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Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects parties::birthday parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Wire Cake Topper

I’ve seen some really fabulous wire cake toppers in photos lately and I decided to try making my own DIY wire cake topper to suit any occasion.  It was actually quite a fun little project and the outcome is cute and whimsical and can be perfectly personal for a party or other special event like a […]


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printable · Written by Randi Dukes

Happy Pumpkin Everything Printable

It’s September which means only one thing: it’s pumpkin season!  Love it or hate it, pumpkin love is all you’re going to be seeing on the internet for a while and I decided to break you in gently with a happy pumpkin everything printable! You can download the full page printable {the link is at […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Carrot Quick Bread {with Cream Cheese Glaze}

While cleaning out the fridge recently, I realized we had way too many carrots … and they were starting to look like they had very few days of life left in them.  I decided to shred them up and bake them into a delicious, slightly sweet carrot quick bread with a cream cheese glaze.  It […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up August

August is over and you know what that means?  Starting tomorrow, I can pretend it’s fall {smile}.  Although our Texas temperatures likely won’t cooperate, I plan to leap into fall with both feet.  You too?  Before we go there, let’s take a moment to wrap up August by looking at the top ten most viewed […]


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parties::birthday thrifty treasures vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

A Vintage Cupcake Holder

This vintage cupcake holder is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Teleflora and Millennial Blogs.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Every month brings about special birthdays and I’m often looking for a simple and personal way to celebrate the birthday of a friend, a coworker, or even a neighbor.  Gorgeous flowers and a miniature […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Glitter Hair Spray

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received the Conair Quick Twist™ Double-Stranded Braider for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own. #QuickTwist With three girls in the house, there’s a lot of primping and preening and combing and brushing going on every day.  They’ve had […]


in the kitchen school · Written by Randi Dukes

Apple Cinnamon Roll

With fall approaching {it can’t come soon enough for me!} and school back in session, everything is coming up apples around here.  I made an apple cinnamon roll for each of my kids on their first day of school but these sweet treats would be fun to bake for any fall day!  And the best […]


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printable school · Written by Randi Dukes

A Lunch Box Printable

lunchbox ideas and printable

This lunch box printable post is sponsored by Pearls Olives to Go.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. My kids are back at school which means an additional task every day: packing lunches.  Olives have always been a favorite lunch box item for my kids so we’re loving the ease of new Pearls Olives […]


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knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

Knit Mason Jar Cozy

I haven’t been doing a lot of knitting lately but this weekend I dug out the needles and whipped up a knit mason jar cozy.  It adds texture {and color, if you want} to a plain old mason jar and is a great, warm look for fall and winter. I hit up my yarn stash […]


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school · Written by Randi Dukes

21+ Ways to Personalize Pencils

With five kids going back to school next week, I’m up to my neck in school supplies! While I’m not loving having bags of supplies everywhere, I do love new office and school supplies and love to stock up on them when they’re so affordable at this time of year.  I also love to add […]


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creative projects Halloween/Harvest repurposed thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

Repurposed Bundt Pan Pumpkin

You know I love a good repurposed or upcycled project and today’s craft combines all my favorites: repurposing, the color orange, and pumpkins. This repurposed bundt pan pumpkin turned out so cute and will make a whimsical and unique centerpiece for fall! If you watched yesterday’s periscope video {find me on periscope: Randi Dukes/DukesnDuchesses}, you […]


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in the kitchen school · Written by Randi Dukes

Apple-Shaped Hand Pies

With the start of school approaching and the fall season on its way, I have apples on my mind.  Apples just seem like the perfect symbol for this season.  And apple-shaped hand pies bring the perfect flavor for the season too!  These tiny pies make a great back to school treat or a sweet dessert […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Recovered Bar Stools

Are you on periscope?  If so, you may have already seen a sneak peek of this project.  After years of enjoying coffee sack covered bar stools, I gave my stools a makeover with fresh, colorful fabric that looks perfect in our family room.  These recovered bar stools are a breath of fresh air in a […]


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in the kitchen parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Cross Cupcakes

My middle daughter was baptized this summer and we celebrated with super cute, super simple cross cupcakes.  These would be perfect for a baptism or christening, or any church event that requires a celebration! To make these simple cupcakes, I baked a batch of cupcakes from a mix and let them cool completely.  Rather than […]


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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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