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Hey Team! I didn’t mean for that break to be so long. I’ve been struggling with some SADz and my motivation and focus has been lackluster these past few weeks. I’m so looking forward to a break in the weather. The snow and shoveling is relentless and a constant reminder of how much has to change in order for spring to get here. I know there has been lots of snow all over the country and it really is debilitating.... READ MORE
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My Favorite B&W Wallpaper

My Favorite B&W Wallpapers

I'm sorry, I'll stop complaining about this awful weather soon, but it does kind of actually sort of have something to do with this post. I would much rather be telling you guys about my garden, or my plants, or the porch, or landscaping ideas, but alas there is none ...
Boucherouite Rug

Vintage Rag Rug in the Entry Way

So this "spring thing" isn't happening here in Minnesota, it's sad to say at the very least. Today we are seeing our first sunny day in over a week, and the temp is still hovering around 40º. The weather reports say that maybe by the end of next week we ...
Inspiration or Torture?

Inspiration or Torture?

Happy almost weekend time guys! Thanks for hanging with me there over the last few days. It seems that my server was the target of some hackers, doesn't that sounds so cool and badass? Thankfully, nothing really really bad happened to the old blog, but it did result in slow ...
Obsessed

Obsessed

Our little guy Gus has become a bit obsessed with drawing recently. I'm surprised by this because although Finn likes to draw, he was never really into drawing in a non-stop-over-a-period-of-days-with-only-eating-and-sleeping-as-your-only-other-activities sort of a way. I've never seen a kid so into something like this, he watches his hand make ...
Installing Outdoor Globe Lights

Hanging Outdoor Party Lights

Over the winter, my old man and I did something pretty dumb. Let me start by saying we had really good intentions. We wanted to make a new annual Allen Christmas tradish and burn down our Christmas tree the day after New Year’s day, duh. It sounded like a cool ...
Can you Feel my Rug Buzz?

Can you Feel my Rug Buzz?

Yo Budz!, Thanks for sticking with me there while I was on spring break with the kidrens. Guess what arrived in the mail last week?? That's right, a new rug for the living room, and yes, I finally decided on one. You may have noticed that this rug is not ...
Spring! Spring! Spring Break!

Spring! Spring! Spring Break!

Hey Guys! It's getting so close to being spring around here, but unfortunately my backyard is still covered in snow. I know the first spring flowers are coming and I can barely stand the wait. This spring has been a total bummer when it comes to being on time this ...
Etsy Finds

Etsy Finds

1 Pink 1947 Motorola Radio from Robs Antique Radios - $129.00 + $20.00 (for shipping) 2Vintage Avon Coral Powder Container from Maria's Farmhouse - $15.00 + $6.00 (for shipping) 3Shabby Chic Flat Sheet with Coral Flowers from Junque Du Jour - $13.95 + $5.95 (for shipping) 4Vintage Redwing Coral/Salmon Planter ...

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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.