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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

balsamic maple glazed brussels sprouts

I’m on a total roasted brussels sprouts kick right now!  Last night I added maple syrup to my standard recipe and the result was crazy awesome!  This recipe is so simple but so good and if you’re a brussels sprouts fan, I’m sure you’ll love it too!  Be sure to pin this maple balsamic brussels […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Coffee Hazelnut Overnight Oats

chocolate chip topped coffee overnight oats

This week I had to jump on the overnight oats trend and this coffee hazelnut overnight oats recipe was a great place to start!  It can be topped with chocolate or espresso chips, banana slices, or anything else that will blend nicely with the flavors.  Or, leave it plain as I did for a delicious, […]


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creative projects May Day painting repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Repurposed May Day Basket

Do you celebrate May Day?  I love the tradition of this spring holiday: leaving baskets of flowers on a neighbor’s door knob as a sweet and pretty surprise!  This repurposed May Day basket is made from a glass Christmas ornament and is a fun way to upcycle this left over craft item! To make this simple May […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Donut and Bagel Stands

Last week I shared the colorful paper plate photo booth backdrop we’ll be using at my daughter’s graduation party next month and today I want to share another fun DIY that’ll take center stage: DIY donut and bagel stands!  We’ll be hosting a morning graduation party with a bagel bar and piles of donuts … […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Paper Plate Photo Booth Backdrop

photo booth props for graduation

Oriental Trading provided product for this paper plate photo booth backdrop but all thoughts and opinions are my own. For the second year in a row, I have a kiddo graduating from high school and heading to college!  The next couple of months will be filled with prom dresses and graduation parties and this paper plate […]


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Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

Chocolate Bunny Place Card

chocolate easter bunny place card for tablescape

Can you believe it’s almost Easter?  It really snuck up on me this year.  While I don’t have my Easter dinner menu planned, I do have some table ideas and a chocolate bunny place card is going to take center stage at each place setting!  They’re so cute and fun … and delicious, too!  Don’t be […]


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creative projects Cricut organization · Written by Randi Dukes

PVC Pipe Toothbrush Holder

DIY toothbrush holder made from pvc pipe

Remember the tutorial I shared last week showing you how easy it is to bend PVC pipe?  Well let me show you what I made with those pieces: a PVC pipe toothbrush holder! I wanted something simple and cheap to hold my kids’ toothbrushes in their bathrooms.  They keep tossing them in the drawer and […]


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housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Clorox. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s spring cleaning season and I actually welcome it every year! After months of the windows being closed and having the house closed up tight, I love to open the windows, let the fresh air blow […]


creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Weighted Dropcloth Picnic Blanket

how to pack a picnic

This dropcloth picnic blanket project is part of a sponsored post for as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love springtime where I live.  The trees become lush, the flowers start blooming, and the grass becomes green again after a brown winter.  Before it gets […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Bend PVC Pipe

bent pvc pipe with heat

Did you know you can easily bend PVC pipe?  In the past, I’ve used connectors and fittings to get the angles I needed for projects but now I’ll be using this simple technique more often.  It couldn’t be easier to bend PVC pipe and it takes a tool that a lot of us crafters have […]


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creative projects Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

Jelly Bean Garland

colorful jelly bean garland

We’re gearing up for Easter and ’tis the season of bunnies, chicks, and jelly beans!  This simple jelly bean garland adds a colorful and whimsical touch to your Easter decor and it’s so easy to make … even the kids can help with this simple Easter craft as long as they can handle a sewing […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up March

paper flowers for spring paper flower centerpiece

Another March has slipped right by and it’s almost time to head into April.  I love spring!  The flowers, the gardening projects, outdoor living and entertaining … it’s all such a fun part of the season.  Before we leap right in, let’s take a quick look back at the top ten posts in March.  Click […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Frosted Strawberry Lemonade

frosted strawberry lemonade chick fil a copycat recipe

Have you heard that Chick-Fil-A now has frosted strawberry lemonade on the menu?  As with the other frosted drinks at Chick-Fil-A, I couldn’t resist whipping up my own version of this summer drink.  This refreshing cooler has only a few ingredients and is absolutely delicious!  Try the recipe and then be sure to check out […]


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creative projects Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

Wood Veneer Bunny Napkin Rings

bunny napkin rings for easter

I saw the cutest wood veneer bunny garland in Pottery Barn Kids last week and knew those simple little wood bunnies would translate into super cute holiday table decor.  I made a set of wood veneer bunny napkin rings to use for Easter dinner and I think they’ll look especially cute at the kids’ table! […]


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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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