Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

creative projects printable · Written by Randi Dukes

A Coffee Gift {with Printable}

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. I love giving little no-reason gifts to friends and family. Just a little something to let them know I’m thinking about them. Don’t you love to receive a surprise? This cute little coffee gift has […]


creative projects dogs Halloween/Harvest Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Halloween Treats for Dogs

This halloween treats for dogs shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post contains affiliate links. #TrickorTreatEm #CollectiveBias This Halloween, we’ve decided to let our dog get in on the fun {although I’m not sure she considers a shark costume all that fun … smirk}.  This […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Homemade Pumpkin Cobbler

This pumpkin cobbler was created as part of a sponsored post for Albertsons.  All thoughts are my own. #StockUpSale It’s the season of pumpkin and today I’m sharing an easy recipe that you’ll definitely want to pin: homemade pumpkin cobbler!  With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and a cup of coffee alongside, […]

homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

A Felt Ball Rug

I received a felt ball rug in order to share about it in this post.  I received no other compensation and all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’m in a bit of a makeover mood around home these days.  I finished building the console for my family room, I gave one of the kids’ […]

homefront painting Silhouette thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

A Bathroom Makeover {for Kids}

Earlier this week, I shared the MirrorMate transformation in my younger kids’ bathroom and today I’m sharing the entire bathroom makeover!  This bathroom went from being plain and drab to looking like a finished, fun space for the kids and I love the transformation! The bathroom looked like this before I started.  Totally white with […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up September

I’m a day late but before we charge into all things fall in the month of October, let’s take a peek back at the top ten most popular posts for September! In September, I shared some beautiful DIY fall garlands … … made a delicious pumpkin smoothie … … rounded up 11 ways to repurpose […]

home improvement technology · Written by Randi Dukes

Lighting the Home with Smart Light Bulbs

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GELink #CollectiveBias I hate entering a dark room or a dark house.  You know that moment when you turn off all the lights in the house and head to bed but the bedroom is completely dark?  I hate […]

home improvement homefront · Written by Randi Dukes

A Framed Mirror {and a MirrorMate Giveaway}

MirrorMate provided me with the product used in this post.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. A few months ago I shared the inspiration I had for my kids’ bathroom makeover.  I finally got the job done {you can see the full bathroom makeover here} but today I want to share the transformation my […]

parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

A Self Serve Coffee Bar

This coffee bar was created as part of a sponsored post for Eight O’Clock Coffee as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Happy National Coffee Day!  As one of the world’s biggest coffee lovers, I plan to celebrate all day long with a cup of coffee in […]

creative projects Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

A Simple Candy Corn Costume

If you love Halloween, then it’s an exciting day today!  I’ve joined with 80+ other bloggers to bring you a whole pile of DIY Halloween costumes including my simple candy corn costume! I’m teaming up with Jamie Dorobek and her handmade Halloween costume site, Really Awesome Costumes, to bring you tons of easy ideas to craft up DIY Halloween costumes […]

Halloween/Harvest · Written by Randi Dukes

A Halloween Wreath

I received product and compensation to share this Halloween wreath post but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I love to decorate for the holidays and seasons but I don’t love the scary side of Halloween.  I do, however, love orange {but you already know that about me, right?} and decorating with the orange […]

building homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Media Console

I just finished the largest DIY project I’ve ever tackled: a DIY media console for my family room.  If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen some photos along the way {#DIYwithDad} and I’m excited to finally share the finished console with you! We started out using Ana White plans as a base […]

in the kitchen social spark · Written by Randi Dukes

Grilled Teriyaki Sausage Kebabs

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Butterball Every Day. All opinions are 100% mine. Our family calendar requires a spreadsheet to figure out who’s going where at what time and when.  With five kids, every night is busy and right now, there isn’t one free evening.  Even with a busy […]

creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Monogrammed Coasters

I’ve been playing around with a fun tool that’s perfect for all of you that like to craft and DIY: the Dremel Micro 8050 Tool {from the Dremel line of versatile tool systems that provide the perfect solution to any craft, DIY, or hobby project}.  I’ve had so much fun testing out this tool and […]

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