Hey guys! I have missed you all! So...be honest! What do you guys think of my rendition of the European Cottage box? I think looking back over the cottage I maybe should have made a couple different choices but I am still pretty happy with the final result! Let me know what you guys think of this type of recreation and this type of vintage inspired content. I do love vintage and its a big part of my life and business so I would love to be able to incorporate it into videos somehow! Let me know your thoughts! Love ya💖
@jennyjenkins3486
8 күн бұрын
Your box is way way better, I would put that in my home. I love these recreating videos you always nail it 💗
@nikkiperry4103
8 күн бұрын
I absolutely love all your recreation videos! ❤
@rosemarybelore6622
8 күн бұрын
You did a fantastic job❣️ I love the items you bought way better ❤ Way to go Alexandria. Love you haul
@dsaylor36
8 күн бұрын
Stay safe! i like these kind of videos. I love what you found so much better!!! awesome! And that 1886 bowl was the best item of all.
@thinkerdreamersketcherspy
8 күн бұрын
Your box is way better! But you have to go back and get that On Seascapes by Parkhurst book you flicked through at 7:17! It's rare and has resell value (I for one am looking for a copy that doesn't cost an arm and a leg).
@bevmulroy5877
8 күн бұрын
Honestly what you created is truly english cottage IMO. Especially that tool box, it just has stories to tell, you can feel how well it was loved. I just picture that tool box with cut flowers hanging off the side. Not only that everything you put together is truly cohesive. You can create me a box anytime LOL!!
@karine-v
8 күн бұрын
Yes, the toolbox was a perfect, even better march to the box.
@bevmulroy5877
8 күн бұрын
@@karine-v Right!! I completely agree!
@smarttechaddict
7 күн бұрын
This is walking jnto my grandparents sheds. That tool box was in there. And the mirror was put in there to be fixed by grandad as it was too good to throw out! The flowers are beautiful and look like the painting all grannies had on their bedroom wall. I'm feeling very nostalgic.
@Lisa-je5bb
7 күн бұрын
Or nice cool glasses of mint ice tea or lemonade,with cookies and cotton napkins! Lovely
@Britishvisitor
8 күн бұрын
The "curated" subscription boxes often look relatively decent to me .....that is, until seeing the side by side shots in the comparison video. It really exposes how cheap, pathetic and thrown together they appear! These are my favourite videos you make. Would love to see more of the seemingly incredible Kentucky vintage/flea market scene. ps Loved the Mama Ryan cameo! (SIXTY FIVE dollars!!? 😂💚)
@krystalrobin3164
8 күн бұрын
Exactly!! I was going to say the same. When she showed the curated things....they looked so sad next to her finds!
@aolsweetsew
7 күн бұрын
I'm already plotting my visiting this peddlers mall. It looks amazing!
@MeridaEllaSinnottDBurtram
8 күн бұрын
This is why Alexandria has successful shops. The taste level of curation and price negotiation is well above the rest of the industry.
@DKNyborg
8 күн бұрын
$3 pillows?! That's a steal! Pillows are ridiculous!
@Nicolesid1
8 күн бұрын
Right? So good
@Controversialopinions69
8 күн бұрын
They are my favourite thing she hauled, the tool box and mirror definetly not to my liking but they're cool well except for the mirror 😂
@sheHerTheyThem
8 күн бұрын
Girl,you are far too hard on yourself,we love your enthusiasm,we are here for YOU! We hate when companies charge you a fortune and send you garbage! But we LOVE when you pick out stuff that you are ACTUALLY going to use,and show us that you can do it better..we are here for you.and we adore you ❤
@elainehay631
8 күн бұрын
I am English and a fan of cottage shabby chic, and I can honestly say that, in my opinion, you nailed it ! I particularly loved the toolbox and pillows , well done you 😊
@katiek5082
8 күн бұрын
That green toolbox is perfect for a tiny succulent garden!
@haleylong6045
8 күн бұрын
No question, I would take your recreation over the original. I love the idea of taking inspiration from a box like this and finding comparable items in your own style (and budget)!
@nancymiller4340
8 күн бұрын
Alexandria, I loved when you thought you were talking to your mom, when you weren't. I used to do that all the time. I lost my mom 14 years ago. I miss her and all of the times we'd do stupid things together, like accidentally talking to strangers.
@carrielankford4036
6 күн бұрын
Im sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 10 years ago and still miss her everyday.
@teddymackerel
8 күн бұрын
oh my gosh i was so shocked at how beautiful and cohesive the final set came together
@st0klerz
8 күн бұрын
I would love more thrifting/antique videos!
@ladyred6994
8 күн бұрын
I think what you created looks more authentic and expensive honestly. Like if I had received both "boxes" myself, I would've been far more impressed with the one you curated.
@robinkohl9827
8 күн бұрын
That 138 year old bowl is beyond beautiful. You did a great job. I’d love to go shopping with you and your mom. Too bad I live in Florida.
@dragonangel20111
8 күн бұрын
Even though this isn't my style, you have done so much better than any subscription box ever could. Love how cohesive, whimsical, and special everything is!
@SkwithOv
8 күн бұрын
i love that vintage green toolbox so much, it's really nice and i'm sure my grandma made some like that (she was into carpendry, she made a grandfather clock, dollhouses, custom shelving and custom doors, dog toy boxes.....)
@tiffanysadlertlc
8 күн бұрын
Wow! Impressive Grandma. She sounds amazing!
@raylynne5280
8 күн бұрын
That's so cool, I love that for her, such a useful and unique hobby!!
@SkwithOv
7 күн бұрын
she was born in the early 30s and she worked in an office full of men doing math they couldn't do to calculate how much of each type of wire was used for specific spools (and plenty other stuff i'm sure) i have one picture of her in her office with her typewriter thing (idk exactly what it is, i think it's for math) in her long skirt and then it's just..... all men she passed last august but she was one of my favorite people ever she also was besties with a chinese lesbian in the 50s and even a few years ago, any time she mentioned her, she'd say something like "and she liked girls, and that's okay" super accepting and supportive, adore her ♥ my cousin had a baby a few days ago and her middle name is nonnie's name 😭♥ so sweet
@SkwithOv
7 күн бұрын
she also taught me how to use several different saws (including old table saws) when i was like 8 😆 so i got to make some stuff with her when i was visiting as a kid i made a toybox for a dog, probably when i was about 8, and that dog only passed a couple years ago (i'm 29...) and now that same toybox is being used for her (same person, my moms close friend) new dog still 😭 i painted her dog's name on one side but she got someone to paint the new dog's name on the other side so it's their toy box they share ♥
@SkwithOv
7 күн бұрын
oh! and she and my grandpa met in the 40s because they both liked making model airplanes 😆 i think she was better at it tbh, she had news articles written about her (although that could've just been because she was the only girl doing it there....)
@katieadams7708
8 күн бұрын
Your items win hands down. I actually love how the candlesticks work together. So pretty. The pillows remind me of a set my Grandma had.
@annarainexo
8 күн бұрын
I love your subscription recreation videos!!! You always do a WAY better job than these big companies, you pick items that are actually themed❤️
@sarao8861
8 күн бұрын
I love when you do these videos! You should not try and justify your choices. Pick what you like in the same vein of product- that's how you show that you can find a better fit for less money! You don't need to copy what you didn't like. I think your version is always better.
@kelqueen9998
8 күн бұрын
I didn't think the subscription box was so bad, (Especially compared to the other ones) but your collection was way better. I'm not really a floral person, but the pillows you got were beautiful. I also thought you did a great job with the candlesticks; they totally go together.
@mummymary2218
8 күн бұрын
Wow Royal Doulton is a fantastic find. I live in an Irish cottage and yes you can find a lot of similar things either in my home or in the old outbuildings surrounding it. 🇮🇪💚🍀
@nightreader1264
8 күн бұрын
Love Royal Doulton- vintage not the new crap coming from China. I inherited some pieces from my family way back. I find some old pieces occasionally here and there.
@ANIMEGIRLVICKY
8 күн бұрын
I love the cohesiveness and this is exactly what a vintage European cottagecore vibe would be like. I also am amazed the colors on the mirror fit the pillows so well. It was meant to be. When all together it truly looks so thoughtful
@bcgrote
8 күн бұрын
That green box would be an awesome centerpiece with flowers and bows and seasonal bits. Awesome piece!
@toomanythings
8 күн бұрын
Much, MUCH prefer what you chose over the box of...well...crap. The palette and style is gorgeous when viewed together and you'll have the memory of having shopped with your mom (and a random non-mom stranger) for it. I can't wait to see what you do with your house if you choose to show us at some point. The candlestick holders work beautifully, btw, and those pillows have me envious. Enjoy your goodies!
@shannonj5145
8 күн бұрын
Absolutely adore your picks vs the box! They feel much more on theme and cohesive as a whole. I would love to see more thrifting/antiquing videos if you ever get the urge.
@chelseaoconnor3261
8 күн бұрын
Okay, I won’t lie, when I first saw the crate box I was unsure how this was going to go. The more you talked about it and the more I thought about it, the better I liked it. By the end I absolutely have to say I love your version so much more than theirs. Not only is it a difference in like fake vintage vs real vintage, the things they sent really felt generic and thrown together without a ton of thought for how they actually were going to be used. You did a great job matching their items, but I think part of that too comes with not knowing exactly how they will be used. I honestly wish more so that they had sent a little kit that was like decorate a flat surface with this curated collection that’s meant to sit together. But maybe that’s something you can do for a future video? Because I have heard you talk about your love for decor multiple times and I would love to see more videos like this where you are playing around with maybe a specific decor theme and curating a little set that’s meant to go together. All in all, your color palette was way more pleasing to me and I felt altogether your items fit the theme better
@SueK2001
8 күн бұрын
I think your box is WAY BETTER than the subscription box. My daughter and I love the green color story.❤ Tha Royal Doulton dish was a steal! 🎉
@katehigh1656
8 күн бұрын
That deer is adorable 😮
@TRKJSR
8 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh yours is soo much better looking and conveys a cohesive aesthetic.
@SoapyFae
8 күн бұрын
Your recreation videos are my favorite. Really shows you don't gotta have a lot of money to be able to decorate your place or get some new outfits!
@j355nic0l3
8 күн бұрын
I'm not even done with the video but the mirror you picked, has me sold that your box is a zillion times better! 😂 I love it.
@cassiesdesign
8 күн бұрын
I loved the thrift/antique addition this time! All for sustainability in home decor. Often times those pre-loved items are far better quality and such a great piece
@Lola-AreaCode212
8 күн бұрын
The candlestick set was great! Perfect! What were you worrying about? Wonderful!
@reginakeith8187
8 күн бұрын
You definitely won this one! The collection you put together is so much more cohesive and, most importantly, it has actual style!
@stacym735
8 күн бұрын
I greatly prefer the collection you put together over their box! Yours looks more fresh - more casual and cozy, and much more like you :)
@madison1715
5 күн бұрын
13:55 honestly the mirror portion of this video gave me so much joy. I LOVE TO THRIFT MIRRORS!
@bethknapp4935
8 күн бұрын
Yours is hands down so much more authentic and the colors are so much prettier. You did an amazing job! ❤
@gmommie2
8 күн бұрын
Hands down, yours is amazing! Totally curated! I would buy that! Plus, I love all the vintage! The mirror and the candlestick holders are my fave!
@tibbynibby
7 күн бұрын
Also have to remember that they are getting these items WHOLESALE. They are making BANK on these boxes. I gasped when you showed yours all together. It's so lovely!
@thevintagemagnolia3448
8 күн бұрын
Girl if you slap a clear coat on the crackle mirror, that thing will be PERFECT!!!! Love it!
@michaliaholliday9569
8 күн бұрын
LOVE your selections. You found gorgeous, well made pieces that have character. Thrifted, unique finds are 100% my preferred decor. 💕
@nerdmaid1240
3 күн бұрын
As someone who lives in an English country cottage, your box was way better! The colours are more appropriate - the other box seems very American style to me. We’re quite muted in our style! We have a printed crock but because I’m in Cornwall, ours is in the Cornishware blue stripe - they seem to be much easier to find here in charity shops. Blue and white willow pattern is easy to locate cheaply too, and that’s very English cottage.
@BP-ef8mr
8 күн бұрын
Your little part where you were talking to your "Mom" then realized she wasn't your mom. Yeah I was at a grocery store once and my husband walked over to look at something else. I followed him and rubbed his back and said I love you. Then I glanced up and.... saw my husband 5 feet away looking at me like I was crazy. Then I looked up and the man who was NOT my husband looked at me shocked and I screamed a little. Think my face was red for about and hour and my husband snickers about it still occasionally.
@jaimieduncan7249
8 күн бұрын
Ha! If it helps you feel at all better, I once pinched a strange man's butt because I distractedly thought he was my husband. He was fine and his wife thought it was hilarious but it took a few days before I stopped feeling awful about it!
@Nicole-vq9zm
8 күн бұрын
🤣🤣 OMG!! I was the unintended recipient of one of these situations a few years ago at a grocery store. I was at the register and someone patted me on my booty. I did a slow turn with the 👀👀eyes. This lady mistook me for her friend and neighbor😩🤣💀. I didn’t even know what to say. She was so embarrassed… buried her face in her husband’s shirt🤣🤣.
@BP-ef8mr
7 күн бұрын
@@jaimieduncan7249 Oh LORD!!! I think if the other man's wife had seen me I'd of just dissolved into embarrassment.
@BP-ef8mr
7 күн бұрын
@@Nicole-vq9zm The guy didn't know what to say either. I apologized, while being flaming red and running to my husband.
@Nicole-vq9zm
7 күн бұрын
@BP-ef8mr 🤣🤣🤣 These experiences make for hilarious stories… later on… don’t they?!
@JenniferPhillips-fu9uq
8 күн бұрын
I love all the items so pretty. For me it’s that each thrifted item has a story and history to it making it special.
@laurendewitt
7 күн бұрын
Yours is far and away the better set. It’s beautiful and lived in and gives that cozy cottage vibe perfectly
@francesaggarwal22
8 күн бұрын
Your choices are so much better! I grew up in an English village in an old cottage and you have got the vintage, well used, well worn look perfectly. Lovely! Yes please more videos on vintage. 🙏
@tezzcan1
8 күн бұрын
The mirror would look lovely outside just peeking out, framed by foliage.
@bobbieamdahl1811
8 күн бұрын
I am OBSESSED with that blue china Dish!
@toomanythings
8 күн бұрын
I know, right? And filled with lemons it's no doubt perfect!
@PrincessZooloo
8 күн бұрын
Agreed! Royal Doulton can sell in the hundreds, $10 is a steal!
@gfmiller
7 күн бұрын
your version is absolutely superior. Because I thrift all my decor at this point. You get unique things!
@nikkiperry4103
8 күн бұрын
That blue and white bowl is absolutely beautiful!
@savannahhuntsman
8 күн бұрын
I love all of Alex's videos, they are always so cozy and make me feel like I'm listening to a friend.😊
@Lisa-je5bb
7 күн бұрын
This is a decorating idea,hard to explain but..find an antique wooden window sill with the cross bars, find a vintage mirror and place the sill on top. Once its together,maybe glued? You have a mirror that is divided in 4 places. Each of the mirrored sections can be handpained with flowers, you can insert old family photos in between the edges of the sill , stand it up on a table and surround it,like you did with that vintage mirror , however you want to decorate it...the sill brings vintage ,rustic,farmhouse decor. Its fun
@lorrainepulfer2506
8 күн бұрын
I think it all looks great. Well done. And you talking to a random stranger thinking it was your mum was hilarious. I'm glad I'm not the only one to do that😂❤
@danielletomasello513
8 күн бұрын
Those candle sticks absolutely go together! They make a beautiful aesthetic and grouping
@moxiemom19
8 күн бұрын
Your design and idea was so much better than the box and mainly because it was more cohesive of a collection!!
@CCL83
15 сағат бұрын
I love the collection you curated. It looks so much nicer than the subscription box. Yours looks real and organic where the box looks forced.
@brigittefranyo589
8 күн бұрын
I LOVE your version!!! I like the colours you chose so much better than their pinks
@helenauch6455
8 күн бұрын
The toolbox is amazing, and I love the mirror. Very cohesive.
@AnonymousMusing
8 күн бұрын
You did a fantastic job! Everything flows so much better than the box you purchased. Well done.
@kelseywillow8110
2 күн бұрын
Alexandria in her wabi-sabi era! I love it. The mirror is great.
@nickkip9563
6 күн бұрын
I honestly love what you created over what you received in the other. It's absolutely beautiful and actually has character and true English cottage vibes.
@thraelen
8 күн бұрын
I had a fake bouquet for my wedding and it was awesome 😅 I still have it in a vase five years later looking exactly the same
@--s-0-
8 күн бұрын
i actually really like your style, and i love most of the things you have picked out for yourself. also it is crazy that supposedly subscription boxes are "cheap" because you give the choice out of your hands, and then when you do actually choose some really cool actual vintage stuff it comes out cheaper than the box
@ktay4042
7 күн бұрын
That green toolbox for Christmas decor!!!! Yessssssss
@orangebirdBuddhabear
7 күн бұрын
These are my absolute favorites videos- Sustainability is a core value in our home and this makes my day to see it!!! Beautiful finds
@user-yc4fz7vv6u
8 күн бұрын
1) you look just as pretty without the face makeup, 2) I enjoyed the sneak peek of your boxes in the mirror, 3) your cushions are way more cottagey, 4) your tool box is a much better buy - theirs looks like it will collapse if you sneeze on it, and 5) your candle sticks go together much better than theirs. You definitely won the competition, though to be fair there is no way a subscription box could use actual vintage goods.
@laurieb5843
7 күн бұрын
Absolutely love it. All coordinated, blending together, feeling like a country cottage. So much better than the crap you paid $155 for.
@AbbyESeaney2589
8 күн бұрын
I like the 3 candle sticks, glass and metal works good together too me!
@Ecklunke
2 күн бұрын
I absolutely LOVE your version of European Cottage, it’s much more what I picture for the theme than the subscription box. To be honest, my favorite pieces you picked up were the candle sticks!
@ambra8957
7 күн бұрын
Lovely work you did!! Careful about 'vintage/antique' items, they are often made to look that way. If you look at the toolbox, under the handle, there does not seem to have any wear.
@nickyoberholzer1020
7 күн бұрын
I actually love that mirror, gives beach vibes as well.
@jkfort
3 күн бұрын
To make the pillows look even more old, you could dye them with tea. Though that would make them darker, rather than the lighter you were going for. It would soften the brightness and make them look more worn. Your recreation was MUCH better than what you got in the box!
@clarinamascarenhas7499
7 күн бұрын
The peddlars mall cushions are very golden girls. I love them!
@Lola-AreaCode212
8 күн бұрын
Yesssss Alex is here! ❤😊
@Alexandria-Ryan
8 күн бұрын
Thank you for being here❤❤❤❤
@koriannder
8 күн бұрын
I love what you bought! It’s very cohesive. The extras were cute, too. I absolutely write on the back of my hand. Just so you know, Sharpies work wonderfully. You can even use different colors if you need to have things marked in different colors. (I do different colors for different stores or if something has higher priority.) It comes off so easily with rubbing alcohol. I have a box of the kind you can get anywhere, very inexpensively, like they have at the doctors office. It wipes right off. Haven had a color that doesn’t. If I have a longer list, and it seems overwhelming, I will take some of the wipes with me and “erase” them off my hand so that I don’t have to keep looking at them as I go along. Just thought I’d toss that out there, if it helps. I can’t remember much since I had a brain surgery that went wonky. This works really well for me. ❤️
@shortcake66
8 күн бұрын
Great tip! Thank you
@NothinbutLove
8 күн бұрын
I like the candlesticks together! I agree the glass and silver look nice together AND I like that there's two that are the same and one different. Also love the vintage things you found. And WOW what a find for that beautiful bowl you found! 1886! You're making me want to go thrift store shopping!
@Chelbsn
8 күн бұрын
I love every single piece you bought!!! It feels very country cottage.... A mix of beauty, peace and stories from long ago days💚💙Gorgeous!
@skabs508
2 күн бұрын
What they sent you looks more like modern vintage farmhouse from a person who just started design school. What you picked out is much more cottage-core and I love it.
@katrinarhodes6999
7 күн бұрын
That deer is absolutely adorable 🥰
@EffieAlbee
6 күн бұрын
I love these videos!! The vibes you created from your "English countryside box" were impeccable and so much cozier and lived in than what they sent! Also, the additional items you found were so adorable - that little ceramic deer was just the cutest!! I'm not a huge thrifter, but these videos make me want to go thrift/vintage shopping instead of buying new, so thank you for reminding me of all the cool things already out there with stories of their own!!
@jennifergardner9343
5 күн бұрын
Love your version of the box! Way more cottage vibes and I love the muted colors.
@Abigail-nf8uo
6 күн бұрын
I lived 26 years in Lexington, KY (I’m 28) and consider it my home. I currently live out of state, but I miss KY everyday. It sounds silly but watching your videos reminds me a lot of home. I remember going to the Peddler’s mall in college and being overwhelmed by all the items there. If I’m ever in Richmond, I’ll look for your shop!
@spiggbo
8 күн бұрын
Ngl I'm losing my mind over those candlesticks personally, they are so pretty together imo 😫❤️
@kelly01179
8 күн бұрын
Loved how those candle sticks looked together!! ❤
@cynthiakunsten3146
Күн бұрын
Your version is soo much better! Definitely love your choices. Those pillows are gorgeous 😍 all the items together just work perfectly. Even the mirror, I thought naw at first, but next to all the items I see the vision. The candle sticks in rose gold/copper from the box, I think you should paint them antique gold to get a cohesive look. The ones you chose, even if different materials and colour, since there the same shape makes it work. You need to do more of these decor recreation videos, I just love them! ❤😊
@shaunacorrigan9372
8 күн бұрын
Your box is SO much better! Everything looks so cohesive and is way more interesting than what came in the Decor Steals box. And you can't argue with that price savings!
@emilyflavell1658
7 күн бұрын
I'm so happy to see that you got this stuff secondhand, it's a way more sustainable way to make these types of videos! Yay for the planet
@nikkiperry4103
8 күн бұрын
I absolutely love that tool box!
@AshleyOwens
8 күн бұрын
I love how yours just came together so well.
@kaylamckeon4254
8 күн бұрын
Your stuff did actually look really nice together. I don’t know anything about different kind of ways to decorate my apartment if full of dollar store stickers, some postcards, some old posters and family photos. And every year a different kind of calendar this year’s was horror. So ya if I feel at home when I puts things on the walls that is all that matters to me. I have moved a lot in my life and have been at this place almost 7 years and I definitely can call it home now. So whatever you want your house to be so it feels like home to you is wonderful and you have good taste so that will help you make it look awesome. I hope you find everything your looking for, for your own home.
@lenabean4413
6 күн бұрын
I would LOVE to see more vintage/thrifting videos! Even without the recreation I think it’d be fun!
@Ginger_J79
7 күн бұрын
I’m impressed that you unintentionally stuck with a color pallet! I definitely like yours more.
@Purplegal1962
7 күн бұрын
Tool box is perfect for herbs- will look cute on a windowsill 🥰
@aloucidor
6 күн бұрын
Vintage is always better than new production. The crock is beautiful
@sueallen1945
7 күн бұрын
I love your selections. I like how the candle sticks looked the box. I think the glass candlestick adds some visual relief when in a vignette.
@kirstyevans7341
8 күн бұрын
That Doulton bowl is so cute! Also cool how old it is and still in good condition. From before they got royal patronage and became Royal Doulton.
@atheistpegasister7720
7 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh, your collection is SOOOOOOO much better!! I love how cohesive it all is. It looks exactly English cottage to me. I especially love the pillows.
@joycehunt1307
8 күн бұрын
I enjoy thrifting and antiquing. Sometimes it's hard to find what you're looking for and other times it's so easy it's scary. I think you did a much better job than the expensive box. i don't see cottage anything in that box but your selections are cottage perfection!
@GlamourNNail
Күн бұрын
Wow! You have such amazing taste! The whole haul together looks ao good! I can hear the excitement for vintage and antiques in your voice and it's amazing to see. ❤
@lindaball403
8 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh, with all the items together, wow! Girl, you are good! ❤❤❤
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