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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

creative projects duct tape · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Duct Tape Lanyard

how to make a duct tape lanyard

Here’s a little something you might not know about me.  I’m a sometimes soccer coach.  When the regular coach is unavailable, I sub in as the assistant.  I’ve done it for years … and it’s definitely not my gifting.  I’m a bit too competitive and I lack patience but I can smile and put on […]


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Halloween/Harvest knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Knit Candy Corn Hat

candy corn knit hat

This knit candy corn hat post contains affiliate links. Maybe if I knit for fall, it will come sooner.  I’m so ready for hot apple cider, trips to the pumpkin patch, and falling leaves.  I just finished making a knit candy corn hat and I wanted to share how easy it was to make.  Wouldn’t this […]


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building homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Mirrored Cabinet Makeover

knobs on bathroom cabinet

When we moved into our current house, the previous owners had left a cabinet above the toilet in the master bathroom.  I love it for the storage it provides but the outdated style has always made me a bit crazy.  I’ve been pondering a solution for years and this week, I finally tackled this mirrored […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Earl Grey Iced Tea with Lemon Mint Syrup

lemon mint earl grey iced tea

During the hot summer months here in the south, iced tea is my favorite thing to drink.  It’s refreshing, there are all kinds of fun variations you can make, and everyone in our family loves it.  This earl grey iced tea recipe is sweetened and flavored with homemade lemon mint syrup and it’s a delicious […]


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creative projects parties::birthday sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Ice Cream Cone Headband

how to make an ice cream cone headband

When I saw an adorable ice cream cone headband idea online {the original site no longer exists}, I added it to the birthday plans for Tate’s drips and drops party.  It’s so cute and I thought it would be a great Tate topper for the special day and an adorable accessory for birthday photos! I […]


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parties::birthday Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Drips and Drops Ice Cream Party

ice cream party ideas

Tate’s drips and drops ice cream party took place yesterday afternoon and she had such a great time celebrating being two!  Since September is still pretty hot here in Texas, a drips and drops party with ice cream and water activities, sounded like a great way to entertain a group of two year olds. We […]


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parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Ice Cream Cone Cake

how to make an ice cream cone cake

We just finished celebrating Tate’s second birthday with an ice cream and sprinklers drips and drops party.  You can see all the details by clicking that link but let me also give you a quick sneak peek at the easy and adorable ice cream cone cake that fit perfectly with her ice cream party theme! […]


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parties::birthday sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Birthday Party Dress

easy birthday dress pattern

Since, at her two year old drips and drops ice cream and sprinkler party, I planned for Tate to change out of her party swimsuit when we went inside, I decided to make her a cute little birthday party dress to wear as well. The party colors were inspired by the blue and green tones […]


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creative projects duct tape sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Duct Tape Backpack Bag

duct tape backpack bag with zipper

This duct tape backpack bag post contains affiliate links. I shared this DIY duct tape backpack bag on another site recently and I wanted to share it here for anyone that missed it.  It’s a fun and easy back to school craft and is the perfect little pocket for storing lunch money or special trinkets! My […]


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parties::birthday sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Fish Towel Party Favors

fish swim towel party favor

Since I first saw a sprinkler party in a Martha Stewart Living magazine years and years ago {when I only had two kids}, I was determined that if I ever had another baby, I would have a spring or summer birth so I could have the sprinkler party … and the fish towel party favors […]


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creative projects repurposed sports · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Upcycled Baseball Bracelet

DIY repurposed baseball bracelet

Eli loved this DIY upcycled baseball bracelet idea when we saw it on pinterest a while ago.  We quickly dug out an old baseball from the stash in our garage and made one.  He’s been wearing it every day since.  It’s such a fun idea for a baseball mom or any baseball-loving kid and it […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping up August

Wrapping up august

In August, I finished {and won} the SYTYC competition, made sidewalk chalk and backpack tags, survived sending my twinkies to kindergarten, sewed a monster patch for the redhead, hung new silhouettes, hosted a back to school breakfast, reminisced about ten years of first day of school treats, and made a fort kit.  Phew. I’m so […]


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creative projects Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Wild Card and a Win

Wild card and a win

My Wild Card project landed me in first place {hooray!} but it was such a close race.  Ashley and I were only six votes apart at the end.  Thank you so much for your votes.  I loved taking part in SYTYC and I felt like it really stretched my creativity.  I’d love to do something […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Coffee Punch Recipe

coffee punch recipe

This coffee punch recipe post contains affiliate links. I’ve had many, many requests for the easy, delicious, and creamy coffee punch recipe served at the shabby vintage style baby shower yesterday and I’m happy to share the recipe with you today.  This cold and creamy punch is as delicious as it sounds and gets requested for every shower or […]


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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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