Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Fleeting Wonders: Be A Crew Member On A Modern-Day Viking Ship. Is it weird that I'm intrigued by this? Why are so many artificial intelligence apps female? Photographer Spends 20 Years Documenting How We All Dress Exactly Alike. If you ever wondered how the kid from...

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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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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah. Season's Greetings. Happy Kwanzaa. Joyous Holiday Season. However or whichever holiday you're celebrating, or even if you're not celebrating at all, best wishes for you and your loved ones. ๐Ÿ™‚

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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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Seasonal Recipe Round-Up

Seasonal Recipe Round-Up

I may not like the weather that accompanies this time of year (it's currently only 28 degrees out - ick!) but I have to say, I do love the food. So today I've got a round-up of some of the best fall and winter recipes I've featured on the blog in the past. There is...

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Shop News

Shop News

First and foremost, don't forget you can find me this Saturday at the Rockin' Around the Holiday Bazaar in Round Rock, TX. More details here, and you can RSVP/share the even here. I'd love to meet some of my blog readers and shop fans in person! You can print off this...

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Florida Through a New Lens

Florida Through a New Lens

One of the Christmas gifts I received this year was a new lens for my DSLR camera. The boy got me a 50mm 1.4f lens! We were in Florida over the holiday, and I couldn't wait to try it out. Verdict: I am in LOVE with it! Super speedy focusing and beautiful blurred...

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Roadtrip

Roadtrip

I'm off to Florida for Christmas, y'all! I've got a bunch of posts scheduled to come at you next, and I'll be back in a week and a half. Happy Holidays!  

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Holiday Jewelry Round-Up

Holiday Jewelry Round-Up

This month's Etsy round-up is all about jewelry, and all about the holidays. These red and green pieces span a range of styles, and are great for anytime, not just around Christmas. Take a look: Red & Green Jewelry by Dragonflight Dreams Emerald green filigree...

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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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