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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

featured · Written by Randi Dukes

A Little Backpack Bag

A little backpack bag

I’m guest posting at The CSI Project today with a fun little back-to-school project.  Please go over and check it out. I’ve started truncating my posts … please pop over to my blog to read the rest!


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family/friends parties/entertaining vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

A Vintage Baby Shower

A vintage baby shower

This afternoon I had the honor of co-hosting a baby shower for my sweet friend, Amanda.  It was such a blessing to be able to celebrate Amanda and her children.  Her family’s story is one of God’s amazing grace and restoration and makes me believe with all my heart that God knows the desires of […]


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in the kitchen school · Written by Randi Dukes

An After-School Treat

sprinkles on milk cups

My kiddos will have a fun little after-school treat waiting when they come home from school today: alphabet sprinkle cups filled with milk, served alongside their favorite snack.  It’s the perfect way to celebrate the first day of school or the end of a successful week … or a great way to encourage the kiddos […]


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knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Market Bag and Some T-Shirt Yarn Tips

A market bag and some t-shirt yarn tips

I sold the original upcycled market bag and had a request for another one.  This one was knit in bright blue {which turned out really pretty} and I learned a few t-shirt yarn lessons that I thought I’d share. {A note:  I use this great tutorial to make t-shirt yarn.} * Choose t-shirts without side […]


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creative projects duct tape school · Written by Randi Dukes

Duct Tape Backpack Tags

duct tape backpack tags

The duct tape used for these duct tape backpack tags was provided by Duck Brand but all opinions are my own. I’ve been having lots of duct tape fun lately with all the great patterns that are available and today I want to show you the simple little duct tape backpack tags I made for my […]


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Elijah in the kitchen Kennedy Lila Luke school Tate · Written by Randi Dukes

The Back to School Treat

The back to school treat

A couple of weeks ago I shared the last ten years of back to school treats I’ve made for my kiddos on their first day of school. Yesterday the tradition continued.  This year I made Krispy Apple Treats from Gourmet Mom on the Go.  I made one change and used green Starburst candies for the […]


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school sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Covered Nap Mats for School

covered nap mat tutorial

This covered nap mats post contains affiliate links. Like most young kids in preschool or kindergarten, Luke and Lila need nap mats for kindergarten.  I couldn’t bear to send them to school with the plain red and blue vinyl mats.  They just seemed too uncomfortable {who wants to sleep on vinyl?}, and too institutional.  I […]


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the blog · Written by Randi Dukes

A Look Back

A look back

{Don’t miss my blogiversary Smidge and Pinch giveaway!} In light of my four years of blogging, I thought it would be fun to look at some of my most popular posts. The Dukes and Duchesses Top Ten #10 :: A Prayer Board {a board for encouraging family prayers} #9 :: Cute and Whimsical Marshmallow Sheep […]


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parties/entertaining playgroup school · Written by Randi Dukes

Back to School Party

Luke and Lila’s playgroup is heading to school and we had to celebrate big with a back to school party!  Next week, four of them will begin kindergarten and one will start pre-K.  It’s a big moment! I always love to plan a party but I had a lot of fun with this one: primary […]


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

Turning Two in Style

Turning two in style

If you’re going to turn two, you should do it in style.  Tate will spend half of her upcoming birthday party in a swimsuit and I decided it needed a little fancying up.  I found a swimsuit at the dollar store {in the party colors, no less} and added a little tutu. There’s really nothing […]


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in the kitchen school · Written by Randi Dukes

Back to School Cakes

Back to school cakes

Every year I make the kids a special school themed treat on the first day of school.  It’s a fun way to celebrate the milestone of another year and another grade.  I thought it would be fun to take a look back {but excuse the very amateur cake decorating}.  If any of you remember the […]


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

Make Your Own Chalk

Make your own chalk

Tate’s second birthday is coming up {how did that happen?} and I’ve been busy planning and crafting.  She’s having a Drips and Drops theme {which translates to sprinklers and ice cream cones} so when I found a cute silicon ice cream mold on major clearance, I grabbed it. This week I used the mold to […]


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creative projects painting thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

The Thrifted Jewelry Holder Tutorial

jewelry holder

I love using old cabinet doors in new ways and this thrifted jewelry holder is such a great way to organize and repurpose all at the same time!  I shared a sneak peek of this project when I first entered it in a craft competition but now I’ll give you a bit more detail and a […]


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creative projects Martha · Written by Randi Dukes

Martha Stewart Inspired Silhouettes

Martha stewart inspired silhouettes

When I painted my orange walls, I decided it was also time to update the silhouettes of the kids.  The old ones were cute but poor Tate {who is almost two} still hadn’t been added and I also wanted to change them up a bit. I saw a fun Martha Stewart idea recently and I […]


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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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