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Dukes and Duchesses

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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up August

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Happy September!  This really may be my favorite month of the whole year.  Cooler weather is on its way, pumpkins will soon be everywhere, and the holiday season is about to begin.  Before we rush into all the glory of fall, let’s take a peek at the top ten most viewed posts in August.  These are the posts you liked the best – the ones you read, shared on facebook, and pinned on your boards.  If you missed any details, click on the links below to see the full post.

In August, I took a day trip to Waco, shopped and lunched at Magnolia Market, saw a pile of Fixer Upper sites, and shared the insider’s tour {pin it here} …

magnolia market fixer upper waco tour

… shared the best cotton candy recipes and ideas {pin it here} …

cotton candy recipes and ideas

… gathered up a bunch of great DIY dog toys {pin it here} …

12 DIY dog toys projects

… made a cute and whimsical lemon vase {pin it here} …

how to make a lemon vase

… created a DIY twig vase that’s the perfect match for a pretty bouquet {pin it here} …

DIY twig vase

… shared a recipe for DIY after shave lotion {pin it here} …

DIY after shave lotion

… made a dorm care package and included a free printable {pin it here} …

dorm care package with printable

… created a summer quote printable with one of my favorite Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes {pin it here} …

ralph waldo emerson wild air quote printable

… embellished fruit with vinyl fruit faces {pin it here} …

fruit face lunchbox ideas

… and whipped up apple brownie bites to celebrate the first day of school {pin it here}.

apple brownie bites for back to school

Which post was your favorite?


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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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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