Hand Gathered Home

  • Our Home
    • Front Porch
    • Entryway
    • Living Room
    • Kitchen
    • Dining Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Bathroom
    • Nursery
    • Kid Rooms
  • Shop Our Home
  • Shop My Favorite Things
  • Shop My Amazon Storefront
  • Virtual Design Services
    • Meet the Team
    • Portfolio
  • About
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Videos
An Honest Review of our Ektorp Sectional

An Honest Review of our IKEA Ektorp Sectional

Living Room

31 Jul

There's no way that I'm alone in drooling over Pottery Barn couches, right? I mean, they're all sorts of dreamy... but also pricey, and let's be real, that's not happening. Even if I had that much to drop on a couch, I probably wouldn't. It just isn't who I am. I'm frugal as all get out (usually). ... Read More about An Honest Review of our IKEA Ektorp Sectional

10 Comments

How to add Temporary Farmhouse Charm to your Rental in 5 Simple Steps

How to Add Temporary Farmhouse Charm to your Rental in 5 Simple Steps

Kitchen· Living Room· Master Bedroom

25 Jul

DECORATING WHILE RENTING IS NO JOKE. IT SEEMS THAT EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO DO IS OFF LIMITS. I STRUGGLED WITH THIS FOR A FEW YEARS, BUT I FINALLY FOUND SOME SIMPLE UPDATES TO MAKE MY RENTAL MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE. Up until last year, we rented. We definitely wanted our security deposit back, so we were ... Read More about How to Add Temporary Farmhouse Charm to your Rental in 5 Simple Steps

2 Comments

IKEA Must Haves

IKEA Must Haves

Kitchen· Living Room· Master Bedroom

4 Jul

Shopping and designing your home on a budget doesn't have to be complicated, but I will be honest in saying that it can take a lot of research. It has to be something that you're willing to almost pour your heart and soul into... Sounds ridiculous, I know. With that being said, I've already done a ... Read More about IKEA Must Haves

14 Comments

10 Things to get from the thrift store

DIY Bedskirt Using one 9×12 Dropcloth

Master Bedroom

23 Jun

A BEDSKIRT MIGHT BE SOMETHING THAT MOST PEOPLE OVERLOOK OR FIND UNNECESSARY, BUT I THINK A BED LOOKS COMPLETELY NAKED WITHOUT ONE. AND WE CAN'T HAVE THAT. If you've been following along with me for any length of time, you know by now that I love a bargain. One might say it's what I live for... ... Read More about DIY Bedskirt Using one 9×12 Dropcloth

9 Comments

Spring Porch Refresh for Under $100

Front Porch

17 May

ONE THING I RARELY SPEND ANY TIME OR EFFORT ON IS THE EXTERIOR OF OUR HOUSE... THAT IS, UNTIL NOW. WE HAVE LOTS OF PLANS FOR THE OUTSIDE OF OUR HOUSE IN THE NEXT MONTH OR SO, SO THAT WE CAN ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR SPACES FOR THE SUMMER. Here's what we were working with... This post may contain ... Read More about Spring Porch Refresh for Under $100

6 Comments

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • …
  • 22
  • Next Page »

So glad you’re here!

Hi! I’m Alleigh. I’m a mom to my two sweet little boys, and wife to a very supportive husband. I’m so glad you’re here! Join me and my little family as we get our hands dirty and add life & personality to our home to create a place that we love.

Find more about me here

Let’s Connect

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

On Instagram

handgatheredhome

I was trying to post this with original audio of m I was trying to post this with original audio of me explaining each item and my thoughts on the price etc etc but apparently I don’t have that capability yet on IG… so, enjoy this reel and just know that I had a lot more to say. 😂
A little IG vs reality for ya. Swipe to see the mo A little IG vs reality for ya. Swipe to see the more realistic view (which is really not bad at all 😂).
I feel like my house is just constantly a mess, no matter how hard I try. Anyone else? It feels like I’m always behind, and to be honest, it bothers me a lot. It overwhelms me and stresses me out. It keeps me from being content and present. Between things constantly being broken (hello middle child) and just too much stuff in general.
Here’s what I’m working on to simplify and calm the chaos.
1. I’ve been removing all toys that don’t get played with often. We currently have magnatiles, Duplos, and race cars out. The rest have been moved to storage in the basement for the moment. We’ll see what we keep as my kids do sometimes notice toys they’re missing and ask for them.
2. I’ve been ruthlessly getting rid of stuff - whether donate or trash. If we don’t absolutely love it, or we have multiples, or no one touches it, or we have a huge pile of random papers and crafts. Gone. 😂 it’s so relieving.
3. I often have artwork and decor laying around because I don’t fully know where it’s going yet. I’ve been removing anything that doesn’t serve a purpose and have been putting it in basement storage. No point having it sit there and clutter. I’ll go get it when I’m ready to hang the picture or use the decor.
4. I’ve been re-assessing where we need more storage. I replaced a dresser that didn’t functional well with a $50 homeschool cabinet from FB marketplace and it’s been so much better.
5. As I remove things from our every day view, I’m noticing the ability to better enjoy the everyday messes and real life, because it isn’t so out of control and overwhelming.

I hope this is encouraging for mamas in the same boat ✨
Enjoying our last flower harvest of the season ✨ Enjoying our last flower harvest of the season ✨
My weekend project ✨ We spent a lot of time in our My weekend project ✨
We spent a lot of time in our front yard, but never really on our porch. I bought this porch paint months ago and finally got it done! Now our porch is a cozy place to sit ✨ Inspired by @mustardseedbeginnings super cute porch.
These frames have been sitting empty for a while n These frames have been sitting empty for a while now… I went to order some prints for them the other day, and I didn’t like the price. SO I decided I was going to make my own art for them. I found a fabric remnant at a local thrift store for $0.99 cents and voila. Took all of 5 mins ✨
Such a fun, special day 🤍 Notice the new toys scat Such a fun, special day 🤍
Notice the new toys scattered everywhere 😂
Antiques all day long 🤍 Exciting changes happening Antiques all day long 🤍
Exciting changes happening here at Hand Gathered Home. More to come ✨
Since everyone is saying how social media is fake… Since everyone is saying how social media is fake… here’s some real real life for ya 🙃

Copyright © 2025 · Refined theme by Restored 316