Guys! I wanted to give you a little update on our basement. All the way back in November we purchased my forever dream coffee table. I’ve had my heart set on this baby for years, and I was so excited to bring it home to live in our basement. In case you might not be familiar, this my friends is the Shroom coffee Table from CB2... READ MORE
Guys! I wanted to give you a little update on our basement. All the way back in November we purchased my forever dream coffee table. I’ve had my heart set on this baby for years, and I was so excited to bring it home to live in our basement. In case you might not be familiar, this my friends is the Shroom coffee Table from CB2... READ MORE
Stylish Shoe Storage
The spring clean up continues over here at Casa La Allen!! This time I've targeted the weird area that sits between the entry way/desk zone and the kitchen. It's also the access point to the basement stairs. It's a weird space that we've never tried to do anything with. It's ...
Have No Fear, Scoops is Here!
I had a new reader (Anna) get in touch with me recently. She had been in a style rut and was looking for help with the master bedroom of her 1916 South Minneapolis home. She was striving for a way to incorporate modern style while still allowing the room to ...
It’s Melting!
Yes, it's happening, it's really happening. The snow is melting and it is melting fast. The temps are warming up, and we can see little peeks of grass along the edge of the sidewalks! Ecstatic doesn't begin to describe the way we are feeling about the coming of spring. The ...
The Hugest Spring To-Do List Ever : Part 3
Guys, don't I look cool in that photo up there? That was me super, super sick, trying to clean our crazy toy land that we call the basement in order to get things ready in time for spring, and the big home appraisal coming up next week. I'm feeling slightly ...
Hello Garden, Hello Spring?
Finn and I held off as long as we could, this time last year we were already knee deep in seeds and plants were sprouting up like mad in our yard. Now, I know last year was a rare occurrence, I know it's not going to be 70º all the ...
My New Nelson Bubble Lamp
Woohoo, I am making progress on this to-do list, more on the boring stuff later this week. For now, I am basking in the glory of finally adding something nice to our entry way area, this new Nelson Bubble Lamp. Remember a few weeks ago how I told you that ...
The Coolest Shoes in Town
I'm super excited about this post today! The coolest shoes in town are now available online!! That's right, Ina Grau shoes are on the internet!! I got my first pair last summer and I love them in a major way. They are one of my favorite possessions I've ever had, ...
It’s Cocktail Time : The Portage
I have been searching for a way to enhance my classic winter cocktail standby, the Manhattan. This cocktail is difficult to modify, because with the correct ingredients, it is perfect. My favorite version is made with Old Overholt Rye Whiskey, Punt e Mes vermouth, and Bittercube Cherry Vanilla Bitters. A ...
