{If you’ve missed the previous chapters of my love story, start here} He left. He actually left. I had this hope that he wouldn’t leave, and that he’d beg me to stay. But he didn’t.… Continue Reading
Archives for May 2013
Fruit Smoothie Ice Cream Pie with Waffle Cone Crust
Summer is pretty much here in the Duke household. My kids have one more week left of school, then it’s time to par-tay! I love summer, and I love baking and playing with my kids.… Continue Reading
Almond White Chocolate Caramel Corn
If you love almonds and white chocolate as much as I do, you will love this Almond White Chocolate Caramel corn! Do you remember a month or so ago I shared the most delicious Gooey… Continue Reading
Find the Open Shade
Welcome my awesome friend and fabulous photographer–Shari Hanson sharing a great photo tip today–Finding the Open Shade. Hello friends and followers of Kristen Duke! I have known Kristen since high school and feel so blessed… Continue Reading
Fudgy Vanilla Brownie
At first glance, this fudgy vanilla brownie doesn’t look so appetizing in the large pan it’s baked in. It’s actually called a white texas sheet cake, but I decided “cake” just doesn’t do this treat… Continue Reading
Citrus Photography Art Prints
I’m so excited to share both my Citrus Photography Art Prints along with a fun monthly collaboration starting today with 10 creative blogs. Each month on the 10th, the same 10 blogs will share a… Continue Reading
How to make Fingerprint Art
I’d seen a few examples online of fingerprint art, but I wanted to go on a grander scale for my project with the pallet in our Master Bedroom Makeover. I had a bunch of leftover… Continue Reading
3 ways to use Wilton Mint Drops
Have you heard of mint non pareils or Wilton mint drops? They have turned into one of my favorite little snacking treats! You may have seen them in a candy dish at weddings. In fact,… Continue Reading
10 Tips for better photos of your kids
I’ve got another photography contributor today, Jessica on the East Coast. I met her a few years ago at a mentoring session, and I photographed her kids in Philadelphia, and we’ve become friends ever since.… Continue Reading
How to fix a Picture taken in Auto
For those that know me and my blog know that I’m all about Saying NO to Auto. Goodness sake, I wrote a book about it! Today I’m sharing how to fix a picture taken in… Continue Reading
Fresh Squeezed Limeade
Fresh Squeezed Limeade is the perfect drink to make it feel like summer all year long. About 7 years ago, our friends Gabe & Becca introduced us to the idea of Fresh Squeezed Limeade. I… Continue Reading
How to Photograph Your Child’s Birthday Party
I’m so excited to announce that I’ve asked a handful of fabulous photographers to help me share photo tips on my blog! I have been slacking in that area, and it’s not that I don’t… Continue Reading
My Love Story Chapter 16 ~ Semester End
{If you have not read the previous chapters of my love story, start here} At the end of March 1999, It was just 30 days til I was to depart the U.S. soil and head… Continue Reading
Birthstone Necklace
I’m so delighted to share with you the birthstone necklace I made for my mom for Mother’s Day. Â Â Â Lets just say that I don’t do well with small crafts. I think the idea of… Continue Reading
Teaching Kindness to Children
I’m excited to share a fun summer idea to help promote kindness around our home with our kids spending so much time together. I’m part of Summer Fun Series organized by my friend McKenzie at… Continue Reading