About

ABOUT ME
(Alison Allen aka Scoops)

I spent the better part of my 20′s hanging out in a touring van, driving around the country with my good friends and husband (Jeff). I spent most of my nights at a bar, a show or a party. So far, I can safely say, these times were some of the best of my life. I learned a lot of things about myself and the world around me, and especially the people I love and hold near and dear. In the fall of 2007 I found out I was expecting a baby boy (who has since been named Finn), we were surprised to say the least, but we made a commitment to ourselves and each other to stay true to who we are, keep our good friends close and to be willing to fight, together, to carve out grand ambitions and larger-than-life dreams… We’re now 2 kids deep (Gus showed up July 2011) and I can proudly say we live by these ethos every day.

A History of the Henhouse

It wasn’t long after having my first son Finn, that domestic side of me took over. All of a sudden I found myself needing projects constantly. I took up crocheting first, then knitting, I started cooking elaborate meals and baking tons of sweets. Parties were never the same, they were always a big event that involved more than just a keg of beer and some cups. I needed a way to share all these new feelings and endeavors and then poof, what do you know, my best friend in the whole world was pregnant and expecting her first baby too. I wasn’t gonna be the only momma any longa! Within months of Nicole’s (Colz) daughter Elsa being born there was talk of a blog and in February 2009 we posted for the first time as Deuce Cities Henhouse.

What the heck is Deuce Cities anyways?

‘Member how I said I used to go to a lot of parties? Well, Deuce Cities (slang for the twin cities aka Minneapolis/St.Paul) was my party blog. Yep, a visual record of all of the crazy shit I have ever done. So if you’re curious to see what I was up to between the ages of 24 and 27 check it out, I won’t even try and be embarrassed.

Contact

I’d love to hear from you! Let me know if you have questions about me, the site, the house, projects or anything else you find on the blog. E-mail me here.

Thanks for reading!