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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Amazing Ways to Repurpose a Gumball Machine

I have a slight obsession with gumball machines.  I especially love the red, shiny ones but any gumball machine will do!  I found one at a thrift store a few years ago and gave it a bit of a makeover and a new top but after finding these amazing ways to repurpose a gumball machine, […]


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building · Written by Randi Dukes

21+ Scrap Wood Projects

If you like to build or create with wood then chances are you have piles of scrap wood sitting in the garage.  It’s hard to part with good wood and we’re all certain we’ll have a good use for it someday, right?  Well, today might be that day!  I’ve rounded up a pile of fabulous […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Industrial Plumbing Pipe Monogram

As I’ve been making over Luke’s room, I’ve been adding some fun personalized details to give it a rustic industrial look that will grow with him over the years.  This DIY industrial plumbing pipe monogram is a simple project that adds a very industrial touch above his bed.  I got lucky with the simplicity of […]


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home improvement painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Painting Tips to Paint Like a Pro

These painting tips are sponsored by Purdy.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I just finished painting another room in my house {I’ll share the full makeover soon} and while I’m no painting expert, over the years I’ve gleaned some painting tips that have made painting quicker and easier.  Check out my painting process and […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Tortilla Apple Dumplings

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of TortillaLand. The opinions and text are all mine. #gotortillaland #partyfood Quick and easy desserts are my favorite and these tortilla apple dumplings are not only simple to make but they’re a fun change from regular cakes and cookies and absolutely delicious! They’re simple enough […]


printable Valentine's Day · Written by Randi Dukes

Dino Valentine with Printable

It’s almost time to start thinking about making homemade valentines.  Or maybe you’ve already started thinking about it.  Since almost all little boys, and maybe little girls too, go through a big dinosaur stage, a dino valentine is the perfect homemade valentine for young kids.  This easy idea will be the hit of the preschool […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Cross Stitch Cork Trivet

I’m so smitten with cross stitch lately but I’m especially smitten with cross-stitching on nontraditional items.  This cross stitch cork trivet is my latest experiment and I love the way it turned out.  It’s a cheap and easy project and super useful too … the best combination.  Let me show you how simple it is […]


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organization · Written by Randi Dukes

Favorite Organizational Tips and Products

The new year is all about new goals and new plans … and for me, new opportunities to organize my home!  The new year always gets me geared up to clean and reorganize and get things in tip-top shape.  And certain items just make the job easier, don’t they?  I’ve teamed up with a group […]


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housekeeping knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

Knit Dish Scrubbie

knit dish scrubbie pattern

This knit dish scrubbie post contains affiliate links. If you make an effort to reuse and recycle and watch how much you add to the landfills, you’ll love this tutorial for a simple knit dish scrubbie.  These little scrubbies take less than twenty minutes to whip up, could easily be crocheted instead if that’s your […]


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homefront organization · Written by Randi Dukes

Laundry Room Organization {Useful and Stylish}

I received compensation from BHG at Walmart for my participation in the BHG Live Better Network.  However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. #BHGLiveBetter I spend a lot of time in my laundry room.  One time I tried to figure out how many loads of laundry I do each week for our family of […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Mini Meatball Subs

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of General Mills. The opinions and text are all mine. Football viewing is in full swing around my house and I feel like the TV is constantly tuned to a game. While I don’t love football as much as others in my house, I do […]


building creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY PVC Pipe Playhouse

For Christmas, we gave Tate a playhouse.  A storebought PVC playhouse.  And it promptly ripped as we assembled it.  While we packed it up to take back to the store, I decided I’d create my own PVC pipe playhouse for Tate.  This tutorial is very simple and could probably use a bit of tweaking but […]


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organization printable · Written by Randi Dukes

Linen Closet Organization {plus an Ultimate Cleaning and Organization Resource}

The start of a new year gets me in the mood to organize and clean.  You too?  I’ve been cleaning out clutter in cupboards, reorganizing closets, and generally tidying up around the house.  If reorganization makes you happy too, check out my linen closet organization then scroll through the bottom of this post and click on […]


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housekeeping sewing · Written by Randi Dukes

A Simple Guide to Basic Mending

One of my goals this year is to keep up with my mending.  I have a mending basket that sits on my sewing table and it rarely gets touched.  The kids throw things in there and by the time I get around to looking at them, they’ve outgrown them {which is actually a great way […]


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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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