Finally Hitched: Wedding Pictures!!

Finally Hitched: Wedding Pictures!!

Not quite 2 months ago, Ian and I finally tied the knot! 😄 We were married at Villa Antonia here in northwest Austin hill country. After having nervously watched the weather for two weeks, September 20th dawned bright and beautiful. We had gorgeous weather...

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Engagement Photos

Engagement Photos

We got our photos back from the engagement photo shoot we did back in April! The weather cooperated in a lovely way, and we caught the bluebonnets at the perfect time- we went back the next weekend and they were already gone. We'd never had any actual family photos...

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March Etsy Finds

March Etsy Finds

Temperatures are back in the comfortable range here, and we're definitely get our share of the spring showers that are supposed to bring all of the pretty flowers (here's hoping). My two Etsy treasuries for March are all about nature. One takes a Celtic turn in honor...

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February Etsy Finds

February Etsy Finds

For this month's Etsy round-up, I've got some soft, romantic finds, and some wintry finds. Both seemed appropriate given the recent holiday and weather. 🙂 Take a look: Rose Pink Rose Pillow Cover Natu...machelspencePHOTO$30.00 Baby Shower Gift, Pink...OdPaAm$49.00...

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January Etsy Finds

January Etsy Finds

Time for another Etsy round-up! A new year means a new Pantone Color of the Year, and this year's pick - marsala - is MUCH better than last year's. Marsala is actually pretty, and doesn't hurt the eyes. Also, January tends to be the coldest month here in Austin, and I...

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The Canyon & the Ring

The Canyon & the Ring

This Christmas, we went to visit the boy's family in Arizona, and got to do a little side trip to see the Grand Canyon at the same time. It was my first time seeing it, and the experience did not disappoint! It was just Ian and me for the side trip. The canyon is...

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December Etsy Round-Up

December Etsy Round-Up

December makes me think of one thing: Christmas, Christmas, and more Christmas. (We're not much for the whole ice and snow thing here in Austin). So this month's Etsy treasuries are all about that. The first is about Christmas colors, red and green. The second is a...

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October Etsy Round-Up

October Etsy Round-Up

Ah, October. Arguably my favorite month, and not just because it contains my birthday (woo!). In Austin especially, the weather is my favorite in October - still warm and sunny, but not sweltering. Colors transition into my favorite palette, and it just feels like the...

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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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