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We are cabin people forever in our hearts, but now in real life too! We are under contract on a small A-frame-ish cabin nestled in a forest that sits above a sparkling lake. If you have ever spent any time around this blog you know I talk about cabins and cabin vibes a lot. For us, not only are cabins magical little getaway places, but they are beloved, sentimental spaces that on an emotional READ MORE
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in The Cabin
Handmade Finn Gifts

Handmade Finn Gifts



Finn's been receiving some pretty awesome handmade gifts lately and I decided I should probably blog them. His Grandma knitted this up for him in a matter of days. A perfect little dudes sweater.



My Friend Caylie gave Finn her old Twins bear and added his name to the back ...
Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas, Wah?

Happy Halloween and Merry Christmas, Wah?



Here is my first stab at Gocco printing. I think I was pretty successful, I'm happy with the results. I only wish it didn't cost so much... or I would do it all the time, I would imagine that each of these cards with postage cost about 2 bucks a ...
A Vote for me is a Vote for Finn!

A Vote for me is a Vote for Finn!



Our blog is turning into a competition, hope that's not too annoying for all of you. Just know we won't ever mention it ever again, if you can just help us win.

Finn and Elsa's nursery's are part of the ohdeedoh.com color contest, please help by voting for our kids bedrooms ...
Every Vote Counts!

Every Vote Counts!



Elsa's room is up on Ohdeedoh's Small Kids, Big Color contest! Do us a solid and cast your vote! Thumbs up Friends!!!!!
We've only got the rest of the day tomorrow to get enough votes to make it to the finals so be sure to get to the polls ASAP!!!!!!!
Also keep ...
My submission for the Ohdeedoh Color Contest

My submission for the Ohdeedoh Color Contest



Alright, here it is, my submission for the 2009 Ohdeedoh Color Contest, I'll let you know if I actually make it to the voting rounds. I've got my fingers crossed. Nicole (Colzoz) also has submitted her photos of little Elsa's room, you can check those out at this link.











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Sock Update Yo.

Sock Update Yo.



I just realized I never blogged my first pair of socks. Well here they are! Another goal to check off the old bucket list, I am officially now a knitter of socks.



Here's my feet enjoying my new socks.



In other sock news, I am currently working on two different pairs. See ...
A Hat, Just in the Nick of Time

A Hat, Just in the Nick of Time



I finished this hat for Finn right as the flurries began to fall. This is just the perfect thing for him because A: This hat comes fully equipped with a button thus allowing it to stay on Finn's head, no matter how hard he tries this thing isn't coming off, ...
Please don't think I'm crazy

Please don’t think I’m crazy


I'm convinced there is no good that comes from waking up early. As I was lying in bed this morning my brain decided to remind myself that it is October 9th and in 2 months it will be December, and between now and then there are about a million ...

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Hi! I’m Alison Allen

I started Deuce Cities Henhouse in 2009 – a blog about fixing up and restoring my 110-year-old Minneapolis home and updating our worn out and out, dated Wisconsin cabin. My family and I (my husband and two boys) moved into our current home nearly ten years ago, and since then I’ve been chronicling my journey of owning, renovating, decorating and DIY-ing our home.
 
I’m passionate about empowering women to take on projects that they might have normally not had the confidence to do, incorporating modern design and aesthetic into my home, thoughtful design solutions, and landscaping. I’ve done it all, from easy do-it-yourself home improvement projects to full on renovations and remodels.