Hey guys! Let me know what you think about this re-creation of the $150 Decor Steals Mystery box! That video is linked in the description if you want to checkout out! Love ya💖

I think in the future, you should also do the tally for straight recreating the box, too. Don't buy the items, just add a part at the end with pictures and prices of what it would cost to directly recreate it.

I think it was a great idea to NOT duplicate the Mystery Box, but rather prove that you could buy things you like and that suit your decor style for the same $150 or less. Great job!

I love that you recrated it with a twist, so you would actually use the items you buy. The main issues I have with subscription boxes is when I get stuff that I'm never going to use, it feels like a big waste.

I love that you decide to only buy things you actually want! It is so useless to buy things you wouldn't get use out of. I agree with some other people that you can can just take pictures of the other items to just recreate and give us that price.

If a pot doesn’t have drainage holes, then it’s just a decorative cover pot. You put your plant in its nursery pot into the cover pot to make it look pretty! Typically used for indoor plants because you wouldn’t want a pot draining onto your floor 😅 When you water the plant you either remove it from the cover pot and water it in the sink, or if the material is permitting you can water as is, but you need to make sure that there’s no water left sitting at the bottom as that will rot your roots. So you have to tip out any left over water later. Which isn’t always the easiest. You can also put pot dishes under the plant so the water sits in there rather than running onto say a wooden cover pot. I have lots like this as I like wood and bamboo planters, so I just pop a dish that fits down the bottom. But if you’re not into real plants then you can get some fake ones and either cover them up with rocks, or coconut husk fiber, just to hide any gaps. Or use them for dried plant arrangements which seem to be having a big resurgence in popularity 😊 Hope that helps!

These are my fave videos you do. It’s so good to see how well you can basically “thrift” higher dollar stuff!

But you forgot the beach bag!! Lol LOVE THE RECREATION VIDEOS! I personally think your showing if it's better to gather the items yourself and if the convenience of a box is worth it. Thank you

And today I learned what "Living my best life" really is... it's a small dog in a padded shopping cart, being fed snacks! Live like Rhenn folks❤🎉 also, PLEASE let me shop with you, your haul was soooo much better

Love that you decided to sub the lamp for the lantern - not everything you receive in a subscription box is something you want or will use, so it only makes sense to buy an alternative you actually like. 🤷‍♀️

I've found that if you take those broken clearance items up to the register and show them how broken it is, they'll usually give it to you for an additional 50-90% off. And if they won't take any extra off, well, it didn't hurt to ask! (Ok, well, for us introverts it might hurt a little bit, but hey, sometimes being cheap requires sacrifice!😅)

I like the stuff you purchased SO much better! These 'recreate it' videos are some of my favorites. I love seeing how bad of a deal some sub boxes really are. You could do them by just showing us what you would've got to duplicate the box and how much it cost, but not buy stuff. I'd love those too and it'd save you money! It's kind of fun when you see stuff for $4 that they're saying is $50 in a sub box. Thanks for taking us to Home Goods with you!

I’m so happy you decided to get pieces you wanted and I agree with other comments that it’d be cool to find pieces that matched and tally up the cost without buying, that way you don’t need to even stress about getting items even close. Love the pieces too, especially the lamp!

These videos are so fun!!! The shots of Wren in the cart were hilarious too

Wow, Alexandria, you did an EXCELLENT job with your recreation!! So smart that you decided to buy items that you actually LIKE and can USE instead of just recreating piece for piece, and then have to spend time returning/exchanging things. I like a variety of items from BOTH...a little farmhouse and a little practical!

This was so fun! I love when you recreate boxes 😁 just curious, what happened to the large fabric basket? I think it was the first item in your mystery box.

The spooky crosses should be turned into Halloween decorations. Make a "vampires coffin" and wrap that around to secure the monster inside. But I love seeing you do the box recreations. I always enjoy seeing what you find and for how much.

You smashed it! The quality difference is so evident which is really effective in showing up the ridiculous price gouging these subscription companies are so fond of. Need one of those geometric planters ASAP 🧡

Shopping in the U.S.A would drive me insane being on a tight budget. The shelf price isn't what you actually pay at the checkout. In Australia, the price you see is what you pay. Any tax is already included. Much easier to manage your finances when you know what you're paying up front. [rant done] Love ya Alexandria 😊

Yay! “Ask and ye shall receive” in action 😱😂 Pumped for another of these. Thanks Alexandria 🙏

Love your choice of replacements, both because it’s less wasteful to get things you’ll use and because I think you’re better at picking items than the curators of these boxes. If I got the original mystery box I would have been so unhappy. You say you got close to the $150, but even with buying more expensive, higher quality items you saved almost 20%!

I am glad you bought stuff you could actually use. The planters you picked are pretty. (Wasn't into the tin ones) also thought crosses were creepy

More important than direct replacements for each item, is the idea of corresponding items with a cohesive look. Cohesion is often difficult on a budget, so that's the bigger challenge. I totally want to live in the room that she picked all those items for! ❣️😀 #classy

Seeing what you got from Homegoods and TJMaxx is more what I’d buy. Thank you for doing this.

I would much rather you recreate the box like this. I’m glad you took inspiration from it and got things that you actually like. Loved your recreation!

I love when you do these videos re-creating home decor and fashion pieces! I think they're some of my favourites out of all your videos. Would totally love to see you do a thrifting recreation sometime too - sounds so fun!

I actually really appreciate that you got things that you truly like because it highlights the importance of personal value. When it comes to these mystery boxes I think how much personal value (whether that's enjoyment, utility, or otherwise) is much more important than the monetary value. A box could have the best value ever when it comes to getting a good deal but if the items inside aren't something the subscriber will use or enjoy then it's basically pointless.

I ADORE these kinds of videos 😂👏🏼❤️ Loving the energy❤

You could definitely make two lists one with how much it would cost to copy it as close as possible and another that you actually buy and it's just loosely inspired and stuff you would actually want to own!

Your style is more cohesive and... stylish. Elegant even. Great choices, and I stand behind you on them!

I love when you recreate but if it's cheaper for you to go and recreate but not actually buy the stuff and just show us the cart I'm all for that!! If you do actually purchase i like to see what you can find in store to match and then switch out at the end for what you can actually use! So we get all wins! Love these videos. Great job!

A. the Wren b-roll is excellent 🙌 B. clipping the doggo to the kid buckle is GENIUS!! C. i love these videos, it feels like i'm really shopping with you

If this was a box curated by you that was available for purchase, I would totally buy it !

This is great, definitely how I think you should do these box "recreations": show off whatever equivalents you can find, but then actually get what you will use/what suits your taste. It would be a waste to buy things just because they match the box closest if you still don't like/won't use the recreated item.

That is a very cohesive collection you made while recreating that box. I think you did a great job!

Your recreation videos are some of my favorites on your channel. It only makes sense to purchase items you would actually get use out of, be it at home or your store. You've successfully done it again! I really love the idea of storing coasters in that cute box btw.

Five Below, the $5 section at Dollar Tree and Target have such similar things to the boxes quite often.

I think you did a great job here. I wasn't a fan of ANY of the stuff in the other box while I enjoyed EVERYTHING you chose! The best part however, was Ren's excited tippy taps 😊!

Incredible. Your choices look so high end compared to the other box. I loved this

I'm so glad you got things that you'd actually use! While mystery boxes are fun, you want to use the things you get too.

This video just shows why those original housewares subscription boxes are so bad. Because you really can, with intention, get things you actually want and can USE for the same or less! Your substitutions made sense, and were still on theme. Love it! It's a shame Gordman's closed. You could've spent half what you did at HomeGoods.

I like the planters and lantern from the mystery box, but the little storage box and coasters from your collection.

I really like what you did with this recreation. You showed us the items that would have been similar to what came in the mystery box, but when you're spending another $150 on it I don't blame you for getting different things you'd actually use, it's a much better use of your money! I think it also shows just how much better the mystery box could have been with some thought and consideration for cohesion.

If you like the look of big lanterns and candle holders, but never end up lighting the candles, I highly recommend getting some rechargeable LED candles, specifically a set that also has a remote control. You press one button and voilà - a room of flickering candlelight. (A lot of them have timer functions as well, and will automatically switch off after a couple of hours.)

You created a much more cohesive collection of things than most companies ever do! So impressive!

Honestly, I love the items you chose! It looks like what a lot of these subscriptions boxes claim to do, which is give you a strong aesthetic with cohesion! The box that you received was so all over the place, I couldn't imagine who that would even be for. It would be nice if they had a person in mind while creating these mystery boxes, but it kinda feels like they just throw whatever they can find for cheap together. I love these videos, it makes me want to go to home goods and up my home decor game haha

This was perfect! Recreate the box with stuff you’d actually want instead. really proves the point of the mystery box “value” just isn’t worth it in most cases!

Makes more sense to buy stuff you CAN / WILL use ! I agree 👍 💯

You had me in stitches. Recreating a 150 $ box. And as far what I would like to see. As long as you in it I’m fine. Always looking forward to your video’s!

Avid Home Goods/TJMaxx shopper here. When you find something that’s broke or imperfect, always ask for a discount even if it’s on sale. They usually will take more off

4:11 the pots without holes are called “cache pots”. You put plants in plastic nursery pots that have holes down in the decorative cache pot. That way you can bottom water if you want and it won’t make a mess.

Hiiii Alexandria! 💗 Love videos like this and yes I bet you can! Love your home decor style

You are so good at this I feel like your store should add mystery boxes for purchase! It would be so fun to get an Alexandria mystery box!

All of these items are gorgeous. The box is made of sea shells for sure. I love it.

I loved this video! Obviously, my choices would not necessarily have been the same as yours, but you’ve proven that those decor mystery boxes are not as good of a deal as they claim. You should definitely consider doing your own decor mystery box. I’m 💯 sure that you would sell it out in minutes.

I love when you recreate these boxes. Especially when you do the Fall ones.

I know this has been said already but I love when you recreate box's. So much fun.

I personally love and prefer your recreation! I also agree that you should substitute some items with object you would actually like and use, rather than being forced into an object to make it exactly the same. Great job done!

I'm going to try this again because KZfaq keeps deleting my comments. An idea for the beaded crosses, you mentioned how expensive the beaded ropes were. Why not dismantle the wooden bead part, and re-string the beads on the jute rope? You can probably make 3 or 4, and if you won't use them yourself you can sell them at your store. You can also spray paint them or stain/dye them if you're not a fan of the colour. I would use the beaded ropes as tie-backs for curtains.

Lol I remember the Sephora Advent calendar Dollar tree recreation 🤣😂🤣 that was HiLaRiOuS and I loved it!!! I hope you do this again, because I think it's great, when you "real world" stuff sometimes!!! XOXOXO from Florida CUTIEPATOOTIE 🤗🙏 4 ✌️ AlWaYs ❣️

I loved seeing you buy items you'll actually be using. I tend to not subscribe to boxes due to knowing most items I wouldn't use, so recreating a box in a discount store with items that are similar to what you received is always enjoyable to watch! These are my favorite videos you make :)

Yeii!! These are my favorite videos 😊 and love Wren 🐶 ❤

I 💯% HANDS DOWN choose, YOUR STYLE Alexandria! YOU have GREAT TASTE!!😍😱😍💕💕

Just here to say that when decorative planters don't have drainage holes you generally plant into a plastic one/leave it in the one it comes in when you buy it and either take it out to water it/go back to it after watering to dump out any extra water in the bottom of the decorative one

HI Alexandria, Great decor pieces. I am so happy with what you found. The planters are great to use when having people over to visit. You can put a plate on the top of them and use them for drinks or snacks. Also if you put a plastic planter in side you can fill them with chips and stuff. That is something fun to do with them. I am not a plant person. Well that's not true...I am a plant person but I just can't keep them alive. So I find other ways to use planters. Hugs and blessings to you.

I like what you bought better!

I love this recreation way more than just matching what they sent

You should paint the hearts in box with little messages, cute valentines gift

Even though you didn't perfectly recreate it, you still proved the point of tasteful decor for less money than the box. Good job!

I, for one, think you did a great job! I like that you buy things you'd actually use.

Love these comparison videos!

U can just tell by looking at them that the items u bought are better quality! I'm glad u put ur spin on it.

I will watch any videos Alexandria makes thought she did a great job of the recreation of the mystery box

with $150, you could most definitely do better! excited to see what you were able to find.

😂😂😂That big place where the queen lives!! Love your videos her in 🇬🇧

Yes! I am glad you voiced what a lot of us have been thinking. The prices have gone up. The pandemic had a lot to do with it. They had to get their products from other sources and with inflation and the current economy the prices have gone up!

The 'planters' are jardinieres. You put potted plants in them and it allows you to water the plants without the water running out onto the floor. 🖤

I love your picks. And I'm so glad you chose items that fit your needs instead of buying useless items.

Your recreation was so much better. Do more of these videos. I love your content and you are such a doll .

I love the intentional recreation of the box. I go to HomeSense and Marshall's when I can; oddly enough for food and pillows/tablecloths. If you're on any kind of special diet they're awesome for it and I found a lot of snacks and occasionally baking mixes that were under the diet my doctor put me on. The one I went to had FODMAP/Paleo/Keto foods. I'm not here to recommend dieting to anyone though; I quit because it messed with my mental wellness. Just meaning it's friendly to those on a diet and some of the snacks I kept eating because they're good.

I love what you found. I think the choice to omit the garland was a good one. The picture is much better than the strange cross thing. ❤

I think you did great. Your picks were so much nicer. Who wants a string of bead crosses especially as big as they were.

I love these videos and I love that you only buy what you like and will use. It still shows that you are better off spending your money at TJ Maxx or Homegoods than on these boxes. I think it would be interesting if you kept a tally of the best matches, don't buy them if you don't like them obviously, but it would be interesting to see just how cheap you could get it while getting great matches to the actual box.

I love your content and your adorable personality! I love your “can I replicate boxes” vids! So fun! ❤

I love your box recreation videos, you have such good taste and obviously love going to home goods and TJ max (me too). I like the idea of getting pictures and prices for the stuff that matches more, but only buying stuff you like. Your recreated set was so pretty.

It’s good to see your pup doing well.

I love your recreation as a whole better. There were pieces I loved from the subscription box but as a whole yours is better. ❤

I love your recreation much better! I like how you picked a color theme. It looked well thought out.

Your picks were so much better! Loved the color combinations that you picked. Beautiful!

With the clay love hearts have you thought about putting some essential oils on them the placing in a room somewhere like to bathroom kitchen even your store an that way your house an store has a lovely smell an you just add a few more drops once it has dried out also you can change the smell each time if you want an put somewhere hidden I had something like these in small versions an you could change the oil an it did the new smell each time.

The things you picked out are so much more cute and out all looks great together!

I love the recreation, and the fact that you went with items you really like and can use rather than trying to just duplicate the mystery box.

Love what you picked out better! The box def has a more farm house style vibe.

These are so fun. I love when you do the home box recreations.

I think you did a wonderful job. Your stuff is much nicer and stuff you will actually use.

OG Alexandria w the bun and glasses love that!! ❤️ ❤️

Yes, I need this as a series!

I love your choices and they certainly have the feel of the original box. These types of videos show what you can get with just a little bit of creativity.

I love that you bought what you wanted no matter if it was me I would have went with stuff I like.

Love it! I was thinking, you could take the cross bead garland apart and make something else? Even just a single strand would be better!! ❤😊