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This post was made in partnership with NewTechWood. They provided me with the decking for the patio, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I wasn't aware of it for a long time, but I recently discovered that our backyard was hiding something amazing from us. This awesomeness was disguised as a concrete slab next to our garage that was probably intended for overflow parking. We are a two car READ MORE
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Can't wait to Imaginate

Can’t wait to Imaginate



Uncle Matt, aka 50's, aka Uncle Fives picked up some good finds at a garage sale last week. A green felt cowboy hat, and a plastic bear mask will soon lead to fun, fun, fun. Can't for my little guy to tell me he's some sort of scary faced bear ...
I'm Loco for Gocco

I’m Loco for Gocco


Our friend McTubbins aka Aaron Anderson aka Hollingsworth J McTubbins heard that I/WE was/were looking for a Gocco and graciously donated his to the Henhouse cause. Now nothing can stop us, invitations and "than you" cards, here we come!
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Birthday Socks made with Love (and yarn)

Birthday Socks made with Love (and yarn)


I am so proud of these socks, they are 2nd pair I've made, and they are so awesome. This pattern is found in the Knitting Vintage Socks book by Nancy Bush. There are at least 5 other patterns I'd like to make in that book, so I will be ...
Happy 28th Birthday Jeff!

Happy 28th Birthday Jeff!



We celebrated Jeff's birthday yesterday, it was crammed right in between a busy school schedule and a busy work schedule. Finn and I try our best to make it special, starting with the best birthday cake to date.



Finn helps by decorating all of Jeff's gifts, not only do his drawing ...
Socks on the Brain

Socks on the Brain



I've been bitten by the sock making bug, good thing winter's coming soon. I've purchased three kinds of yarn and plan to get sock making asap. Anyways if you don't see me around the internetwebmachine for a few days, you know where I'll be.



I can't wait to make these into ...
Happy Birthday Rippy!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Rippy!!!!!!!!!


In honor of Aaron's Birthday and the unofficial last day of Summer and my return to work after 8 weeks off, we decided to have a few folks over for some food and some yard games.

Elsa and I had our work cut out for us. First thing's first. Cupcakes for ...
An Organized Craft Zone

An Organized Craft Zone



I've had a craft closet for almost a year now, it has just been turning into a major junk pile though. Last night in a fit of inspiration I decided to go through all my stuff and organize my junk pile into a functional craft zone.



Unfinished business.



I think this cross ...
1 is the loneliest number

1 is the loneliest number



This sock is so lonely.



Good thing I know how to make socks now. I make this sock guy a sock buddy, problem solved ...

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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.