly, I think I’ll be finding excuses to style these long after autumn. Use code COURTNEYV50FALL to get $50 off orders $250 or more! Check out the link in my bio to shop! 

Would you go spooky woodland for Halloween?

#spookyseason #balsamhillpartner
Kind of chic to decorate with vintage Halloween, r Kind of chic to decorate with vintage Halloween, right?!?! 🎃🖤👻💀

#vintagehalloween #kindachic #halloweendecor #halloween🎃
The first day of school is always so special, so w The first day of school is always so special, so why not celebrate it BIG! 📚✂️✏️ We had our meet the teacher night last night and the kiddos are so excited to head back to school next week! 

So we’re bringing back the kind of first day of school worth remembering with @mymindseyeinc 🍎 One that feels a little slower, a little sweeter, and maybe even a little like stepping into an old schoolhouse photograph.

Because someday, these will be the “good old days” they look back on. Here’s to new teachers, new friends, new adventures…and making the first day feel just as special as it deserves to be. 🍎

#school #backtoschool #schooldays #mymindseye
If pumpkin carving isn’t your jam, start hunting f If pumpkin carving isn’t your jam, start hunting for vintage pins and brooches! Pop them into a pumpkin and Voila! 🎃 

I also saw the cutest idea from @theholidayclassics where she used them on a purse too! 🎃 Check it out! 

#vintagehalloween #halloweencrafts #pumpkins
Today is the Fading Summer vintage market! Find al Today is the Fading Summer vintage market! Find all these treasures in my Etsy shop {Click the link in my bio!}

Eight shops have been busy curating collections for this market happening TODAY! 🍂🍂🍂 

Here’s the schedule line up ~

9:00am est | 8:00am cst 
Adina @simplycountryhome ~ IG squares 
Courtney @thevettelfarm ~ Etsy restock 
Lori @fairy_dust_and_rust ~ Website restock 

10:00am est | 9:00am cst 
Ashley @hhvintageco ~ IG squares
Jennifer & Heather @little.shop.on.maple.hill ~ IG squares

11:00am est | 10:00am cst 
Nicole @vintagehavenshoppe ~ IG squares 
Jennifer @sharedbelongings ~ Etsy restock 

12:00pm est | 11am cst | 9am pst 
Fredy @farmweatheredhome ~ IG squares

Don’t miss these amazing collections! 

#etsyvintage #etsysales #vintagemarket #vintage
Whether you’re embracing every last moment of summ Whether you’re embracing every last moment of summer or anxious for the cozy days of fall, you’ll find unique pieces to carry you through the changing of seasons during our Fading Summer vintage market. 

Eight shops have been busy curating collections for this market happening Saturday, Aug 8th 

Here’s the schedule line up ~

9:00am est | 8:00am cst 
Adina @simplycountryhome ~ IG squares 
Courtney @thevettelfarm ~ Etsy restock 
Lori @fairy_dust_and_rust ~ Website restock 

10:00am est | 9:00am cst 
Ashley @hhvintageco ~ IG squares
Jennifer & Heather @little.shop.on.maple.hill ~ IG squares

11:00am est | 10:00am cst 
Nicole @vintagehavenshoppe ~ IG squares 
Jennifer @sharedbelongings ~ Etsy restock 

12:00pm est | 11am cst | 9am pst 
Fredy @farmweatheredhome ~ IG squares

We hope you’ll set your reminders and plan to join us.

#vintage #etsysellers #fallvibes #vintagesale
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