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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

creative projects parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Caramel Apple Placecards

These caramel apple placecards were made as part of a sponsored post for Market Street.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Do you have certain things that just make it feel like fall?  Caramel apples do that for me.  Apples and orchards and chocolate and caramel … it all just shouts fall.  And those […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Touchdown Mocktail

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Red Baron. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s college football season and that means just one thing: tailgating! And tailgating is just as fun at home as it is in a parking lot, right? Especially if you have the right food. Because […]


creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

11 Ways to Repurpose a Ladder

Old ladders are so easy to find.  Chances are you have one in your garage or you can probably find one {or ten} at ReStore or a local thrift store.  I even found a fabulous vintage ladder in a neighbor’s trash pile.  And the best thing about old ladders {besides the fact that they’re usually […]


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creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Stained Color-Blocked Basket

This stained color-blocked basket was created as part of a sponsored video for Minwax.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. Stain has a come a long way from the days of a brown liquid in a can!  No longer is stain only used for fences and decks but now it’s entered the craft and […]


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creative projects fall inspiration nature/seasons · Written by Randi Dukes

21 Festive Fall Garlands

DIY fall garlands

This fall garlands post contains affiliate links. Are you ready for cooler weather, pretty leaves, and pots full of hot apple cider?  Fall is probably my favorite season and I want pumpkins everywhere, along with all the fall things!  If you feel the same way, grab a few pumpkins, throw some acorns in a jar, […]


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creative projects parties::birthday Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A Gardening Party

gardening party

We just celebrated Tate’s fifth birthday with a fun and vibrant gardening party and I can’t wait to share all of the bright and colorful details! A couple of weeks before the party, we mailed invitations to Tate’s friends.  The party details were included on a thin strip of paper that guests pulled from a packet […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

A Pumpkin Smoothie

pumpkin smoothie recipe

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything and I have a delicious pumpkin smoothie recipe to share with you! It’s loaded with pumpkin {which makes it instantly healthy, right?} and has a special ingredient that adds […]


homefront organization · Written by Randi Dukes

An Entryway Makeover

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 We have a lot of people trek through our house every week.  We host a weekly church group, we have seven people living in our house, my parents come over regularly, and […]


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creative projects homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

A DIY Painted Rug

This week my front entryway is getting a bit of a makeover.  There won’t be any huge changes, just some re-organization and a few new items.  I’ll share the whole thing tomorrow.  In the meantime, I thought I’d give a sneak peek at one of the projects I made: a DIY painted rug. I started […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy and Delicious Corn Chowder

This corn chowder recipe was created as part of the Cans Get You Cooking campaign with the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. Creating healthy homemade meals for my family is super important to me but, with our busy schedule, saving prep time is also important.  That’s why I keep my pantry stocked with canned goods. […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

The Perfect Pillow {15 DIY Ideas}

DIY perfect pillow ideas

Do you have a lot of toss pillows or throw cushions in your home?  I love small pillows because they can instantly add color, texture, and character to a room with just a tiny change and a small amount of money.  Plus, they’re one of the easiest DIY projects!  If you need a little inspiration […]


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

Light Bulb Pumpkins

repurposed pumpkin lightbulbs

Once September hits, I allow myself to officially think about fall.  You too?  I love fall: changing leaves, hot apple cider, plaid and pumpkins and lots of orange {wink}.  And every season is perfect for upcycling, right?  These light bulb pumpkins are a quick and simple project and they’ll add a fun touch of fall […]


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inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

Decorating Trends for Fall

When I was in Iowa at the Better Homes and Gardens headquarters, we were lucky enough to listen to some of the talented stylists tell us about the decorating trends we’ll be seeing this fall.  I was relieved to hear that some of my favorite trends will be sticking around and some fabulous new trends […]


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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up August

August is over … tomorrow officially becomes the fall season {at least in my head}!  Before we go there, let’s take a look back at the top ten projects on Dukes and Duchesses in August! In August, I made some delicious hatch chile guacamole … … froze up a batch of homemade rolo ice cream […]


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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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