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There’s just something about reflecting on the past year. This was my first year blogging, so looking back to see what you guys liked best was fun. I checked my analytics to see which posts received the most traffic and it surprised me a bit!

Below are my 5 most visited posts for 2019. We’ll start with the 5th and count down. Check them out!

#5 – 5 Ways to Quickly Refresh your Master Bedroom on a Budget

5 Ways to Quickly Refresh your Bedroom on a Budget

Ah, budget friendly decorating… Has there ever been a sweeter phrase? Apparently you all agree with me, because this post was the 5th most visited page on my site in 2019.

This project was super fun. I helped a friend virtually piece together a simple (and affordable) update for the master bedroom in her Colorado Springs Airbnb. The transformation was drastic! Check it out here.

#4 DIY Dried Orange Christmas Garland

DIY Dried Orange Christmas Garland

This one was a super fun DIY that I will definitely be doing yearly. I’m just curious if any of you tried it??
It was honestly the easiest homemade Christmas decor I’ve ever made and it turned out so cute! Next year I’m planning on doing 10x the amount so I can have it everywhere. I’m also planning on using twine instead of thread, because I love the rustic look.

This is one you’ll definitely want to Pin for next year. It’s a fun activity to get the kids (and the whole fam) involved. You can find the post here.

#3 Simple, No Sew Ottoman Reupholster

Easy no sew farmhouse ottoman

This one kind of surprised me. It was a really simple project that transformed this ottoman in a matter of minutes (maybe 30, to be more precise). Sometimes I think people get overwhelmed at the idea of re-upholstering something, but I don’t think it has to be so scary.

Most furniture like this has legs that twist off, and then you cover it in fabric, staple it underneath and twist the legs back on. You can see the full tutorial here.

#2 IKEA Must Haves

IKEA Must Haves

This one was probably one of my own personal favorites, and apparently yours too. There’s just something about IKEA that I love so much. Maybe it’s the simple design, the Scandinavian look, the fact that IKEA trips double as family field trips, or maybe it’s the affordable pricing. I really do feel like you get so much for your money at IKEA. And it’s trendy too.

I know IKEA sometimes gets a bad rep for being “cheap”, but I honestly would disagree completely. Everything I have from IKEA has been pretty simple to put together (our sectional was a breeze, nightstands, high chair, arm chair, book shelves, you name it, pretty simple) and so far it has all held up really well.

If you have an IKEA near you, go check it out! I would recommend having a list if you intend to purchase, that way it’s less overwhelming. Sometimes I even look online first to get a feel for what they offer. If you don’t have an IKEA nearby, they ship starting at $5 too. You can find some of my all-time favorites here.

And now for the most visited post of 2019. Drumroll, please…

#1 Top 10 Farmhouse Kitchen Updates (on a Budget)

This post was the most visited by a landslide. My goal was to create a comprehensive and simple, step-by-step list to create a farmhouse kitchen on a budget, so that the confusion was taken out of the process.

I think sometimes we see something that we like, but we don’t totally pay attention to why we like it, and therefore struggle to recreate something similar. At least I know that I struggle with that sometimes. I’ve started paying more attention to what exactly it is that I like about certain things. This list is a compilation of some of those things. You can check it out here.

Thank you to all who have supported me and my blog in 2019. Please believe my when I say that it means so much to me. All of the comments, shares, pins, you name it, it means more than you know.

I have big plans for Hand Gathered Home in 2020 and I’m excited to share them with you all. Thanks for following along!

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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.

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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 o 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 s Such a fun, special day 🤍
Notice the new toys scattered everywhere 😂
Antiques all day long 🤍 Exciting changes happen Antiques all day long 🤍
Exciting changes happening here at Hand Gathered Home. More to come ✨
Since everyone is saying how social media is fake… here’s some real real life for ya 🙃

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