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You might remember, last year I installed a patio on top of a concrete parking pad in our backyard? Or maybe you don't, in that case, I'll supply you with this convenient link for you to click on. The patio turned out better than I could have imagined, and I can't wait to start enjoying it again this spring! READ MORE
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Cool Things!

Cool Things!



  • I'm a total slacker at these Cool things! lately. It's partly because my life has been so nuts. I am just completing my second week of full time daycare watching Elsa, Finn & Gus, my husband had the flu and I had to sleep on the couch for 5 days, ...
I Started a Tumblr Page

I Started a Tumblr Page



I was inspired to start this page for a three reasons. First, I've had quite a few friends who have started tumblr pages so that they could have an easy way to show off kid photos to family and friends. I've got a lot of those types of photos too ...
Gus Smiles

Gus Smiles


It only took 6 weeks but this guy finally decided to smile at me. What a heart melter ...
Music Room Musings

Music Room Musings


Have I told you that I am spending my days at home now, I am officially a stay at home mom AND taking on watching Colz' Elsa 5 days a week too. It is a crazy party here every day and for the most part I am enjoying it. I ...
Back in the Saddle Again, Sort Of.

Back in the Saddle Again, Sort Of.


Right before we were about to leave for our cabin vacation my three year old got back at me for ruining his life by having this baby and "accidentally" kicked my camera off the couch while staring me right in the eye. We're trying to move on but Finn is ...
Cool Things!

Cool Things!



  • I grew up in North Central Minnesota, surrounded by land and trees and lakes. We had the luxury of space and plenty of room for gardening of any type be it of the flower or vegetable variety. Both my mother and grandmother kept beautiful sprawling flower gardens while ...
Cool Things!

Cool Things!



  • It's Time!!! The Allen fam has been waiting all year to take our much anticipated vacation at Uncle Matt's cabin in Cross Lake, MN. This year will mark the 4th annual TPC & friends family vacation. Jeff and I consider this vacation as the reward for a hard ...
Tea Review: Comfy, Global, Modern Clothing for Kids and Babies

Tea Review: Comfy, Global, Modern Clothing for Kids and Babies


A few weeks ago we were contacted by children's clothing company Tea and asked to review their clothing. Tea is a cool little company located in San Francisco, CA. Their globally inspired designs make for comfy and modern clothes for our little dudes and dudettes! They aspire to be ...

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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.