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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

building · Written by Randi Dukes

A DIY Go Kart

When Luke turned nine a few weeks ago, he asked for a go kart kit.  I found a simple go kart kit online {affiliate link}, but decided that my Dad and I could design a similar one and build it without buying a kit.  Luke’s DIY go kart turned out great and I thought I’d […]


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organization · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Garage Organization Ideas

This best garage organization ideas post contains affiliate links. I’m about to tackle a small garage organization project and it’s long overdue!  My garage has become a work space and a storage space and it’s lacking any great organization.  While my upcoming project will be incredibly helpful in taming the toy chaos, what I really need […]


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sewing Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A State Shirt

Today is Tiny Texan Day at Tate’s school and she’ll be sporting this cute bandana-print state shirt along with her boots!  This project may have stemmed from a bit of fifth child mommy guilt {it’s so much easier to just let her wear hand-me-downs from the others – wink} and I decided I’d share its […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Patterned Pencils

These DIY patterned pencils were created as part of a sponsored post for RoseArt.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve been playing this week with something that I love as much as my kids do: the Graphic Skinz Design Studio from RoseArt!  This super-suction vacuum chamber applies color graphics to 3D objects and […]


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creative projects Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

A Peeps Garland

I don’t particularly like eating Peeps but I sure do like looking at them.  I think plump and colorful bunny Peeps are just the cutest things and I couldn’t resist stringing them together to make a fun and whimsical Peeps garland for Easter! To make a Peeps garland, buy a few packages of Peeps.  You […]


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creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Wedding Ideas

These DIY wedding ideas were created as part of a sponsored post for Market Street.  All opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links. Wedding season is coming up and I’ve been seeing wedding ideas springing up all over.  Maybe because I have three girls, I love the idea of a budget-friendly wedding with […]


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creative projects in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Orange Infused Sugar

Infused sugars are a great last-minute hostess gift idea or a sweet {pun intended} favor for an adult gathering.  And they couldn’t be easier {or more affordable} to make!  This orange infused sugar can be whipped up in less than five minutes and the subtle orange taste is a delight! To make one small jar, […]


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creative projects parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Color Powder for a Color Fight

This DIY color powder post contains affiliate links. I shared the active and colorful color fight party we had for my twins’ birthday and now I want to show you how to make the DIY color powder that we used for the color fight!  This DIY version of color powder will save you lots of money […]


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parties::birthday Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A Color Fight Party

food table at a color fight party

Last week my twins turned nine and this week we celebrated with an outdoor color fight party that was a little messy and a whole lot of fun!  We went all out with the color theme and added as much color to the party as we could.  It was a bright and cheerful party and the […]


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creative projects homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Colorful Sitting Area

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 A couple of months ago, I shared the colorful and fun updates that my gameroom is getting.  I’ve been slowly transforming this room from a gigantic {and very messy} play […]


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fonts · Written by Randi Dukes

Current Favorite Fonts

I regularly download new fonts.  You too?  I love seeing what fonts others are using, I try to find fonts I admired in magazines, and, unless it’s a professional document, I’d prefer anything but a standard font.  I have a few favorite fonts that I’ve been using lately and thought you might enjoy seeing them […]


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creative projects Easter · Written by Randi Dukes

35+ Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs

how to decorate easter eggs

Do you decorate Easter eggs every spring?  My kids love the tradition of decorating Easter eggs.  We’ve tried a lot of different techniques over the years, some fun and some decorative {and some downright disastrous!}, and I’m always looking for something new to try.  These Easter egg decorating ideas are all so inspiring and there’s […]


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creative projects parties::birthday · Written by Randi Dukes

Filled Balloon Party Favors

filled balloon party favors

My twins turned nine today {I won’t even get started on how insanely fast these nine years have gone!} and next week we’re celebrating with a super fun party.  I’ve been pondering different ideas for party favors and, since the party is inspired by color, I decided it would be really fun to fill bright-colored […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Cool and Creamy Orange Fruit Dip

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Star Market. The opinions and text are all mine. I love fresh fruit and I love it even more when it’s dipped in something delicious!  This three-ingredient recipe for cool and creamy orange fruit dip is so quick and […]


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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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