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Hey-O Guys! You won't even believe when I originally started working on this post! It has been nearly 3 months! It's been weighing on me too, I often sit down to work on this post, and I just don't feel right about it so I put it away. The problem with the post was not having to write it, but the actual design process. If you take anything from this, please let it be that slow design is good, and you don't have to always have all the answers (even though having all the answers usually rules)... READ MORE
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Cool Things!

Cool Things!



  • I don't much think about rubber stamps most days. Then I saw these little beauties over on cutetape.com. Don't these look like the best little trinkets to hold in your hands? They come in two styles: Neat Writing and Handwriting. You could also get yourself a set of ...
A Blanket for Gus

A Blanket for Gus


Every new kid in this world needs a blanket he can carry around with him every place he goes. In good Auntie fashion I felt obliged to make our new little buddy Gus something special.


I came across a tutorial for a beautiful cut chenille baby blanket ...
Cool Things!

Cool Things!



  • We came home from the hospital to a pretty small stash of onesies and newborn clothes, no problem though, I am pretty good when it comes to internet shopping and all. I went straight over to Zulily.com to get the latest deals on cool baby stuff I bought one of ...
August (Gus) Jack Allen

August (Gus) Jack Allen


He's Here! The newest member of our family arrived last Friday, the 29th at 2:50pm. After many false alarms and lots and lots of waiting he made it up to me with a speedy delivery. He is a happy and healthy baby, only cries if he's hungry, attempts to sleep ...
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Cool Things!



  • I've been slowly getting the first floor of my house in order. I recently gave my dining room a face lift. Now that I have gotten that out of the way I have moved on to the adjoining living room. I started the make over by refinishing the hardwood floors ...
  • Tardy

    Tardy


    Okay it's official now, this baby is totally late and totally getting on my nerves (literally).

    I started this month out thinking "Yes, July, my kid is going to be born in July! It's finally here!" Now I'm starting to think "What the fuck am I going to do if ...
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    Cool Things!




  • I have been tossing around some plans/ideas for my next huge undertaking at the house. My flower gardens. Now, my home came equipped with a flower garden in the back yard and a few lovely plants scattered here and there but lets face it, it ain't that pretty. The planning ...
  • July Blooms

    July Blooms


    I have been so proud and excited by how my gardens are turning out this year (their 2nd summer) that I wanted to take some time and make a few notes about what flowers are blooming and when. I was so excited to pick my first summer bouquet this weekend, ...

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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.