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↑ drag cursor over image ↑ Wazzup team? I wanted to share instructions for these two plug-in sconces that I recently made for our bedroom at the cabin. I wanted to design something that had retro feel to reference the age of the cabin (circa 1968) but I wanted it to be a little sophisticated as well, so I went with the brass finish, wood canopy and the covered twisted cord. I think READ MORE
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Happy Birthday Elsa!

Happy Birthday Elsa!


We celebrated Elsa's 2nd birthday this past Saturday. It is insane how fast these kiddos grow! It really does seem like yesterday that Aaron and I were bringing this little sweetie baby home from the hospital.


Elsa's has recently decided that she is obsessed with balloons. It made sense that her ...
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How to Make Homemade Pinwheels

How to Make Homemade Pinwheels


Finn and I put together a little tutorial for you on how to make pinwheels. We used pinwheels as a centerpiece for Finn's 3rd birthday last weekend, and it's such a super easy and fast way to add a little fun to any party, we had to share our recipe.

Here ...
Finn's 3rd Birthday Backyard Party

Finn’s 3rd Birthday Backyard Party


We made it! We were able to celebrate Finn's 3rd Birthday this weekend without having to worry about any new brother showing up. We pushed up Finn's birthday party a week early to prevent any tiny party crashers and it worked out perfectly. Since my energy level is hovering around ...
Free Invitation Downloads from The Henhouse Press

Free Invitation Downloads from The Henhouse Press


Last week in our Cool Things! we mentioned that HGTV.com had asked us to design a series of fill-in-the-blank invitations that could be used for any type of party atmosphere. Since we think these babies are so awesome, we'd like to share our invitations with you. Below you will find ...
Cool Things!

Cool Things!



  • Okay, today is a Cool Thing! just for The Henhouse Press, our custom stationery shop. HGTV.com asked us to put together a group of fill-in-the-blank party invitations for their website, as a apart of a feature on year-round party invitations. Click here to check it out. They have a list ...
The Porch is Done!

The Porch is Done!


We've spent the last two weekends spiffing up our porch (which takes a long time these days because we move very slowy) and here are the final results! I blogged a few posts back about how I was going to redo our most beloved porch for less than a $100 ...
Are we weird?

Are we weird?


The Instagram craze is officially here and we’re on board that train. But it all does strike me as kinda weird. I love Instagram photos, but why do I love them? Is it for the digital recreation of an analog nostalgia? Why do I prefer these photos to just regular ...

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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.