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Hello buddies. Long time no see! I unintentionally took a little break last week. There was lots going on around here, I was madly spring cleaning and didn't have anytime for the internets. I'm feeling refreshed and ready to be back typing away this week though. I wanted to continue to share what I've got growing in my flower beds, last time I went through in detail what grows in my sunny READ MORE
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50's Stix, A Birthday present for Matt

50’s Stix, A Birthday present for Matt



It's 50's 28th birthday and I decide to make him a Stix case. This case can be used for one of two things, he can either put his drumstix in here, or his paintstix, or both. Either way he now has a styling new case made with love.



Just in case ...
WHAT?! This stuff only happens on Monday's......

WHAT?! This stuff only happens on Monday’s……

I have to apologize for my absence from this blog as of late. I have been making things, really, but my energy level at this point has been terribly disappointing. I will return with grand postings after this baby gets here, promise!

In the mean time, I thought you might ...
Next on the horizon: Planning Finn's 1st Birthday Party.

Next on the horizon: Planning Finn’s 1st Birthday Party.


My next batch of projects will all revolve around Finn's first year of life. As a proud mom, I feel that it is my duty to supply my first kid with the best first birthday in the history of ever. Finn's Thursday babysitter, Matt, aka 50's, aka Uncle Fives paints ...
Just so you know...

Just so you know…


We're just waiting for this baby to get done cooking, plus it's summer time, we'll be back to awesome blogging times very soon ...
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Bruce Springsteen!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Bruce Springsteen!!



Finally the project that took FOREVER, is finally done and I can snuggle with Bruce in bed.



Here he is hanging out on a chair, he looks good in all sorts of rooms in my house.



I took the image from the cover on Darkness on the edge of Town



I import ...
How things are Going: A pillow in honor of Bruce.

How things are Going: A pillow in honor of Bruce.

Yep, it's true, that totally is an awesome crocheted Bruce Springsteen pilllow you are looking at, well sort of. My original goal was to have this pillow done by tonight's Boss concert, but like all projects, they take about one million times longer than originally planned.

Here is a picture ...
Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day



I made a lipstick case for my mom!
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There's no such thing as free

There’s no such thing as free



Last Friday my friend Crystal (aka Rhinosnacks) took me on a Bloomington adventure. Once a year Bloomington has a day that the city will come and pick up whatever garbage you have, for free, no matter if it's appliances, old windows or secret awesome treasures. Crystal and I were interested ...

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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.