If you are new to The Vettel Farm then you may not know that grasshoppers have taken over pretty much everything outside. We are patiently waiting for our first frost so they can leave the premises. The grasshoppers have eaten every single mum I have brought home, so I have been brainstorming other ideas for cute outdoor decor this year. I found these massive pumpkins at Hobby Lobby and I knew they would be such a statement piece and would last years and years. Here's the full how-to on how to create a topiary with them! Supplies Large pumpkin (found here) Medium pumpkin (found here) Small pumpkin (found here) Piece of rebar (I cut mine to 35 inches, but this will depend ...
Halloween Finds at Walmart
Wally World has truly stepped up their game this year, their Halloween decor is on point. So many options that are vintage inspired too! The true MVP is the ADORABLE vintage inspired cat yard stakes, which also come in a cutie ghost and pumpkin as well! This year's Halloween decor has a fun pop of color too! Minty green and pastels, along with really cute modern decor too! Tap the photo of each item to find it at Walmart! And Happy Halloween! ...
How to Paint the Perfect Terracotta Pumpkin
Everyone, I mean EVERYONE is in love with the terracotta pumpkins that Pottery Barn released this year, but most are not in love with the steep price tag. So I set out to discover how to paint the perfect terracotta pumpkin, one that looks realistic and doesn't break the bank. I used my collection of vintage terracotta pots as my model to get the perfect color! Perfect Paint So I took a gamble on two types of acrylic paint. Both were said to resemble authentic terracotta. I tested each paint color on a pumpkin by itself, but found that they actually created the perfect color when mixed together! I used this Cermacoat Terracotta and FolkArt Dusty Trail. I used baking soda with ...
Best Neutral Fall Stems
Growing up in New York, I had the distinct opportunity to live where Fall is absolutely breathtaking. I remember raking leaves was my favorite because my Mom and Dad would always let me jump in the massive piles. The colors of the leaves were magical and the cool, crisp air of the Northeast was the best. Living on the prairies of North Dakota now, I always strive to recreate this Fall feeling with wonderful faux stems. There are so many exceptional options this year in an array of those muted Fall colors we all love and adore. Tap the photo below of each stem to shop! These stems from Hobby Lobby are in my top two favorites, as are these very popular fig stems you can find here! The ...
Amber Glass Pumpkins
Amber glass is a perfect pair to all autumnal decor, so what better than an amber glass pumpkin. If you would like to learn more about amber glass for fall decor, check out this blog post here! There are pumpkins big and small in varying shades of amber glass. I especially love the pumpkins with the tendrils at the top! One of my favorite things about my amber glass bottle collection is the variety of size and patterns. I can see that same likeness in these pumpkins, so many different sizes and different textures too. Each just the perfect amount of vintage nostalgia for your Fall decor this year. You can see each item by clicking the photos below. Shop the pictures to find the amber ...
Amber Glass for Fall Decor
Fall is the opportune time to bring out all of the amber glass bottles. The warm glow of amber glass lends itself to the cool, crisp days of Fall. The beautiful rust tones paired with fall leaves is a winning combination. Here is a short history of how these amber glass bottles came into the spotlight, where to find them, and how to style them for the seasons. History of Amber Glass Amber glass is a pale yellow glass that is tinted with sulfur and iron-oxide to give it that red-orange color. As early as the 16th century, amber glass was used for medicine bottles and chemicals to prevent deterioration. It is for this reason that amber glass bottles are still used for beer, certain ...
Fall Target Finds
{ONE} {TWO} {THREE} {FOUR} {FIVE} {SIX} {SEVEN} {EIGHT} You may or may not know, that I live two hours from the nearest Target, yes two hours is what I said! So when we do get to make the jaunt there, we make it count. These are my fall picks from Target, if you are interested in any product, simply click the link of the number that corresponds! Each and everyone of these screams FALL! I can't wait for all of those warm tones, fresh scents of cinnamon and comfy, cozy layers. These items will all lend to that spirit of Autumn. The one odd ball is the iRobot Braava Jet which is really just my solution to hiring a cleaning lady for our home, I think ...
