Advent Calendar Season NEVER Ends! There couldn't be a more perfect calendar for me! Let me know what you guys think of this vintage Calendar! Love ya💖Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Click here helixsleep.com/alexandria to get 30% off an Elite or Luxe mattress (plus two FREE pillows!) - or take 25% off sitewide - during their Fourth of July Sale. If you miss this limited time offer, you can still get 20% off using my link! Offers subject to change. #helixsleep Ps. I’m so sorry if there were editing mistakes, I was falling asleep editing this😂 Moving has worn me out!!

@Zaguzah

7 күн бұрын

We're gonna need "Advent Calendar Season Never Ends!" on a t-shirt. 😂

@riakendall8610

7 күн бұрын

Love these new boxes. Although, I'd watch you chatter about opening a letter. ❤

@kaylamarr7806

7 күн бұрын

Super fun antique unboxing-when will we start unboxing the huge pile of boxes n the back?

@Definitely_Elle

7 күн бұрын

just fyi, I wouldn't recommend putting an actual candle in the swan, since the heat might cause it to shatter which would be super sad, so a battery-powered votive might be best

@poietes7337

7 күн бұрын

So once again, KZread has eaten my comment before I've even had a chance to post it. Just a couple of FYI's; be of those white ceramics might be Milk Glass, another specific type of glass like Depression Glass. The china is a dinner plate and salad plate. The company, which is very well known for its fine China and giftware, is pronounced nor-i-takee The second syllable should be characterized as a schwa e, but that accent mark isn't on my keyboard. Once upon a time couples would pick sets of China, crystal and silver and then register their choices at a prominent store so that those who've been invited can purchase something as their wedding present. This was in the good old days of registering possibilities instead of sending out demands for monetary gifts and expecting guests to pay for their dinner. I never thought that I would be of a generation that could feel things were done better in "my day." 😒 That is a wonderful birthday advent box, even better than the first one.

I had an advent calendar activity you could do. Get your husband or mother to select 12 boxes from behind you and they can wrap them and put a number on them and you get to open them up in order. This way you won’t know which box you are opening.

@shellykozun3813

5 күн бұрын

Brilliant idea! I’m dying to know what is in all of those boxes!

@shinycardboard

5 күн бұрын

THIS IDEA IS SO SO SO GOOD. ID WATCH THAT TWICE. Even if it's a 2 hour unedited video

@shinycardboard

5 күн бұрын

Live even!!!

@PWatts-ff2fd

5 күн бұрын

Wow! That's a little passive aggressive. Still, it is a good idea. ❤

@bethlovesthings

4 күн бұрын

​@@PWatts-ff2fd I think you can definitely read it in a passive aggressive tone but english isn't everyone's first language so I try to give everyone grace by assuming their intentions are good until they clearly aren't

🙋‍♀️ I have a request. Can you do a side series that’s Vintage with Alexandria and you just show us a bunch of vintage stuff and tell us cool history facts? These vintage videos show a whole different side of you and it’s so fun to listen to people talk about their passions 🙌🏻

@bm3352

7 күн бұрын

Love this idea

@Smithig75

7 күн бұрын

This would be an awesome video series!!

@abieaston675

6 күн бұрын

Yes please

@lauranlabelle6239

6 күн бұрын

Yess love this! 😍

@carrieperkins6128

6 күн бұрын

Yes yes yes!!!!!!!!!

I love that the small business positively benefited from your previous video. 😊

@TeresaWyatt-qm2hc

7 күн бұрын

Right I might even order I love this

We need to keep in mind that because of the situation Alexandria likely recieved the special attention that she most definitely deserves.

@kaijupuffle3870

7 күн бұрын

​@@MimiNatt89I think she means that she possibly got better items/a more personalized box because of the situation

@brendatajik6150

7 күн бұрын

Absolutely...and Alexandria does deserve it!❤

@amymichaud9286

7 күн бұрын

Yup came to the comments to say this too!

@katiehenry7

7 күн бұрын

Meaning that the owner sent better items than we would receive if we bought the calender.

@dixierae3442

4 күн бұрын

​@katiehenry7 Exactly Katie. As well I don't think everything would have been wrapped with such TLC. I'm a thrift store hobbiest and if everyone got things of that quality they would be out of business in no time. I'm surprised she didn't point out that she clearly got special treatment. 😊

The Etsy store owner sure knows how to personalize a calendar. I love everything she sent. BTW- you can use the swan to hold your rings when you’re doing dishes. I’d put it on the windowsill.

@muncgrl

7 күн бұрын

That's exactly what I thought.

@janeregan2930

7 күн бұрын

Or the little astray , one one the kitchen window sill and one on the bathroom window sill

@sannie8000

6 күн бұрын

Or a little plant in it❤

@louiseb6111

6 күн бұрын

Taking rings off over sinks makes my stomach feel funny 😂 And I don't even wear any! 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

My face is also round and saucy 😂

Whimsy Barn is the best blind box I have ever purchased. I love watching Sandy's short videos about the things she finds at sales. She seems like someone you want to hang out with.

@pennymaddy4510

5 күн бұрын

Where does she post her videos? I’d love to follow her!

That's the best box you've ever opened in the history of your channel omg

There is another cool thing about those plate set from Japan-when you put the smaller one exactly centered on the bigger one and rotate the smaller one in a certain way ,the decor will look as it is only one plate 😊

@m.service5584

7 күн бұрын

😮 COOL!!

@MimiNatt89

7 күн бұрын

And Noritake China is expensive, especially vintage pieces! I love seeing her so happy with an advent calendar bc we know it's a rare occasion 😂

Beautiful box! I think Sandy hooked you up a bit better than usual, she knew your style and preferences along with the free advertising! Total win win! You'll have to order a Xmas Advent from them!

Wrap a silk ribbon around the fruit on the candle holder. Quick, easy to change in future.

@user-qy4re6xv6z

7 күн бұрын

I was thinking spray paint white and then gild or painted not gold along the edges

@flagbabygirl

6 күн бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking, I craft for a living and I would create a bow or small dried flower swag to cover the fruit without taking away from the piece.

@bibliophilelady6106

6 күн бұрын

Or a trailing plant that hangs over the edge.

Of course it's extra fancy. I'm not trying to be cynical but she knows now that it's probably going to end up as a video on your channel. Can't blame her for making it extra nice. (Note that even with my cynicism I realized that the box that you got the first time she had no idea who you were, so therefore you got to have a good look at what you would get even if you want a social media presence) Happy birthday 🎉

I nearly cried (to be fair, it's approaching that time of the month, so i'm a lil sensitive) bc to see you get screwed over and deal with so many disappointing advent calendars, only to get one that is so above and beyond and seeing you excited about each and every thing makes me SO happy tbh

Girl! You know we like an advent calendar unboxing 😅😂 But you really need to open all of those other boxes 📦 LOL

@Alexandria-Ryan

7 күн бұрын

Oh gosh I know 😭😭 I’m getting on that right now!

I would love to see more things like this!! Or like taking us to collect vintage things for your store! You just look so happy with these vintage items- it’s really nice to see!!

WOW. The amount of genuinely vintage, beautiful, and high quality pieces for that price is INSANE. idk how the seller actually makes any profits on these boxes holy cow the value is worth it imo 🎉🎉🎉

I think the final item (the cloth circle) is an antimacassar. People used to drape them on the backs and arms of chairs to keep the fabric underneath from getting soiled. 😊

@amandagreen4332

7 күн бұрын

Specifically, from the Macassar oil that men slathered all over their hair!

@AwkwardBirb

7 күн бұрын

@@amandagreen4332 I had wondered where the name came from! That’s too funny

@vj4195

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for getting Big Comfy Couch stuck in my head…lol!

@wombatnumbat989

4 күн бұрын

That is a fascinating fact that I've learned today! TY!

Am I the only one that finds it hilarious knowing that Alexandria is ridiculously clumsy...but also loves vintage items. Like ma'am, how do you not drop that. 😂

The amber colored glass cup you got is a type of depression glass. Depression glass is frequently found in pink, green, or amber.

@EmilyMurdy

7 күн бұрын

I came here to comment this! I collect teal depression glass (which isn't nearly as common as pink or green in my experience) 😁 I haven't seen much amber either though, actually!

@lisacheney7904

7 күн бұрын

Personally, I think it looks a little too high quality to be Depression glass. The level of clarity and sparkle, the thickness, and the way the feet are made all make me thin this could either be Elegant Glass from the same era as Depression Glass, or something midcentury. ETA: Confirmed. It's Elegant glass in the Fostoria Baroque pattern.

@lesap8889

6 күн бұрын

@@EmilyMurdy Yes, depression glass. My grandmother was an estate antique dealer and collector. I bought a piece from Sandy because I had never seen amber either. She has very beautiful pieces that are not mystery. Take a look at them as well!

Could she not be any cuter when she's all flustered & excited ❤❤

I got the notification and came over here so fast. ADVENT CALENDAR YESSSSSSS!

@raelynmuldoon9558

7 күн бұрын

Lmao same here girl

@nikkiperry4103

7 күн бұрын

Yes!!!

@shelly2094

7 күн бұрын

Same!

@Paperscrapper

7 күн бұрын

Same! 🤣

Opening your packages in the 🎁 you sound like my 42 y/o niece when she was 5 y/o opening all her Care Bear gifts. "Caarreeee Bearrrr." So extra excited 😆

The champagne glasses look like Waterford crystal. My grandma collected Waterford and her collection was used constantly. Enjoy those glasses!

@Leslie-wb8cb

7 күн бұрын

That was the first thing I thought, too! Beautiful!

@emazey5044

7 күн бұрын

Yep, I immediately thought Waterford as well!

The orange thing would be so pretty hanging in a window with the sun. Also use salted butter in your butter bell and change the water daily. Your butter will stay fresher longer by doing both.

Green book from 1921, they were still using arsenic in green dye. Make sure its not one of them.

@theseinstrumentals

7 күн бұрын

Yeah gotta be careful with vintage stuff lol

@stacybutler8992

5 күн бұрын

Also 1921 is 103 years ago, oops ❤

That was so fun! When you showed them together - that was a beautiful array! I'm going to look into this, for myself or as a present. Thanks! ⚜️💛

The little swan would be perfect as a sponge holder by your kitchen sink!!

I just realized, we have the same style. I just love this box. I'm going to have to check out this Etsy store! I love, love love all this! Thank you for the video!

That bowl looks like it is made from "carnival glass". That's what we use to call it. It's kinda like a multichrone eyeshadow.

She did an excellent job creating this box. If normally they ask what you like and even take half the attention, it’s a great deal. I loved those glasses, btw.

Of all the boxes you’ve opened this has been my favorite. Maybe it’s because I’m 76 and remember a lot of those things. 😃

In the early 90's, someone bought a painting at a flea market for $4 because they liked the frame. When they opened the back, they found one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, which went on to sell for $2.4M at auction. So, it doesn't hurt to look! :)

This unboxing experience video was SO much fun and everything was so so so beautiful!

As someone who has had her share of etsy shops. And not the best success ( mostly from craft fairs). The whole start of this video made me tear up. I love seeing others store success and support and genuine excitement. So nuch work goes into those shops

For the little plate from day 13, I'd guess dessert or bread plate rather than saucer. In my, admittedly limited, observation, saucers tend to have a little indent to hold the cup and more of a curved shape to help contain spills.

I love old books!!! Hubby and I have a small library ourselves that we will leave to the small town we live in, when we pass.

tie a wide ribbon around the vase/cadnel holder to cover the fruit. A wide ribbon in a nice beige or mauve yolor would look really nice either in a bow on a fancy knot

i’m don’t usually comment, but i have to for this! i ordered a stationary/ephemera mystery box from them with customization, and they went above and beyond, especially with accommodating my scattered interests. definitely recommend!!!

Aww, the bell! My Mamaw used to collect bells too. She had a shelf of them. I'm lucky to have a couple of them after she passed in 2010. I miss her all the time.

Love these boxes! More please! (And I I also called my Grandmother Nanny)😊👍💗

That would make a cute little fruit bowl! I love that trivet and the water butter dish!

Everything you got is absolutely amazing! The beautiful ornament on day 10, i believe, would look fabulous hanging in a window for the sun to catch!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You can use that as either bunt or jello mold😂 multitaskers were invented by inventive housewives

Ooh, I'm so loving the Noritake plates, they're very collectable and expensive, at least where I live. That's Noritake pattern 165. I collected one that had green flowers on the border but sold them along with my blue Wedgewood ashtrays that belonged to a grandparent I didn't really like 😂 Such a wonderful calendar! 🫶🏼 Happy Birthday 🎂🎉

Wow you could tell they put a lot of thought and work into the curation. Very pretty items! I love glassware personally

Dang it, spending on extras is currently on hold while I save for something, but this makes me want to order one! I do wonder, however, if this box was better because she knew it was for you and going to be featured online.

@SussexSandra

7 күн бұрын

Yes it was. The Etsy store owner knew what Ally’s social media presence is like. If she gets 50 purchases because of this unboxing, she’ll have an exceptional month. I still feel you’d get a pretty decent box if you decide to purchase one but I wouldn’t set your expectations too high.

I collect bells from family that pass and a bell that I have is that exact one. Part of my family is from Quebec and that's where that bell is from.

I got nervous 😅with you waving ceramic dishes and glasses around 😂 You are clumsy at the best of times! Looks like very unique advent calendar from Etsy 😊

This is *by far* the best advent calendar/ mystery box I have ever seen. I've watched every one of your advent calendar vids and never seen one so well customized. Those items are so perfect!

My mom has that bell. She is old enough to be your grandma & you are the age of my youngest child. ❤ I adore watching you.

I love how happy you get with vintage stuff

Saw Advent Calendar and clicked immediately. And the plot summary of that book sounds horrifying

You could use the desk set for makeup brushes OR to help keep up with your tools for opening boxes and stuff 😅

This is giving tea party at grandmas house vibes. Suddenly very homesick 🥹

You got some really beautiful things, nice job to that Etsy shop!

Happy Belated Birthday to my fellow Ally and 92 baby! 🎉

You can really see your pure joy and passion with vintage things. Would love to see your store, and how you collect stock for it. Like flea market trips etc. 🤍

You are my comfort channel. I get excited every time you post! I also fall asleep most nights to your Advent Calendar playlist. Not because it’s boring or anything! I just enjoy listening and re-listening and like the idea that it keeps playing to $upport you (I hope that’s how that works lol). Hopefully that’s not creepy… Anyway, happy belated birthday!

just perfect, she does such a good job curating boxes.

I love these boxes! They combine all of my favorite things. Alexandria unboxings and antiques 😅 Definitely gonna get one of these for my mom for xmas, even though her taste is SO specific, but I bet she'll love whatever she gets just cause advents are so fun

Wahooo! Happy Birthday Alexandria! 🎉

Love the vintage unboxings! ❤

Happy birthday Alexandria!! 🎉🎉🎉

Looked like the pouring thing almost brought you to tears! 😊😊 Same 😅

These are so cool, I love watching you unbox them!

Love how excited and happy you are about this calendar. It made it really fun to watch.

Absolutely love this!! And yes, you can paint the whole outside of the candleholder. Use acrylic paint and the seal it with a gloss. It will be gorgeous!! Just match paint as close as you can to inside and paint the whole outside- don’t try to paint the fruit only 😊

I agree - gold leaf the fruit. That will be sooo pretty

I know some people are saying it might be a better calendar because she knew it would be filmed but even still, wowza it was an excellent set of items! The Japanese noritake plates were my favorite.

The brass basket made me think Easter. Then you said candle and that makes sense too! I think a little tea light candle would be perfect! 🤩

Absolutely beautiful collection of items in this advent calendar. I love that it's coming from a small business owner. It's wonderful to actually see you, considering how busy you are. That's the best part.

Dear alexandria , Thank youuuuuuuu Lots of love and respect and greetings from me in Amsterdam the Netherlands 🇳🇱 😊

That was great! Happy Birthday 🎉 ❤

I want that desk set omg

LOVE THAT BOX!!!!

Happy birthday!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

This collection is amazing! Happy Birthday!

Loved this!!! You can use LED tealights for that brass basket!

My first thought, when you tinged the glasses, was "ohh, that's real crystal." Tie a wide white ribbon around the fruit of the vase/candle holder. Or, just wrap a piece of ribbon and pin it in the back, so it can't be seen. Then it doesn't lose any value it may have as an antique.

I was so excited to see you do another vintage unboxing! It did not disappoint! These unboxing are my absolute favorites, I could watch you do them forever!❤

Your videos always make my day

This was so fun!

I'm so freaking excited!!!!!!!

I absolutely love your enthusiasm, never change I love watching you unbox everything. 😊

I'm excited for this ❤❤❤

Love, love, love this, and Happy belated Birthday 🎉

Happy Birthday! 🌹🌹🌹

Truly the best box I’ve ever seen you open!! I absolutely love your honest, genuine reactions to every single item. Never a fake reaction or emotion from you and that is so refreshing! Happy birthday! 💜

Such wonderful things for your birthday. Glad to see you so happy. 💕

Please do many many more of these. At least if you get something you don’t like you can sell it in you store. This was done much fun!!!!!! 🤩

This was so fun to watch!

This was very beautiful!!

Yay! New Calendar❤.

Yay for vintage and thrifting!!!! :) Happy birthday!!!!

I’m so in love with this Etsy shop. You got a good deal on all this stuff and it all fits your aesthetic.

Yay! Birthday Advent Calendar! Happy Birthday 🎉❤🥳🎂

You are such a precious human! 🧡

The silver tray on a 50/60s drink cart 😍😍

What a box full of treasures! It was fun watching you be so delighted with each one.