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So, I felt like it was time to pop in and say, "Hi.” I haven’t posted much in the last several weeks because it hasn’t felt right. There’s been so many important things happening in the country and community that it felt trivial to post anything at all.... READ MORE
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Flower Bed Break Down : Part II

Flower Bed Break Down : Part II

Hello buddies. Long time no see! I unintentionally took a little break last week. There was lots going on around here, I was madly spring cleaning and didn't have anytime for the internets. I'm feeling refreshed and ready to be back typing away this week though. I wanted to continue ...
Patio Inspiration & Ideas

Patio Inspiration & Ideas

Dude(tte)s! We are committing to this patio thing! I think it will add tons to our outdoor experience and is gonna look-a real nice! Things that I need to tell you about it are as follows. I have been scouring the internets looking for a realistic option for covering the ...
Flower Bed Break Down : Part I

Flower Bed Break Down : Part I

It just occurred to me (aka I got an e-mail asking what the heck am I growing in my gardens) that I've never actually broke it down and shared with you guys what exactly is growing in my Zone 4 flower beds (check your zone). I've done a lot of ...
Thinking About : Outdoor Spaces

Thinking About : Outdoor Spaces

+++ sources +++ top left | top right | bottom left | bottom right Wazzup friends? Things are v up over here. Spring things. Like it's not freezing every day. Unfortch it's pretty brown, dirty and lifeless, but the air is warmer and the sun is hotter. It won't be ...
Thinking Spring : Planters

Thinking Spring : Planters

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | I'm gonna try and get you guys amped up for spring by forcing you to look at these planters, K? Aren't there so many good ones to choose from these days? My favorite is that ...
DIY Light Fixture : Globe Pendant

DIY Light Fixture : Globe Pendant

I know quite a few of you were interested in how I made the pendant light fixtures from our downstairs bathroom. Because I am probably one of your most favorite DIY bloggers, I wanted to share with you a detailed parts list, with instructions! Please note, that a lot of ...
15 Outdoor Sectionals for Under $1100

15 Outdoor Sectionals for Under $1100

Wow. I thought I was going to make it through this winter season without experiencing the SADZ, but this week I have just been dragging. I'm sick of the chapped lips, I'm sick of the snow, I'm sick of the dirt, I'm sick of the gray, I'm sick of coats ...
Spring Fever : Ideas for the Backyard

Spring Fever : Ideas for the Backyard

Alright, I've been trying to not think about spring for a long time. I keep trying to enjoy the winter (which I admit, I've been really good at this year). The last few weeks have been especially warm, and now that it's back to stupid cold again, I just can't ...

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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.