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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up July

I kind of hate saying goodbye to July.  It means it’s time to dive into the back to school preparations and start saying goodbye to summer.  I plan to milk August for all it’s worth. But first, a peek at July.  In July, I sewed a cute little tooth fairy doll, brewed some peach basil […]


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building homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy DIY Wall Desk

DIY wall desk tutorial

When I revealed my little girls’ shared room makeover, I mentioned that the easy DIY wall desk is one of my favorite features in this space.  Today I want to share how I made it.  It was really simple, used very few supplies, and can easily be built with very beginner building skills.   I went […]


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creative projects homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

No Sew Personalized Name Garlands

no sew name garland

This no sew personalized name garlands post contains affiliate links. One of my favorite DIY touches in Lila and Tate’s shared room makeover are the little no sew personalized name garlands above their beds.  These garlands are so simple to make and are a fun way to use up fabric scraps and create a special […]


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homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Shared Room Makeover for Little Girls

shared room makeover ideas

If you saw the lighting makeover post I shared recently, you’ll remember that a bedroom makeover has been in the works for my little girls.  We said goodbye to the crib and moved Tate into her big girl bed.  With that switch, I made a few other small changes to the room.  I spent very […]


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creative projects guest post school · Written by Randi Dukes

School Year Albums

The other day I shared some back to school goodies and today I have a really fun back-to-school post to share with you.  Maggie from Midwestern Girl is a master of paper crafts.  Her scrapbooking, cards, and journals are beautiful!  And it’s your lucky day because today she’s posting here, sharing the cutest handmade school year […]


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inspiration school · Written by Randi Dukes

Back to School Inspiration

back to school inspiration

I’m definitely not ready to send the kids back to school yet and it’s freaked me out just a bit to see all the school supplies in the stores but I have seen some really cute school goodness on etsy and I thought I’d share a few of my favorites for some back to school […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Mocha Gelato Affogato Recipe

mocha gelato affogato

Did you see my yummy post a few days ago where I shared a barista-style homemade coffee drink made from International Delight Iced Coffee?  Well today I have a cool coffee dessert recipe to share with you: mocha gelato affogato.  It’s delicious and would be the perfect ending at a summer dinner party.  And it […]


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building vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

Vintage Wagon Restoration

how to restore a vintage wagon

Remember the vintage wagon I salvaged from a neighbor’s trash pile last summer?  I finally got around to repairing it and this vintage wagon restoration was so simple.  The wagon is now in working order once again and I’m so glad I rescued it from the trash! When I was a child, we had a […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

International Delight Coffee Frappe

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My favorite treat this summer, hands down, is International Delight Iced Coffee.  Every afternoon, while my youngest naps and the other kids watch a show, I pour a glass of my favorite flavor {original} and enjoy a little quiet. This week I decided to experiment and whip up a little barista-style homemade coffee treat.  The […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Toasted Cinnamon Marshmallow Brownies

During a regular grocery trip the other day, I spotted cinnamon bun marshmallows {by Kraft}. Have you seen them yet?  I don’t always love flavor twists on the classics but I thought these might be a fun topper for a dessert. I baked a pan of brownies {with a mix … after all, it’s supposed […]


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in the garden in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Peach Basil Iced Tea

peach basil iced tea recipe

We tried a refreshing new tea this week and I wanted to share it with you.  The basil {fresh from my garden} adds a very distinct flavor but it’s a great mix with the peach.  We drank the first jug in no time and I’m looking forward to making it again.     Peach Basil […]


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creative projects sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Personalized Soccer Bag

personalized DIY soccer bags for kids

This DIY personalized soccer bag post was written as part of a paid campaign with DecoArt and Blueprint Social.  All opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. I recently finished a project that I love and I’m really excited to share it with you!  I used a brand new DecoArt product to make […]


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sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Tooth Fairy Doll

tooth fairy pillow

I’ve been spending at least an hour a week this summer sewing.  It sounds like nothing but it’s been so fun to have that time set aside and I love that I’m getting some projects crossed off my list. One of the things I wanted to make was this adorable tooth fairy doll.  When I […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Broiled Cheesecake Peaches

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My kids love dessert {and okay, so do I!}. In the summer, I like to use fresh fruit and keep it light.  These broiled cheesecake peaches are really simple to make and they’re delicious.  They’re the perfect end to a summer meal. To make them, cut fresh peaches in half and remove the pit.  Place […]


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randi dukes

I’m Randi, a mom of five living in Dallas. I love strong coffee, long lists, bright colors, thrift stores, repurposed junk, and power tools.

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