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Dukes and Duchesses

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recap · Written by Randi Dukes

Top Ten Most Popular Posts of 2019

jar of confetti in birthday box

Did you see the countdown posts I shared this week of the best recipes of 2019 and my favorite posts of 2019?  Pop over and check them out if you missed them and then let’s take a look at the top ten most popular posts of 2019!  These are the posts that you all viewed […]


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recap · Written by Randi Dukes

Favorite Posts of 2019

Repurposed plastic bag coffee cuff

This week I’ve shared the top ten recipes of 2019 and the top ten most-viewed posts of the year but I also wanted to share some of my favorite posts of 2019.  These are the ones that weren’t necessarily the most viewed each month but ones that I loved and wanted to share again, just […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Recipes of 2019

chocolate mint milkshake cocktail recipe

At the end of each year, I love to take a quick peek back at the most loved and most viewed posts of the year.  The best recipes of 2019 surprised me!  The recipes that were viewed the most weren’t necessarily the ones that I thought would be.  It just shows that you all love […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

21 DIY Coffee Cuffs to Make

shirt cuff coffee sleeve

This DIY coffee cuffs post contains affiliate links. You know I have a passion for coffee and that actually includes most things related to coffee, including coffee cuffs.  I love making them, often using upcycled materials.  They not only make a cup of coffee look better but they’re also practical, keeping hands from getting too […]


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Christmas creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

Reindeer Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers

how to make reindeer cupcake toppers

This reindeer pom pom cupcake toppers post contains affiliate links. Did you see the whimsical gnome pom pom cupcake toppers I shared yesterday?  When I was making the gnomes, I couldn’t resist making another version: reindeer pom pom cupcake toppers.  There’s just something so cute about reindeer.  These would be adorable for any holiday party […]


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Christmas creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Gnome Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers

gnome cupcake toppers made with pom poms

This gnome pom pom cupcake toppers post contains affiliate links. Gnomes are everywhere this holiday season and I’m loving this fun and whimsical trend!  I shared a few of my favorite gnome gift ideas along with some simple printable gnome gift tags a few weeks ago and now I have a really easy but adorable […]


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creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Glitter Coffee Cuff

DIY coffee cuff gift idea

This coffee cuff post contains affiliate links. I definitely love my coffee but I also have a real thing about cute coffee cuffs, especially DIY versions.  I’ve made a pile of different ones over the years {you can see links to some of those at the end of this post} and I recently made a […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Spiked Coffee Punch Recipe

spiked creamy coffee cocktail punch recipe

This spiked coffee punch recipe post contains affiliate links. If you’ve been around Dukes and Duchesses at all, you know that I have a bit of a coffee obsession.  And you may have seen the amazing coffee punch recipe that’s circulated all over social media {it’s one of my most popular posts and a must-have […]


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Christmas Cricut dogs repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Advent Calendar for Dogs

DIY dog advent calendar

This dog advent calendar post contains affiliate links. For years, I’ve thought about making an advent calendar for dogs.  The other dog crafts and recipes I’ve posted here have always been popular and I thought a pet-themed advent calendar might be a lot of fun … but maybe a little too over the top for […]


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Christmas Cricut parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Awards for a Cookie Decorating Contest

cookie decorating awards made with cricut

This cookie decorating contest post contains affiliate links. Last December, my daughter hosted a cookie decorating party for her soccer team and part of the fun involved a cookie decorating contest.  I used my Cricut machine to make DIY awards and we created all kinds of funny winning categories.  It was the perfect idea for […]


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Christmas creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

25 Cricut Holiday Gift Tag Ideas

upcycled coaster holiday gift tag

These holiday gift tag ideas are part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains affiliate links.   The holiday season is a time where I try to be intentional with relationships whether that’s through gift giving, inviting people over, or sending […]


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Christmas inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

25 Upcycled Christmas Tree Ideas

upcycled scrap wood christmas tree

I love vintage and upcycled elements scattered through my decor at Christmas time and what’s better than a Christmas tree decorated with junk or created entirely out of old items?  That makes my heart speed up a bit and if you feel the same, you’ll love these upcycled Christmas tree ideas!  I haven’t started decorating […]


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creative projects knitting painting repurposed thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make an Upcycled Yarn Bowl

DIY yarn bowl tutorial

This upcycled yarn bowl post contains affiliate links. If you’re a knitter or crocheter, have you ever used a yarn bowl?  It’s a total game changer.  It keeps that ball of yarn from rolling all over the room and helps make sense of those balls that have lost every bit of their shape {please tell […]


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Christmas creative projects Cricut · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Snow Globe Gift Tag

how to make a paper snow globe

This DIY snow globe gift tag post contains affiliate links. When I was designing the paper and upcycled coaster gift tags I shared recently, I came across a vintage truck and tree design in Cricut Design Space and my mind just started snowballing with ideas.  Does that happen to you too?  I knew this little […]


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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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