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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

cars thrifty treasures travel vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

Where to Go Junking in Texas

Ford provided me with a vehicle for my junking trip.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Last weekend, I spent the weekend with a few girlfriends at a lake house near Austin and, on the way, we did some junking in Texas.  {If you follow me on instagram and twitter, you probably saw some fun […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up April

How are we through the first four months of the year already?  At this rate, it’ll be Christmas before we know it.  {Please don’t tell me if you’ve already started Christmas shopping!}  April was full of a lot of fun crafts and projects.  Let’s take a look back at the top ten posts in April […]


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creative projects Mother's Day Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Monogrammed Slippers

If you love to give handmade gifts, I have a super easy idea to show you.  Whether you’re planning a gift for Mother’s Day or a special birthday, or getting ready for a spa-themed party, these DIY monogrammed slippers are just the thing! To make these, I bought plain white slippers at the dollar store […]


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in the garden · Written by Randi Dukes

5 Steps for Planning Your Garden

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro®. The opinions and text are all mine. Spring has arrived and I’m so ready to get planting.  Last weekend we got outside and got our hands dirty, planting two of the gardens in our front yard.  After years of failed gardens and dead […]


May Day Mother's Day printable · Written by Randi Dukes

Printable Mason Jar Wrapper

Need a quick and easy gift idea?  This simple floral gift will work for any occasion: Mother’s Day, teacher appreciation, May Day, or even just a sweet token of affection for a neighbor.  And with this printable mason jar wrapper, it couldn’t be simpler to whip up! Make a quick stop at the grocery store […]


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in the garden · Written by Randi Dukes

25+ Ways to Make an Herb Garden

One of the things I love most about summer is being able to grow piles of fresh herbs.  There’s something so great about walking out into the backyard to pick a bunch of fresh basil for a dinner recipe.  This year I’m thinking about finding a new method to my herb garden madness and I thought […]


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creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Painted Burlap Coasters

I was shopping at Michaels this week and came across small square burlap canvases that I knew would make super cute painted burlap coasters!  For just a few dollars and a few minutes of painting, I now have colorful striped coasters sitting on my coffee table! To make these striped coasters, start with square burlap […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

Graduation Cap Cupcake Toppers

graduation cupcakes

Whether you’re celebrating kindergarten graduation or high school graduation {or anything in between}, cupcakes are a must.  These graduation cap cupcake toppers can be placed on homemade or storebought cupcakes and they take just a few minutes to make.  In fact, you probably have all the needed supplies sitting around the house. For each cupcake […]


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creative projects in the garden · Written by Randi Dukes

Wood Burned Plant Markers

The weather has warmed up here in Texas and it’s time to get my backyard pots planted and my herbs growing!  I love to fill large pots with herbs and let them grow on the patio all summer long.  Last year I marked my pots with painted twig plant markers but this year the herb pots […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Creamy Coffee Cooler

It’s always the right season for coffee but now that the warm weather is hitting hard, it’s the perfect season for cold coffee.  This creamy coffee cooler is a super simple recipe but so delicious that it’ll quickly become a summer favorite.  It’s the perfect afternoon pick-me-up and sweet treat all in one! All you […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

5 Ways to Use DIY Concrete Letters

I’ve become a bit smitten with the concrete trend. And yes, I know I’m late to jump on this bandwagon but it’s never too late to grab hold of a good thing, right?  I’ve done a little of my own concrete crafting this week and I have a cute idea for you: 5 ways to […]


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building · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Chicken Coop

This DIY chicken coop post contains affiliate links. I’m so excited to share this amazing repurposed project with you!  It’s the fruit of a lot of labor {none of it mine … smile}.  One of my friends took our old, almost-unused playhouse that my kids had outgrown and repurposed it into a fabulous DIY chicken coop! […]


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home improvement homefront organization · Written by Randi Dukes

Garage Makeover

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Newell Rubbermaid. The opinions and text are all mine. I just finished a home improvement project that I’m so happy with: a garage makeover! Our messy, toy-littered garage now has an organized wall that contains all of the outdoor toys and sports equipment! A […]


in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Homemade Italian Soda

Last week I shared an italian soda bar idea and I thought I’d share the recipe separately for those of you that want to skip the party but still want to pin the drink!  This recipe for homemade italian soda is so easy and it’s always fun at dinner parties or get-togethers.  The guests get to […]


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Welcome to Dukes & Duchesses!

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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DIY Beverage or Cocktail Garden

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