Bling in the New Year Gift Swap

Bling in the New Year Gift Swap

This past month I participated in the Bling in the New Year gift swap, which was all about accessories you could use for a New Years Eve party and beyond. I got paired with Allie, one of the organizers, and sent her a box of goodies earlier this month (even though I...

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December Jewelry

December Jewelry

This month's Etsy jewelry themed round up is appropriately icy. Both of December's birthstones have nice cool tones, and picking silvery pieces to fit the look was easy. So here's the December round-up, featuring blue topaz, tanzanite, narcissus, sagittarius and...

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November Pretties

November Pretties

My latest monthly-themed Etsy treasury. Jewelry for November babies, featuring the month's birthstones (citrine and topaz), zodiacs (scorpio and sagittarius) and flower (chrysanthemum).   November Jewelry by dragonflightapparel Amber and Citrine C......

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October Pretties

October Pretties

My latest monthly-themed Etsy treasury. Jewelry for the October babies - birthstones (opal and tourmaline), zodiacs (libra and scorpio) and flower (marigold). I'm eyeing all the opal pieces, personally.   October Jewelryby dragonflight dreams Libra...

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September Pretties

September Pretties

Continuing my monthly themed jewelry round up, here is my Etsy treasury for the September folk. Featuring jewelry with September's birthstone (sapphire), flower (aster) or zodiac signs (Virgo or Libra).   September Jewelry by dragonflightapparel Sapphire Oxidized...

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August Pretties

August Pretties

Following the trend I started last month, I thought I'd put together a little Etsy treasury for the August folk as well. Featuring jewelry with one of August's birthstones (peridot or sardonyx/onyx), flowers (poppy or gladiolus) or zodiac sign (Leo). I'm eyeing some...

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Summer Treasures (July Pretties)

Summer Treasures (July Pretties)

I've had summer on the brain lately (kind of hard not to) and thought I'd share some lovely summery things I've come across on Etsy. Summertime Things that feel like summer. 🙂 Mint Wooden Necklac... RachellovesBob $15.00 Sky Blue String Bik... TERRYTOCCIDESI......

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Tuesday 10 – Accessories

Tuesday 10 – Accessories

I'm joining up with Lena and several other ladies in the weekly Tuesday 10 themed posts. This week's theme is Favorite Accessories. This was another hard one, because I love me some sparklies and have a big old jewelry box filled with do-dads, and an intimidating...

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Simply Lovely Things Giveaway

Simply Lovely Things Giveaway

Say hi to one of my fancy sponsors this month, Angel of Simply Lovely Things! She's here to tell you a bit about herself, and offer up fabulous giveaway. Simply Lovely Things Blog | Shop | Twitter | Facebook I am a thirty something Mrs to my Mr, mama to three fur...

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Friday Favorites: Leaf Necklace

Friday Favorites: Leaf Necklace

I am starting a new series here on the blog. Every Friday I'm going to highlight an item that I'm absolutely in love with. It could be anything from a piece of jewelry to shoes to a book to a recipe to a website; I may or may not own said item. I'm just trying to...

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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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Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
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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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