The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker When I finished this book, I was initially very frustrated- until I realized that this is the first book in a series and not a standalone, despite Goodreads' lack of series qualifier. So be forewarned if...
What I Wore: Black Floral Skirt
If you follow me on Twitter, you've probably heard me gush about my recent sewing classes at StitchLab (if you are in Austin, check them out). And with good reason, because through them I now know how to make a skirt. In fact, I made the skirt in this outfit post!!...
Tuesday Treasure Trove
Amazing photo series of the week: Michigan lighthouses transformed into stunning giant icicles. Possibly the most useful video ever: How to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. Starz Releases First ‘Outlander’ Trailer. Yes!!! I'm so excited about this. Loved the...
Door to a New Year
Etsy round-up time! I don't know if you knew this, but January is named for Janus, the Roman god of doorways. Kind of cool, for the month that starts off the new year. So this month I've put together a collection of wonderful door-related items: Door to a New Year by...
The Story Behind the Paper
If you've ever looked at one of the listings for a customizable art print in my shop, you've probably seen a collage similar to the one above. This grid of color shows a variety of Nepalese lokta papers that I print on. The grid on the shop listings is a little...
TBR Pile Challenge
If you've been around the blog awhile, you know that I've been doing the Fifty-Fifty reading and viewing challenge for a few years now. This year, I also came across a different reading challenge that I want to do, and am making it part of my larger challenge. It's...
Recipe: Monkey Bread
Today I'm sharing one of my favorite things to make as a kid: monkey bread! Also known as pull-apart bread. To be fair, I still really like making and eating it as an adult, too. There's lots of different recipes and variations out there on how to make monkey bread,...
Tuesday Treasure Trove
Funnies of the week: Court refuses trial by combat and The Fairytale Ending We Didn't Know We Wanted. Feel Guilty Anytime You're Not Being Productive? "Look. Nobody’s grading you. Nobody’s keeping score. Nobody’s sitting behind the curtain, waiting to reveal you as...
January Shop Charity
One of the new things I've decided to do with the shop this year is to donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. I've been considering doing so for awhile, and the new year seemed like the perfect time to start this new venture. A...
Book Review: The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein The Art of Racing in the Rain, despite the title, is only incidentally about racing. It's more about life wisdom, as seen through the eyes of Enzo, a philosophical lab mix. Yes, the narrator is a dog. The story follows Enzo...
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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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