32 Before 32

32 Before 32

As promised yesterday, here is my new list of goals that I hope to accomplish before my next birthday. On a sidenote, I might be getting old enough that I need to do like a half-age before age kind of list (i.e. 16 before 32). Or else fill it up with really easy...

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31 Before 31 Goals Recap

31 Before 31 Goals Recap

It's that time of year again. No, not pumpkin spice season. Today is my birthday! I turned 31 in the wee hours of this morning. We are kind of Event'd out, though, so not doing anything big. Ian has something small planned for tonight, and then tomorrow we're doing...

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31 Before 31

31 Before 31

As promised yesterday, here is my new list of goals to (hopefully) accomplish before my next birthday. Take a vacation with just Ian (I've pretty much decided this will go on the list every year). Get to see my little sister. Create a lookbook for the screen printing...

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30 Before 30 Goals Recap

30 Before 30 Goals Recap

Well, as of around 5:30am this morning, Mississippi time*, I am officially 30 years old. Yup. The big 3-0. Three whole decades of life. Honestly, it doesn't feel like that long, or that big of a deal (though that won't stop me from milking this milestone birthday for...

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Outdoor Revamp

Outdoor Revamp

Ok, you guys have heard me talking about how I've been working on the back patio and the front flower beds for awhile now, and it's all. finally. DONE. So today you finally get to see the big before and after reveal! Be warned, this is a photo-heavy post. Take a look:...

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Master Bathroom Makeover

Master Bathroom Makeover

As promised last week, here is the new master bathroom with it's mini makeover! New paint job, new towel rack hardware, new switch plates, and a new decor piece. This didn't get as much of a makeover as the bedroom, as I didn't get a new shower curtain or towels...

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Master Bedroom Makeover

Master Bedroom Makeover

I've been talking about painting rooms in the house for a few weeks now. I got sidelined for a little bit with my back being hurt, but this past week I finished up all of the little touches in the master suite. And today, I'm showing you our transformed master...

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Pinterest Challenge #2

Pinterest Challenge #2

Awhile back I joined in a Pinterest Challenge to try to actually DO some of the things I'd pinned. It ended up being easier and more fun than I'd anticipated, so I've decided to do it again, on my own with no link-up. I've picked 6 pins that I want to accomplish in...

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Reusable Handwarmers

Reusable Handwarmers

Between sewing lessons improving my skills, and being sort of broke when it came time for buying Christmas gifts, I tried to think of things I could make to give family. Now, my mom is a kindergarten teacher up in Ohio. They have outdoor recesses even in the winter....

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. I started the Beginner Sewing Series at Stitch Lab on Friday. We went over the basics of our machines (which was useful as refresher since I hadn't touched my machine in awhile), and learned how to make a drawstring bag. The also introduced me to an oh-so-handy...

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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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The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
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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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