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The Vettel Farm

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5 Vintage Fourth of July Tablescape Ideas

June 28, 2022 by thevettelfarm

Fourth of July in our area lends two paths - lake time or rodeos paired with parades. Most of my Fourth of July celebrations have been spent on the back of a horse in a rodeo arena carrying an American flag or waving to fans in the parade but I’m happy to report that this year will be much cooler for our family - AT THE LAKE! To kick off this Fourth of July pre-week I wanted to share a few patriotic ideas to incorporate a little vintage into your 4th of July festivities! Vintage Tablecloths Interestingly enough I only allow myself to collect vintage tablecloths that are red, white, and blue (and vintage Christmas tablecloths too). Vintage tablecloths have the cutest patterns and the ...

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Using Vintage Items for Your Thanksgiving Table

November 18, 2021 by thevettelfarm

One of my favorite pastimes is finding new uses for vintage items. It can range from using an old bundt pan for a wreath (see it here) or making outdoor lights out of antique insulators, (found here) vintage items have so many creative uses. The Thanksgiving table is no exception, let's dive into a few unique vintage pieces that can be used to make your Thanksgiving table a glorious gathering. Kitchen Canisters for Floral Arrangements Retro kitchen canisters are the perfect set of vessels for your Thanksgiving table. Each set is guaranteed to have four of a kind that all coordinate! Most retro kitchen canister sets come in fun, funky colors and offer such wonderful shapes to ...

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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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