The Cool Club

The Cool Club

Most of these ladies got a mini-introduction yesterday as part of the giveaway, but read below to meet all of my medium sponsors from July. They are a cool bunch, and I couldn't be happier to have them hanging out in my sidebar. 🙂 Go get to know them! And if you'd...

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July Group Giveaway

July Group Giveaway

Yup, it's that time again: group giveaway day! My wonderful sponsors have offered up amazing swag this month. Check it out below, and check back tomorrow for further introductions! Robin from Around the Island Photography says: I'm giving away winner’s choice of any...

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Love/Hate

Love/Hate

Joining up with the lovely Noël for the Love It/Hate It link-up.   I love cold refreshing beverages and ice cream and milkshakes. I hate the brain freeze headache I usually get from consuming them too fast. I love doing design work. I hate that I sometimes have...

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Meet Robin!

Meet Robin!

Today I want to introduce you to Robin, one of my awesome sponsors for this month and a very talented lady! She's a photographer mama living in Israel, telling stories & taking pictures from around her kitchen island. Come get to know her!   Robin Epstein Go say...

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10 Things You Didn’t Know

10 Things You Didn’t Know

I've seen a lot of 'Me, Myself & I' and 'Things I'm Afraid to Tell You' posts floating around lately, and while I'm not going to do either one of those (at this time), I did think a post where you get to know me a bit better was a good idea. So here, in no particular...

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Ask Me Anything

Ever wondered anything about me that I haven't mentioned or covered on the blog? (to be fair, there is probably plenty - this is still a growing space). Well, now's your chance to find out. I'm going to being doing a post (or several, depending) dedicated to answering...

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Top Knots & Nothings

Top Knots & Nothings

I had a whole different post planned for today. But work kind of exploded this week, and I simply didn't have time to put it together. Nothing bad happened, but summer is generally my slow time, though you wouldn't know it from this past week. Old projects I thought...

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What I Wore: Faded Rainbow Stripes

What I Wore: Faded Rainbow Stripes

  I wore this on Friday last week, and I had a bit of fun with filters on some of the pictures (some unfiltered pics farther down to see real colors). This outfit was easy and light, comfortable while still being sturdy enough to withstand life with a...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

I feel that this should be required reading for life: The Busy Trap. Seth Godin's list for How to Live Happily with a Great Designer. Oh. My. GOODNESS, this list is spot-on and excellent. Why Are American Kids So Spoiled? And let's face it, they really, really are....

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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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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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