Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

in the kitchen school · Written by Randi Dukes

Easy Mini Apple Donuts

Every year, I make my kids a special treat on the first day of school.  Something with a school theme that makes the day feel special and gets the year off to a fun start.  This year, these easy mini apple donuts might be our first day treat … and they can be yours too […]

creative projects painting repurposed Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Toothbrush Holder

This upcycled toothbrush holder was created as part of a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s National Coffee Month and I’m doing my part to consume enough coffee to make America proud {smile}. Since I love to drink a cup of coffee sweetened […]


creative projects school · Written by Randi Dukes

Dorm Seating and Storage Made From a Plastic Crate

This dorm seating and storage post is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dormify. The opinions and text are all mine.  This post contains affiliate links. It’s that time. Kids are packing up, eating their last homemade meal, and getting ready to head to the dorm for college life.  And decorating a […]


creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

25 Shark Week Projects #SharkWeek

It’s Shark Week!  Last year I was at the beach during Shark Week, watching crazy shows at night and swimming in the ocean during the day … and watching my legs every minute to ensure I didn’t get eaten up by a shark {wink}!  Shark Week and a beach vacation equals one bad mix {smile}. […]

creative projects school · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Personalized Pencils

You know those fun personalized pencils you can buy?  The ones that have names or little phrases on them?  They’re cute, right?  Well, guess what?  I’m going to show you how to make your own … which means you can add any name or any phrase you want and customize it perfectly for your child! […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Homemade Rolo Ice Cream

This rolo ice cream recipe is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Wet-Nap but all opinions are my own. #pmedia #showusyourmess  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV  Last summer, my mom gave me a really cool hand-me-down: an electric ice cream maker.  I was so excited and had dreams of making all sorts of […]

creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Monogrammed Cork Board

This monogrammed cork board is a sponsored post for Consumer Crafts.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s time to get desks ready, stock the dorm room, and get the kids organized for back to school time.  I know, I’m not ready for it either but it’s going to be here before we know […]

technology · Written by Randi Dukes

Favorite Games and Apps for Kids

This Kindle Fire review was written for Staples.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. This fall, we’re entering a year of firsts.  My baby is going to kindergarten!  I’ve been through it four other times {and cried each time} but this time might be tugging on my heartstrings in a different way.  This is […]

homefront painting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Front Door Makeover

This front door makeover is a sponsored post for Modern Masters, Inc.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. For years, I’ve loved contrasting front doors.  In different houses, we’ve had a red door, a blue door, a golden yellow door, and a black door and I love the way a painted door draws the […]

event · Written by Randi Dukes

DIH Workshop with The Home Depot

My participation in the DIH Workshop is sponsored by The Home Depot.  All opinions are my own.  See below for additional disclosure. I’m so stinkin’ excited to share today’s news: on August 21st, I’ll be co-hosting a DIH {Do It Herself} Workshop at The Home Depot, the destination for tools and supplies to create projects […]

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