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Dukes and Duchesses

Dallas Fort Worth Creative Lifestyle Blogger

monthly wrap up · Written by Randi Dukes

Wrapping Up October

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Happy Halloween!  It’s the final day of October, we’re well into fall {and maybe approaching winter in some parts of the country}, and we’re quickly heading into Thanksgiving {at least here in America} and Christmas.  Does that cause a bit of excitement in you?  And maybe a bit of stress as well {smile}?  Before we tackle the holiday season head-on, let’s take a peek at the creative fun that happened at Dukes and Duchesses this month.  These are the top ten posts of the month: the posts that you read the post, pinned the most, and shared the most … thank you!  If you missed any, click on the links for the full post with all the details!

In October, I shared tips for creating a home that suits your personality {pin it here} …

how to create a home that suits your personality

… decorated my fireplace mantel with a whimsical balloon pumpkin patch {pin it here} …

balloon pumpkin patch mantel decor

… made pumpkin fizzing bath bombs for Halloween, decorated to look like jack o’lanterns {pin it here} …

halloween pumpkin fizzing bath bombs

… used a pumpkin to create a cactus gift to give to a friend for Halloween {pin it here} …

prick or treat halloween cactus gift idea

… shared one of my favorite party games for all ages, the donut bobbing party game {pin it here} …

donut bobbing party game

…made DIY jumbo knitting needles that can be used for large knit blankets or other large knit projects {pin it here} …

DIY jumbo knitting needles

… made a delicious no-bake pumpkin pie with a rice krispies treat crust, a real kid-pleaser and a win for all ages {pin it here} …

no bake pumpkin pie with rice krispies treat crust

… shared Modsy, an online design solution that helped me redesign my family room and was a total game changer in the home decor department {pin it here} …

modsy home design solution

… colored a dip dyed lampshade to sit on my upcycled vintage coffee pot lamp {pin it here} …

DIY dip dyed lampshade with pom pom trim

… and baked a maple pumpkin pie with the most amazing chocolate maple bacon crust!  Who’s ready for Thanksgiving? {pin it here}

maple pumpkin pie with chocolate maple bacon crust

I’ve got lots of fun coming up including some creative gift suggestions for everyone on your list!  See you all in November!


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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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