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The Vettel Farm

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How to Make a Vintage Ornament Wreath

February 16, 2023 by thevettelfarm

Vintage ornaments can be used for every holiday, which makes them the perfect craft tool for a wreath. Vintage ornaments come in all varieties of shapes and sizes, making them the perfect choice to craft a unique wreath. This is the first year that I created a wreath for Valentine's Day and I am OBSESSED! The heart shape and vintage trinkets that I added to the wreath make it so special. Follow along for the easy how to! A few helpful tips: Glass ornaments work the best to adhere to the wreath. When I have used plastic ornaments they tend to melt. Plastic style ornaments COULD be used but using a lower temperature glue gun or E6000 may work best. Don't skip the tinsel! The tinsel ...

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Colorful Vintage Inspired Christmas Decor

November 11, 2022 by thevettelfarm

This year I am bringing in ALL the colors to my vintage Christmas decor! Typically I am a traditional red and green gal, but my King of Christmas pink flocked tree has convinced me that color is everything this year! Think bright, colorful Shiny Brites, Christmas trees in every color, and the most adorable Putz houses in every shade of the rainbow! I have rounded up a few of the amazing vintage inspired finds that are inspiring me for my colorful, holiday decor this year! And if you are in the market for a new Christmas tree, this pink Christmas tree is so, so good. It is a marvelous shade of pink and the flocking makes it look so vintage. I can not wait to outfit it in some dazzling ...

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Vintage Inspired Patriotic Decor

June 10, 2022 by thevettelfarm

I always love a good nod to nostalgia with vintage inspired items, so I will be starting a series where each week I round up a few of my favorite Friday finds that lend themselves to the yesteryear! To begin we are kicking off this series with a bang with patriotic vintage inspired decor! Lots of fun graphics, retro decor styles from the past and Americana nostalgia! Lots of great outdoor decor options for your patriotic porch or festive wreaths in red, white and blue! ...

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5 MORE Ways to Display Vintage Valentines

January 31, 2022 by thevettelfarm

I just can't stop with how adorable all of these vintage valentines are, so I came up with five MORE ways to display them! Many of you asked where to find vintage valentines and the simple answer is, EVERYWHERE! I find them at garage sales, antique shops, online, and auctions. If you can't find them in your area, this vintage valentine book is a wonderful option. 1. Collage I found an adorable scrapbook at an auction of someone's keepsake valentines. They were the perfect base for these collages. These frames make this project so simple. Take your valentines and arrange them into the matte frame. I did not affix them, but just simply used the glass to keep them in place. Such a fun way to ...

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This is what nostalgia looks like in red, white, a This is what nostalgia looks like in red, white, and blue. 🇺🇸 An antique carousel horse, weathered crocks, and American flags waving in the summer breeze.

Maybe that’s why we love old things. They remind us of county fairs, Main Streets, front porch conversations, and summers that seemed to last forever. Not because the past was perfect, but because these treasures help us hold on to the memories that matter most.

Here’s to preserving history, celebrating Americana, and finding beauty in the stories that came before us. ❤️🤍💙

#VintageAmericana #AntiqueDecor #VintageStyle #AmericanaDecor
I found a Sandlot VHS the other day at the thrift, I found a Sandlot VHS the other day at the thrift, so naturally we needed the decor to match. Baseballs, bats, popcorn, peanuts, s’mores and the classic Pool Rules for Squints. 😆 But the best piece is my Dad’s childhood Red Sox jacket! ⚾️ 

What’s your favorite Sandlot scene? 🐾

#sandlot #baseball #baseballlife⚾️ #vintagehome
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C - Vintage Pyrex American Heritage pattern Pyrex Cinderella Bowls # 444 - 443 - 442 - 441 - $100 + Shipping
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Our group of Truly Vintage Thursday ladies is so excited to bring you all things Vintage for the Summer season! 🌻
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Join us Thursday, June 4th at 6pm CST for our Truly Vintage Thursday - Summer Edition Market! 
You will be able to shop with us on our websites!
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🌱Amy @thevintagebreadbox
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#redwhiteandcute❤️🇺🇸💙 #vintagesale #vintagestyle #patrioticdecor
Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 AI images are starting to r Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 AI images are starting to really get me down,  so here are a few real collections, faded colors, timeworn details, and the kind of nostalgia that can’t be generated by a prompt. Every flag, crockery, rusty sign, and patriotic trinket carries a little piece of history with it.

Americana was never meant to be perfect. It was meant to be lived in. 🇺🇸

#americana #america #redwhiteandblue🇺🇸 #memorialday #memorialday🇺🇸
The most clever way to showcase an American Flag, The most clever way to showcase an American Flag, with a flower frog! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

#americanflag #flowerfrog #flags #memorialday🇺🇸
Unfortunately an @amazon Alexa is not cute or vint Unfortunately an @amazon Alexa is not cute or vintage BUT I have a fun trick to take any antique radio to the next level with modern technology! 

An excellent $5 garage sale purchase! ✨✨✨

#antiqueradio #radio #radiostreaming #alexa #vintageradio
I find vintage books all the time, so I’m always l I find vintage books all the time, so I’m always looking for unique ways to use them and display them. For this DIY, I rolled the pages of vintage books into delicate little holders for faux florals, turning worn paper and timeworn pages into something full of charm.

Sometimes the loveliest décor comes from the things people overlook at antique stores and thrift shops. A faded book. A little imagination. These would be fantastic for any season, wouldn’t they be magical for Christmas?!?! 

#vintagebook #books #fauxflorals #antiquebooks
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