Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

in the kitchen St. Patrick's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Spiked Mint Chocolate Milkshake Recipe

This spiked mint chocolate milkshake recipe post contains affiliate links. We’ve got the most amazing mild spring weather in Dallas right now and it has me remembering how much I love this time of year.  It also has me dreaming of evenings on the patio and summer cocktail parties with friends … and this spiked […]

homefront repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Upcycled Fan Cover Light Fixture

This DIY upcycled fan cover light fixture post contains affiliate links. Do you remember the DIY challenge I took part in last month?  I shared my DIY shoe shelves as part of a build to organize challenge and then shared a round-up of some of my favorite closet organization ideas.  Well, it’s time for another […]

Cricut knitting repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Plarn {Plastic Yarn} Coffee Cuff

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains affiliate links.   Last week I shared a post telling you all about the crafting hand tools that Cricut has in addition to their machines and this week I want to show you […]

Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Everything You Need to Know About Cricut Hand Tools

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.   Did you know that in addition to the Cricut Maker and the other amazing cutting machines and accessories, Cricut also has a collection of hand tools?  While I definitely use my Cricut Maker a TON, […]

homefront organization · Written by Randi Dukes

Home Office Update

This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here are genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Ludlow to review this product. I recently finished a big home office update and I’m so excited to share it!  It’s amazing what a difference new furniture can make in a room, transforming it from […]

knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy Knit Word Pillow

This easy knit word pillow post contains affiliate links. I love to have a lot of pillows around the house to add a cozy feeling, a bit of color, and a bit of added comfort as well.  I saw a neat idea for a knit word pillow one time in a magazine and I’ve had […]

repurposed sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Upcycled Mail Bag Pillow

Years ago, I bought an old mail bag at Canton or Round Top or some other junk sale.  I’ve used it for a few things over the years but recently I decided to turn it into something a bit more permanent and this DIY upcycled mail bag pillow was created!  It’s quirky, whimsical, and colorful […]

organization · Written by Randi Dukes

7 DIY Ideas for Closet Organization

This closet organization post contains affiliate links. Earlier this month, I shared a quick DIY project to help organize the shoes in our front closet and today I want to share other DIY ideas for closet organization that were shared by some of the other bloggers in February’s build to organize challenge!  I don’t know […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up February

I know February isn’t quite over but I’m wrapping it all up today because I have a fun round-up planned for tomorrow.  The month of February flew by … thank goodness it’s the only month with only 28 days.  I really need those extra 2-3 days each month to get things done {wink}.  Can you […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Spiked Frosted Lemonade Recipe

A few years ago, I shared a frosted lemonade recipe {a knock-off recipe of a drink sold at a popular fast food chain} that’s been really popular on this site.  And with good reason: it’s slightly sweet, perfectly tart, and completely delicious and it only has a few ingredients so it’s crazy easy to whip […]

building organization · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Shoe Shelves for a Closet

I’m super excited about something I’m participating in this year: a monthly DIY challenge with a pile of other bloggers!  Each month we’ll create something that fits the theme, link up to all the other projects by bloggers {you can see the other projects by scrolling down to the bottom of this post}, and I’ll […]

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