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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

creating with kids creative projects duct tape school · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Study Space at Home

how to make a study station

Years ago, I wrote a blog post for Mad About Martha and with all of the virtual and remote schooling that’s happening this year, I decided it might be a great time to revive the idea {please excuse the super old photos}!  School is looking a whole lot different right now, with lots of kids […]


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homefront school · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Set Up a College Apartment

where to shop for college dorm

This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. The opinions and text are all mine. I can’t believe it’s time for the kids to head back to class … and that’s taking all kinds of different formats this year!  My daughter is entering her final year of college and she’s moving into a new apartment […]


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creative projects Cricut in the garden · Written by Randi Dukes

Southern Sweet Tea Container Garden

how to plant a sweet tea garden

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. This post contains affiliate links. I always have a long list of home improvement projects, big and small, but during the summer months, the garden gets top priority.  I love being able to walk outside, grab some fresh […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy Cold Brew Popsicle Recipe

easy cold brew coffee popsicle recipe

This cold brew popsicle recipe post contains affiliate links. Our whole family loves popsicles, especially the homemade kind.  And we absolutely adore coffee.  It only made sense to combine the two, right?  We’ve been cooling down during our current Texas heat wave with this easy cold brew popsicle recipe … and it’s the next best […]


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creative projects repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Upcycled Pulley Planter

upcycled planter idea

This DIY upcycled planter post contains affiliate links. Years and years ago, I bought an old, somewhat rusty, pulley and it’s been sitting in my stash waiting for just the right project.  I wanted to use it for either a pendant light or a repurposed planter idea and I ended up making the latter.  This […]


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building · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Suet Bird Feeder

scrap wood suet bird feeder

This suet bird feeder post contains affiliate links. We live next to a large greenbelt, full of huge trees, so we get a lot of birds flocking to our yard.  The feeder we had hanging in our tree recently broke so I grabbed some extra supplies from my garage and whipped up a super simple […]


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repurposed sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Quilt Garland

repurposed quilt garland craft idea

This quilt garland post contains affiliate links. While we were on our Grand Canyon road trip last summer, we stopped at the cutest junk shop somewhere in Arizona.  There were garlands made out of vintage quilts hanging all over the shop and I was inspired to use one of my old quilts to make this […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Iced Matcha Tea Latte Recipe

iced green tea latte recipe

This iced matcha tea latte recipe contains affiliate links. I’m a lifelong coffee lover but sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like an iced matcha tea latte.  I’ve tried making them many times at home without a whole lot of luck but I’ve finally found just the right measurements to create the perfectly sweetened tea! […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Day of the Week Skin Care or Acne Pillowcases

DIY labeled acne pillowcases

This day of the week pillowcase post contains affiliate links. Changing pillowcases frequently has been proven to help with skin care issues and acne but it can be so hard to remember to change the case or to flip the pillow over … and even to remember whether or not you did it that day!  […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Create a Spring Tablescape with Plants

floral place card idea

This spring tablescape post was sponsored by Southern Living Plant Collection. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m a huge lover of plants, both inside and out.  I love the color and texture they add to a space, and for that same reason, I love using plants as tablescape and party decor.  Whether you’re […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Encouragement Cards made with Cricut Joy

brighter days encouragement card for nursing home residents

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. These are strange times with so many of us staying at home while others, like first responders and healthcare workers, are on the front lines doing everything they can to help those affected.  With the hope of adding […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Caramel Whipped Coffee Recipe

how to make caramel whipped coffee

Have you jumped on the whipped coffee, or dalgona coffee, trend yet?  It’s gone nuts on tiktok and it’s now all the rage at my house, too!  I added some flavoring to create this caramel whipped coffee recipe but it’s amazing without the caramel as well.  If you’re needing a little pick me up, this […]


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creative projects Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

Carrot Patch Easter Basket Idea for Kids

carrot patch themed easter basket idea

This carrot patch Easter basket post contains affiliate links. I’ve never made themed Easter baskets for my kids before but this year I decided it might be fun to try this carrot patch Easter basket idea!  I love the carrot crafts and ideas that pop up at Easter and I’m already on the bandwagon this […]


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creative projects Cricut organization · Written by Randi Dukes

5 Easy Ways to Organize your Home with Cricut Joy

how to make notebook labels

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you seen all the fun posts and projects made with the new Cricut Joy?  I was so excited to tear the box open on mine and get creating.  I was already excited about the new machine but […]


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Welcome to Dukes & Duchesses!

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.

colorful wood DIY garden marker

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creative outdoor garden ideas

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DIY herb garden markers

DIY Upcycled Knife Garden Markers

upcycled cutting board sign in beverage garden

DIY Beverage or Cocktail Garden

lavender sugar

Lavender Sugar Recipe

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