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creative projects thrifty treasures vintage · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Ways to Repurpose Old Wagons

Have you got an old wagon hanging out in your garage, past its prime and not being used anymore? I have a fun round up of ideas of how to repurpose old wagons and, if you don’t already have one laying around, these clever ideas will probably have you looking twice at a wagon at […]

creative projects Father's Day repurposed sewing Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled Monogrammed Necktie Coffee Cuff

Silhouette provided the products used for this project. This post contains affiliate links. Father’s Day is quickly approaching and today I have a super quick, super fun gift idea: an upcycled monogrammed necktie coffee cuff. This coffee cuff has one simple stitched line but can also be made in a no-sew version, making it a […]

Father's Day inspiration · Written by Randi Dukes

10 Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

If you haven’t figured out how you’re going to honor the men in your lives this Father’s Day, I’ve rounded up a few suggestions for Father’s Day. A root beer sampler is a fun idea, especially with a cute little guide attached. And I bet the kids would love to help Dad drink that root beer […]

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up May

If you missed some of May’s projects, here’s a snapshot of what happened at Dukes and Duchesses this month. Click on the links below to see the full posts. In May, I mixed up numerous batches of my delicious minty lemonade iced tea {perfect along with my crockpot baked beans and cashew coleslaw}, made an […]

thrifty treasures · Written by Randi Dukes

5 Tips for Junking

A friend and I are heading to Canton for a quick day trip this weekend {can you hear my excitement? I can’t wait!}. I’ve been making lists of things I’ll be looking for and I decided to share some of my tips for junking with you. Tip One: Make an inspiration list. I’ve been jotting […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

The Best Crockpot Baked Beans

When I posted about summer entertaining earlier this week, I told you I’d share my recipe for the best crockpot baked beans. I serve this recipe all the time, especially during the summer months, and it always gets rave reviews from friends and family alike! It’s my go-to side dish to take to a summer […]

housekeeping · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Clean An Outdoor Grill

This outdoor grill cleaning post contains affiliate links. Summer is on its way {or has fully arrived, depending where you live} and grilling season is upon us. While cleaning my grill this spring {a long overdue task}, I decided to take photos and write a very imperfect amateur’s guide on how to clean an […]

creative projects homefront Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Children’s Prayer Fabric Wall Art

This children’s prayer fabric wall art was created for a Silhouette sponsored post and contains affiliate links. I love the project I’m sharing with you today and you’ll love how easy it is to make. This sweet children’s prayer fabric wall art is made with fabric but requires no sewing, making it a simple creative […]

creative projects in the garden · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make a Succulent Living Wreath

FloraCraft provided the styrofoam wreath form used to make the succulent living wreath in this sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. A couple of nights ago I hosted a live google hangout where I showed the audience how to make a succulent living wreath. With succulents so […]

in the kitchen · Written by Randi Dukes

Cashew Coleslaw Salad Recipe

I have the best summer side dish recipe to share with you today: easy cashew coleslaw salad! My Mom first made this when she stayed with us one time and it’s quickly become a favorite recipe in our house. It only has a few ingredients, is bright and crunchy, and the flavor combination is perfect. […]

creative projects painting repurposed Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

Upcycled On-the-Go Chalkboard Box

This chalkboard box post contains affiliate links. With summer road trips on the horizon and a calendar full of upcoming appointments, I created a simple upcycled on-the-go chalkboard box to keep three-year-old Tate entertained … at least for a short time. This simple box, made from an empty metal mint tin, can be thrown in […]

creating with kids traditional games · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Homemade Bubble Solution and Bubble Wands

This homemade bubble solution post contains affiliate links. I love teaching my kids traditional games and activities, the kind of activities that get the kids unplugged from electronics and encourage them to get outside and wear off some energy. Kids of all ages love to play with bubbles, don’t they? Homemade bubble solution and creative […]

creative projects repurposed · Written by Randi Dukes

How To Make A Doily Bowl

Do you get completely inspired by Anthropologie? I love the catalog, I love the window displays, and I love all the amazing products in the store. When I saw a doily bowl in an Anthro catalog, I knew it would be simple to make and would be a great way to use some of the […]

creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Metal Nail Art Manicure

I created this fun metal nail art manicure as part of an I Heart Nail Art sponsored post for Collective Bias®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. My teenage daughter, Kennedy, and I had some fun mother/daughter time earlier this week. We went a little wild and gave Kennedy […]