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Deuce Cities Henhouse

I wasn’t kidding around about the goals I set for myself for 2020 – I really want to give it my all and push myself to post twice a week. I figure if I don’t really try, I won’t know if it’s possible. Worst case scenario, I figure out what my limits are and I go from there. To start the year off on the right foot, I wanted to give my office/workspace a refresh. It’s been awhile since I shared it with you. These photos are from 2016 and it’s change a bit since then, but not in like a completed sort-of-a-way, but more like a half-assed sort of away.... READ MORE
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Hiding the Bedroom TV

Hiding the Bedroom TV

Remember back when I was debating moving the bed a few weeks ago? I'm sure you guys are just on the edge of your seat waiting to see what we decided to do. Well, after living with it for a few weeks we decided to go ahead and move the ...
Installing Cove Molding

Closing the Gap

Okay budz, so I try to be true to the history of my 1910 home whenever possible, but there was just this one thing I couldn't handle anymore. It all started way back when we bought the house in 2010 - we were touring the second floor and were checking ...
Closet Cleanout

Free.99

Sometimes the best things in life are free, blah blah blah. Whatever, I couldn't think of a cool intro. You'll just have to tolerate my lame catch phrase. Sorry people. I've been spending tons of time making our bedroom nice, I've got lots to share with you guys in the ...
Bertoia Diamond Chair

New Chair!

Don't pay any attention to that dusty old radiator back there, I'll take care of that later. Look instead at my new chair! After scouring craigslist for the last few weeks I finally found a Bertoia Diamond chair for the corner of our bedroom. I had my heart set on ...
Spicy Sweet Potato Bisque with Bleu Cheese Croutons

Sweet Potato Bisque with Bleu Cheese Croutons

Hi. Make this. That's right guys, I'm back with another recipe, sorry. I know, I know, there have been a lot of food posts lately, but give me a break. I'm in a crazy nesting way, squirreling away and canning stuff for the winter. Our fridge is full to the ...
Light Pink Dresser

Painted Dresser

Well Guys, I'm making some progress in the bedroom. Like I mentioned last week, I'm taking the bedroom makeover pretty slow right now, I want to make sure that I am living in the space and making the right decisions about it before committing to big purchases or making bad ...
Solveig Gin

The Prettiest Bottle of Gin, Ever

Look what I see buddies, it's the prettiest bottle of gin ever made, and it's made right here in Minnesota. Can you even believe it? Goodbye Hedricks, hosta la vista Bombay Sapphire, from this day forward I'm shacking up with Solveig Gin. I promise there will never be another bottle ...
I'm Blushing

I’m Blushing

Via Dressed and Educated Guys, there is something you should know abut me. I’ve spent a lot of my life avoiding the color pink. Why? Because it’s what we’re supposed to like, you know? When I was little I was super shy, any extra attention put my way was embarrassing, ...

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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.