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Dukes and Duchesses

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creative projects orange painting Silhouette thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

A Painted Personalized Napkin Dispenser

I love finding utilitarian items that have been used in restaurants or other facilities and updating them for a practical use in my own home.  A while ago, I added a tissue holder to my kids’ bathroom and now I have a fun painted napkin dispenser for all of our summer entertaining! I bought this […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

20 Ways to Upcycle Old Jeans

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a no-sew jeans pocket garland and it got me thinking that there must be some fun things I could do with the rest of those pocketless jeans.  I did some searching and found 20 ways to upcycle old jeans.  Time to hit up the thrift store, clean out […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

50 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

50 homemade ice cream recipes

Last fall, my Mom gave me an ice cream maker and I haven’t used it one single time.  With summer approaching, I’m ready to break it out and make some homemade ice cream.  I’m planning to make some tried and true recipes and then experiment with some flavors of my own … and you know […]


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knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Knit Basket

knit basket

This knit basket project is a sponsored post from We Are Knitters. I just finished knitting up the cutest basket for my family room!  This knit basket started with a kit {The Christopher Basket} from We Are Knitters and I loved everything about it from start to finish! From the time I first looked at […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Ways to Repurpose an Old Tire

10 ways to repurpose an old tire

I love seeing old things repurposed into something new and practical … or sometimes even new and impractical but fun nonetheless.  Old tires are easy to come by and these 10 ways to repurpose an old tire will have you thinking differently about roadside waste!  {You might be asking to keep your old tires the […]


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creative projects homefront organization Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Mudroom Organization {and a Giveaway}

This post is sponsored by Coupons.com. All opinions are my own. With five kids and a dog, organization is always a priority in my house.  That doesn’t mean it IS always organized, just that I would prefer it that way {smile}.  My mudroom {which is really just one wall of cubbies in our laundry room} […]


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parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

A Floral Tablescape

floral table runner

Want to set a pretty table and still keep it entirely simple? This floral tablescape is just a mix of grocery store flowers but it looks gorgeous and it’s perfect for any occasion! To start, grab a few {cheap} floral bouquets from the grocery store.  I tend to stick to a similar color palette but […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

15 Iced Coffee Recipes

15 iced coffee recipes

Earlier this week I shared a large collection of delicious and refreshing iced tea recipes and today I’m helping out the coffee crowd with 15 mouth-watering iced coffee recipes.  Get the coffee brewing, grab some fun flavors to add in, and sit back with a good book and a glass of strong, chilled coffee … perfect […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Homemade Fire Starters for Camping

homemade fire starters

‘Tis the season for camping … and in Texas, that season is short-lived!  We have to sneak in camping trips in the spring or the fall when the night-time temperatures don’t require air conditioning and the bugs and snakes aren’t out in full force.  I’m not exactly a die-hard camper but I do love sleeping […]


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in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

20 Delicious Iced Tea Recipes

iced tea recipes

Here in the South the temperatures are rising, the pool’s warming up, and iced tea season is upon us!  In the summer, I brew an endless supply of slightly sweetened tea and I make a pitcher of my favorite minty lemonade iced tea every time I have friends over.  I love trying different tea, fruit, […]


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creative projects inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Creative DIY Reading Nooks

All of my kids love to read.  And I love that they love to read.  I’ve always tried to encourage them with frequent trips to the library, fun book bags, and cozy places to curl up with a book.  These 10 creative DIY reading nooks are all perfect little spaces for little readers … and perfect […]


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creative projects in the garden repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Painted Upcycled Twig Plant Markers

DIY painted twig plant markers

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. This post contains affiliate links. Summer has fully arrived in Texas!  We almost hit a hundred degrees this weekend and we’re about to open up our backyard pool for daily swims {it’s a survival technique here in the […]


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books giveaway · Written by Randi Dukes

Salvage Secrets Design & Decor {and a Giveaway}

I received a copy of this book in order to write this review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s no secret that I love salvaging treasures from trash piles or thrift stores and turning them into something fabulous {or just giving them a makeover}.  There’s something about a great repurposed project that gets […]


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creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

DIY Cedar Bird Feeder with Homemade Suet

DIY cedar bird feeder with homemade suet

Last weekend, I hit the road and enjoyed a girl’s weekend at the lake house belonging to a friend’s in-laws. It was the most wonderful, relaxing weekend spent drinking coffee by the pool, shopping, dining at a vineyard, and just enjoying girl time.  And no weekend away is complete without planning a little DIY project, […]


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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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