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Dukes and Duchesses

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monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up May

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May is over and I’m so happy!  Our summer break starts this week and I can’t wait for lazier mornings, afternoons in the pool, and lots of adventures.  But before we cruise full speed into those summer days, let’s take a peek back at all the creative fun that happened this month at Dukes and Duchesses!  These are the top ten most viewed posts of the month.  If you missed any, click on the links or photos below to see all the details … and be sure to pin your favorites!

In May, I made a delicious two-ingredient steak marinade that’s perfect for summer grilling {pin it here} …

grilled steak with marinade

… shared 15 clever ways to repurpose wine bottles {pin it here} …

15 ways to repurpose wine bottles

… made wine snow cones that will definitely help cool off those hot summer days {pin it here} …

red wine snow cones

… made a super cute pineapple succulent planter from a mason jar {pin it here} …

pineapple succulent planter project

… turned a terracotta pot into a really great portable DIY charcoal grill {and shared my favorite way to top hot dogs} {pin it here} …

hot dogs on DIY charcoal grill

… shared my simple tips for spring entertaining {pin it here} …

spring entertaining ideas

… made a graduation cap gift card holder for the piles of graduation parties we’re attending this year {pin it here} …

graduation cap gift card holder

… whipped up tart and delicious frosted limeade {pin it here} …

frosted limeade recipe

… created a graduation cap party backdrop out of paper plates {pin it here} …

graduation cap party backdrop

… and made a gorgeous but simple ribbon wrapped vase {pin it here}!

ribbon wrapped vase

It was a fun month, wasn’t it?  Which project 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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