Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Seriously considering this: Piano Adoption. And also just thrilled it exists. Critical is Sexy. I agree, wholeheartedly. Interesting read: Why do we hate seeing photos of ourselves? The Best Birth Control In The World Is For Men. This needs to get vetted by a medical...

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Liebster What?

I have apparently been nominated for the Liebster Award, by both Mia and Manda (two fun ladies whose blogs you should check out, fyi). 'Liebster' means dearest in German, and the chain-letter-esque blog award is meant to showcase blogs with less than a certain amount...

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All Things Shopping

All Things Shopping

I love online shopping. A lot. Almost more than I love in-store shopping at Target, if that gives you an appropriate sense of scale. But I have a few trips and other things I want to save up for, and so the time has come. I am going on a shopping hiatus. No more...

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July Book Club Review

July Book Club Review

Earlier this month, I stumbled upon The Book Club run by MK, Kaylee, and Aubrey. Each month the members vote on a book to read, read the book, and then post up a review about it on the last Friday of the month. I thought this sounded like a fun idea, so I joined up....

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Christmas in July

Christmas in July

This past month I signed up for the Christmas in July gift swap hosted by the amazing Alyx. She paired me up with Noël for the swap, and let me just say, how appropriate is my swap partner's name for this? Haha. We traded emails and mailing addresses and vague gift...

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Tuesday 10: Wishlist

Tuesday 10: Wishlist

Joining up with Paige and Lena for the Tuesday 10. This week's topic is a wishlist. Whether for Christmas or my birthday or just because or farther in the future, here are some things I'm wishing for: 1. A macro lens and telephoto lens for my camera, to supplement the...

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Creative Ways to Stay Cool

Creative Ways to Stay Cool

This originally appeared as a guest post over on The Streeters Unlimited. via As you know, readers, I live in the great state of Texas. Texas is a lot of things, some good and some not so good. But one thing not up for debate is that Texas summers are HOT. 100+ degree...

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The Cool Club

The Cool Club

Most of these ladies got a mini-introduction yesterday as part of the giveaway, but read below to meet all of my medium sponsors from July. They are a cool bunch, and I couldn't be happier to have them hanging out in my sidebar. 🙂 Go get to know them! And if you'd...

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July Group Giveaway

July Group Giveaway

Yup, it's that time again: group giveaway day! My wonderful sponsors have offered up amazing swag this month. Check it out below, and check back tomorrow for further introductions! Robin from Around the Island Photography says: I'm giving away winner’s choice of any...

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Love/Hate

Love/Hate

Joining up with the lovely Noël for the Love It/Hate It link-up.   I love cold refreshing beverages and ice cream and milkshakes. I hate the brain freeze headache I usually get from consuming them too fast. I love doing design work. I hate that I sometimes have...

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About

Hi, I’m Amanda!

I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

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Currently Reading

The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Chillpreneur: The New Rules for Creating Success, Freedom, and Abundance on Your Terms
Thinking, Fast and Slow


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2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Amanda has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2023!
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