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Deuce Cities Henhouse

Hey Team! It's that time of year, you know what I mean - you're always feeling chilled and your lips are always dry. It's all the best parts of winter (a major N-O-T on that one). I've recently been on the hunt for both a not-ugly heater for my office redeux after my previous cheap-o heater died at the end of last winter... READ MORE
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Tips for taking Successful Interior Photos

How to Take Successful Interior Photos : Part 1

Last July, my internet pal, Dana over at House*Tweaking sent me an e-mail asking for some tips on taking interior photographs. First of all let me say, I don't think she be needing any tips, but because she asked I obliged and let her know a few of the simple ...
Restoring Vintage Furniture

Refinishing the Dining Room Table

Six years ago we bought a mid century 1958 Drexel dining room table from a seller on craigslist. I didn't know how much I'd grow to love the table when we first purchased it, at the time it just fit the bill. It had good lines, minimal wear and most ...
Sowing Seeds Indoors

Sowing Seeds Indoors

Hey! Guess what? This is going to be my first official post of the year for Ace Hardware! I'm sincerely so, so excited to be working with them - I just love my neighborhood Ace Hardware store, and I feel really fortunate to be teaming up in a brand that ...
Think Green

Let’s Think Green!

+++ source +++ French By Design Only one more week of February left! I always put these milestones in my head during the winter, it helps me cope. March 1st is a biggie, you see once we get to March the weather eventually has to warm up, the sun will ...
A Plan for the Basement

A Plan for the Basement

Alright pals, I've got some fun stuff to share today. At least I think it's fun, maybe you will think it's lame and boring, but it's my blog, so whatever ;) We are in the midst of starting our big basement revamp project. This will be the biggest investment we've ...
Last Minute DIY Valentines

Last Minute DIY Valentines

Friends. Are you in need of a last minute DIY valentine for your kids? Don't worry, I got you. Check out both of these super cute valentines my kids and I have handmade for valentines days of yore. Both are easy, fun, kid friendly, and made with stuff you can ...
Ikea has spring figured out

Ikea is Getting Springy

Did you guys happen to see the new line of Ikea planters on the Livet Hemma blog yesterday? If you're in need a little dose of spring, may I highly suggest you pick up a few of these. I had seen the watering can two weeks ago, and snatched it ...
About Our Gus

About Our Gus

Hey Friends. I’m gonna talk a bit about the Allen fam today. Some of you may have noticed that I’m not posting as frequently as I was a few months ago. There’s a good reason for that: our youngest Gus has been taking up a lot of my days. We’ve ...

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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.