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The Vettel Farm

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The Best Vintage Thanksgiving Decor

November 7, 2022 by thevettelfarm

Thanksgiving is that unique middle child holiday that seems to get forgotten sometimes. It follows the spookiness of Halloween and precedes the wonder of Christmas. I am here to tell you today that Thanksgiving decor is worth the time and has many beautiful, warm notes to add within your home. Vintage decor is my favorite, as you all know, so I thought it was worth sharing my favorite Thanksgiving inspired collectibles with you all during this season of gathering. I hope they offer a sense of cozy and bring light to your family gatherings this Thanksgiving. Vintage Gurley Thanksgiving Candles Gurley candles are special holiday pieces anytime of the year, but the Thanksgiving ...

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Filed Under: Holidays, Home Decor, Uncategorized Tagged With: brass, brass candlesticks, ceramic turkey, gurley, gurley candles, Plate Wall, postcards, spode, Thaknsgiving table ideas, thanksgiving, thanksgiving decor, turkeys, Vintage Postcards, vintage thanksgiving, wedgewood plates

How to Hang A Plate Wall

July 23, 2020 by thevettelfarm

I have dreamt about a jadeite plate wall for many years, but all I could see was shattered green glass on the floor. I have been inspired by so many gorgeous plate walls in the past few years, that I figured I needed to face my fears and get some pretty green plates up on the wall! Finding the right hanger was key to facing my fears. When I first started researching hangers, I learned that people often use three different methods: 1) Command Strips - I just don't trust them enough! Even though they really do hang vintage signs nicely. These are my favorite. These would be good if you can not nail holes in your wall, but I would only recommend with lighter, smaller style plates. 2) ...

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Filed Under: DIY, jadeite, Uncategorized Tagged With: Depression Glass, Gallery Wall, Jadeite, Jadite, Plate Hanger, Plate Wall, Plate Walls, Plates, Vintage Glassware

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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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The first day of October did not disappoint, it wa The first day of October did not disappoint, it was the most beautiful day. 🎃 I really am so thankful I get to live in this beautiful world in October, it is pure magic. 

#october #fallvibes🍁 #october1 #fallishere
Honestly, I think these masks are a little creepy… Honestly, I think these masks are a little creepy… but they are very cool too! This is such a fun way to display them! 

I think they seem creepier to me because I always think of Ed Gein, if you know, you know… 😳😳😳

#antiquemask #masks #pumpkins #halloweendiy
I went to a garage sale yesterday that had SO MANY I went to a garage sale yesterday that had SO MANY vintage 80s toys, many of which were toys I had as a little girl. It almost brought tears to my eyes, nostalgia just works that way I think. ❤️ 

I think holidays are such a special time and I love pairing that special nostalgic feeling with every season. Is it a curse? Maybe, but maybe not? 🥹🥹🥹

#nostaligia #halloween🎃👻 #vintagehalloween #halloweendecor
It was the most glorious Fall day today, so it’s o It was the most glorious Fall day today, so it’s only natural to initiate my current Fall ritual. 

Pumpkin bread. 🎃 Halloweentown. 🧙🏻 and the most amazing Fall candle from @kandacandles 🕯️

Don’t miss the limited edition pumpkin vessels from @kandacandles and FREE SHIPPING all this week! 🎃

What is your Fall ritual? 🍂☕️📙🥮
There are SO many crafts to create with doilies. T There are SO many crafts to create with doilies. This was my creation last Fall and it was a huge hit! 👻 Use an embroidery hoop to affix a doily to create the body of the ghost and let the rest drape. Add two felt eyes and you have a spooky ghost! 👻👻👻 

#ghost #doily #halloweendiy #halloweencraft
I am in full Halloween mode currently, but I would I am in full Halloween mode currently, but I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that Christmas has been on my mind! I can’t wait!!! 

This “It’s A Wonderful Life” theme was my one of my favorites, but this year’s theme will be just as fun! Any guesses?!?! 🎄🎄🎄

#itsawonderfullife #vintagechristmas #christmasiscoming🎄🎁⛄🎅 #christmastraditions
I get this question pretty often and it’s honestly I get this question pretty often and it’s honestly one of the simplest DIY’s. These plastic skeletons have a string that afixes the skull so it’s really simple to cut it and then take any jack-o’-lantern of your choosing, drill a small hole and then put it through the spine and it should stay put. 

These would look so cool if you did several of them and propped them up outside! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

#jackolanterns #skeleton #halloweendiy #halloween🎃👻
It’s Trick or Treat season and the best way to dec It’s Trick or Treat season and the best way to decorate is VINTAGE STYLE! Check out this amazing 🍭Trick or Treat 🍭 collection from @antiquefarmhouse 

Comment SHOP and I will send you the links for these great vintage inspired Halloween treasures! 🎃
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