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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Get the Fixer Upper Look on Amazon

fixer upper inspiration

This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Have you joined the Fixer Upper craze?  Chip and Joanna Gaines and their amazing farmhouse style have captured the attention of people everywhere and we all want to mimic some of that amazing style, don’t we?  Or we want to mimic the style without the hefty price tag […]


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in the kitchen St. Patrick's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Chocolate Mint Puppy Chow

mint chocolate puppy chow mix

Sometimes a sweet tooth just has to be satisfied and chocolate mint puppy chow is the perfect way to do that!  It takes mere minutes to make, is minty goodness all wrapped up in a snack mix, and you can tell yourself that the cereal makes it one hundred percent healthy {smile}. To make a batch […]


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creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Paint a Fabric Chair

fabric chair painted with chalky finish paint

Did you know you can paint almost anything?  Even a fabric chair?  I recently gave a tired, old upholstered chair a very big makeover and I want to show you how to paint a fabric chair, a super easy way to transform a piece of furniture with very little skill! This chair started as a […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Easiest Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons. The opinions and text are all mine. Easy weeknight dinners are my favorite and even more so when they involve the crockpot and items I have on hand.  This easy crockpot chicken tortilla soup is so simple and it’s so delicious that it’s […]


creative projects repurposed sports · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Basketball Coffee Cuff

upcycled basketball coffee cuff

We love basketball in our house.  One of my daughters plays, one used to play, and both boys play {my son’s varsity team just sealed a spot in the playoffs!}.  The idea for this simple upcycled basketball coffee cuff was born out of my love for coffee and basketball and would make a great gift […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

15+ Ways to Repurpose Vinyl Records

repurposed vinyl records

Every time I’m at the thrift store, I walk by the old vinyl records and wonder what I could make with them.  After seeing all these ways to repurpose vinyl records, I’m going to grab some the next time I’m at the thrift store and try my hand at a few of these projects.  Click […]


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printable Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Mugs and Kisses Gift Idea

I have a super cute {and punny} mugs and kisses gift idea to share with you today featuring the fabric monogrammed mug that I shared yesterday.  This is adorable for Valentine’s Day but it would really be cute for a gift for any occasion for anybody … a teacher, a neighbor, or even a fun […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Fabric Monogrammed Mug

dishwasher safe fabric monogrammed mug

I love monograms {I do live in the South, after all} and I love monogrammed mugs but a fabric monogrammed mug is now my absolute favorite.  This tutorial will show you how to make a fabric monogrammed mug that’s dishwasher safe.  Amazing, right?  And it couldn’t be easier! To make a fabric monogrammed mug, you’ll […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Hot Italian Dip

hot italian dip recipe on crackers

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ragu®. The opinions and text are all mine. Ready for a day of watching football, cheering on your favorite team, voting on the best ads, and snacking all day long? Add this hot Italian dip to your game day menu for a hearty appetizer […]


homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

Dining Room Tour

This dining room tour was sponsored by Nebraska Furniture Mart.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. After having the same dining room table for twenty years, we just got a new one and I thought it might be fun to give you a dining room tour of the updated space!  I have a very […]


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parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Backyard Movie Night Party

ATS Rentals provided the projector for our backyard movie night party but all thoughts and opinions are my own.  This post also contains affiliate links which means I receive a percentage of the sale if you make a purchase. Last weekend, my oldest daughter celebrated her birthday with a pile of friends and a backyard movie […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Cheesy Cauliflower Leek Quiche

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sargento®. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you watch the show Chopped?  We watch it a lot and it’s always so much fun seeing what ingredients the cooks get in the secret basket and then seeing the final creation.  Have you ever wondered […]


leap year · Written by Randi Dukes

Leap Year Frog Cones

Welcome to February, all twenty-nine days!  When Leap Year only comes once every four years, you have to celebrate!  And frogs just seem like the natural choice for anything that has to do with leaping, don’t they?  These leap day frog cones are so quick and easy but the kids will love them … and […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up January

The first month of the year is almost over and, as always, I love to take a quick peek back at the highlights of the month.  I especially like to see what you all enjoyed the most.  January was full of a bit of everything, from recipes to organization to fitness accessories, and even a […]


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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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