Dukes and Duchesses

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inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

Industrial Meets Rustic Room Decor

It seems Luke has kind of outgrown his cowboy room.  Sigh.  We’ve added a few industrial touches and right now it’s a bit hodge podge but this summer I’m planning to redo a few things and transform it into a fun industrial meets rustic space for my outdoor-loving boy.  The key?  Creating a space that […]

creative projects Easter in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

25 Carrot-Themed Crafts and Recipes for Easter

I know this might be a little weird but I love carrot decorations at Easter.  Maybe it’s because they’re orange {my absolute favorite color}, maybe it’s because they seem to represent the spring garden and new growth, or maybe it’s just because they’re simple and fun.  Whatever the reason, I’ve collected 25 carrot-themed crafts and […]

building creative projects painting · Written by Randi Dukes

Paint Dipped Wood Block Vase

I’m really loving the look of plain wood lately and I’ve been thinking of different things I can do with my scrap pile.  A couple of months ago I made Scandinavian-style candlesticks from blocks of wood and today I’m sharing a tutorial for a paint dipped wood block vase. To make these vases, I used […]

knitting · Written by Randi Dukes

A Knit Cardigan

I’m not sharing a tutorial or a DIY project today but more of a show and tell.  If you follow me on instagram, you’ll have seen a number of posts over the last year related to this knit cardigan.  It feels like I’ve been knitting it forever but it’s finally finished and Tate has been […]

in the garden inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

16 Projects for the Garden and Yard

Spring is in the air {at least in Texas} and I’m in the mood to plant some flowers, get the pool ready for  long afternoons of swimming, and tackle a few fun and unique outdoor DIY projects.  Are you starting to feel like that too?  Then you’ll love these ideas!  I collected 16 projects for […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

5-Ingredient Cheesy Ham Potatoes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Simply Potatoes. The opinions and text are all mine. I love a dish that’s delicious and easy to prepare and doesn’t require a pile of ingredients. These 5-ingredient cheesy ham potatoes are so quick to throw together and your whole family will love them. […]


inspiration painting · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Add Color to a Room

I love color in our home and over the last couple of years I’ve embraced it more and more, looking for ways to add color and contrast to every room.  Kids’ rooms are the obvious place to add bright color but it’s easy to incorporate vivid colors into other rooms as well.  Check out these fun […]

creative projects homefront thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

A Thrifted Cloche

When I have a few extra moments, I love to pop into one of our local thrift stores and take a quick peek. I love that every day is different in a thrift store: one day you might find nothing and the next day you’ll find a treasure.  During a recent trip to the thrift […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Creamy Caramel Almond Latte #DunkinMugUp

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dunkin’ Donuts . The opinions and text are all mine. It’s #DunkinMugUp time again! You know how this works, right? I share a photo of myself to inspire you and then you join the #DunkinMugUp photo contest. This month we’re checking out your hipster […]


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