I Bought Archer & Olive Sub Boxes for 2 Years

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  • @daniellemumar
    @daniellemumar 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Tiefossi has really great journals and they're not as expensive as Archer and Olive. I'd give them a shot! People seem to also like Notebook Therapy, I do prefer A&O's designs though. Her journals are expensive, but Leela Journals notebooks are fantastic and so beautiful!

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the recs! I definitly want to try Tiefossi so I may go for them next! I’ve never heard of Leela Journals so I will take a look at that brand too! 🥰

  • @annettefertitta6868
    @annettefertitta6868 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The knit journal also reminds me of Cross stitch, or embroidery- I’ve decided to use this as a scrapbook for photos of cross stitch pieces and quilting projects. I love the comfort box and the Lovestuck or Lovespell box

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s such a good idea for it! It’s such a pretty notebook! The Lovespell box is gorgeous, I didnt go for it this year but maybe next time 🥰

  • @christinesmith3991
    @christinesmith3991 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is such a great video and I have subscribed. I started my A&O sub in September last year. I am in the UK and shipping was $35 (plus $3 extra for shipping protection) which for the boxes I think is pretty reasonable. The first box took 10 days to arrive, the second took 8 days which seems pretty good to me. The real issues with shipping come with ordinary orders - I purchased just three notebooks in the Black Friday sale, they came to $73, shipping was $63 . However, in the UK, Australia and at least two European countries there are stationery outlets which sell A&O products, although not the full range. I think the sub boxes themselves are absolutely worth the money - I was a bit baffled by the round sticker thingies in the December box but I will find a use for them. The only item I have actively disliked was the key/letter opener - it is very difficult to open letters with it and the magnet is entirely useless. Sorry to ramble on 😂

  • @Blendingreen
    @Blendingreen 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for sharing your collection, it was great to see all the items from previous year. I found AO in August 2024 so I haven’t seen any of those before. I really like the June 2024 and September 2023 Vintage library was my favorite

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m so glad you found it informative! 🥰 Vintage Library is such a good one.

  • @annettefertitta6868
    @annettefertitta6868 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I had to come up with a memory peg for embossed and debossed designs are “dug in” and embossed is “embellished” or a raised design. I’ve never seen the flex cover from them either.
    I just broke out the composition notebook and have been using it as a place for samples of pen swatches, washi tapes, stencils, etc. I love their boxes and started getting them in 2024 - I am also used to military time as hospitals as well.
    One of my favorite things are the notepads

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oooh thank you! That’s so helpful!
      And we love a good swatch book.
      How do you usually use the notepads? Just for small notes and things? I usually struggle to use them so I’m always looking for ideas.

  • @EFergDindrane
    @EFergDindrane 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The fact that so much is missing because you USED it is the real testament to the worth of this box! I'm always suspicious when a review of "last year" has everything still unused. I wish they would offer duplicates on their website of certain items, maybe at a 3 month delay; that way, if we loved a washi, we could get more to do an entire notebook or something. Maybe you could use the composition notebook one to write stories from your time as a teacher? As a fellow professor, I'd love to read someone's pedagogical adventures like that!

    • @EFergDindrane
      @EFergDindrane 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Also, I love the pocket size notebooks; I'd use the heck out of those.

    • @MommyWarden
      @MommyWarden 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@EFergDindrane, the originals are in the site as restocked

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah I felt bad for not being able to show everything but also that stuff is long gone 😆
      I get you on bringing items back, sometimes they have notebooks come back but not the stickers or other items and that would be a good idea!
      Journaling about teacher adventures is such a cute idea. So many stories went through my head as I read that suggestion! Thank you for that and thanks for watching my video! 🥰

  • @annettefertitta6868
    @annettefertitta6868 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If you want to try writing in that gorgeous book with navy paper, my absolute favorite white and metallic pens are the Uni-Ball singo broad pens the white and metallic pens are gorgeous and last a very long time. I do use lots of the stickers and washi in decorative planning

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Oooh thank you for the recommend! I’ll have to look for them since I am slowly accumulating darker notebooks due to my archer and Olive obsession 🤣 and I would love to actually use them.

    • @annettefertitta6868
      @annettefertitta6868 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ even white or metallic doodles are amazing

    • @annettefertitta6868
      @annettefertitta6868 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Pentel Sparkle Pop pens are also amazing and last for years

  • @kolerty43
    @kolerty43 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What a haul! Surprisingly great variety in products and design, feel like it captures something for every kind of journaler.

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Right! Always such good variety!

  • @knitink75
    @knitink75 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was sad that I missed out on the Q4 box - discovered A&O a few weeks ago. I'm a knitter and it would have been perfect for me! Such is life. I'll be subscribing as soon as it opens up again.

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh man, I feel you! I love the Q4 box too. That’s why when I discovered them I refused to leave the subscription 😂 they should be opening up again the second week of March after they’ve sent out the current subscription boxes for Q1. It feels like forever from now 😭😭

  • @MommyWarden
    @MommyWarden 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I truly enjoyed your video. I could see where a lot of the restocked items came from... 😊

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Yes, the sub box notebooks have been coming back for those restocks towards the end of the year so if you catch them that’s great!

  • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm
    @ClaireGreen-wd2gm 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Im going to try and get a March sub box. March is my birthday. I say try and get because Archer and Olive seems to sell out of everything fast. Id only become aware of the company a few months ago. Considering 2 notebooks cost about 75 there it seems to me the extras in the sub boxes are good value.

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Definitely! Good luck snagging one. Keep an eye on their social media page. They usually post in the morning around 9 or 10am and they say when they boxes will go on sale again. It’s usually like 7-11 days after the 1st of the month that the box goes out.

  • @annettefertitta6868
    @annettefertitta6868 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the key that came with Dark Academia but I only wish the magnet was stronger

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Totally agree, the magnet is a bit weak.

  • @ClaireGreen-wd2gm
    @ClaireGreen-wd2gm 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They have the yellow B5 restocked now. I like it but spent enough on 5 others 😅

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I feel you 😭

  • @jenniferlavoie2548
    @jenniferlavoie2548 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    i wish I was subscribed when the library box came out...

    • @elliesnotes
      @elliesnotes  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I’m so sorry you missed it, keep an eye out for any “bring back the fave” restocks on the website. Sometimes they bring items and journals back.