Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) by Gail Carriger This was the June Blogger Book Club pick, in the Paranormal genre. And personally, I thought it was a treat - just a delightfully fun read. Soulless has the witty flavor of Jane Austen mixed with steampunk, mystery,...
This is what I wore yesterday. Well, at least for part of the day. I changed into jeans in the afternoon for a chiropractic appointment (because shorter skirts + adjustment table/traction table don't mix well) and never got around to getting back into to the skirt. I...
Terrifying video of the week: Snakes can open doors, good luck sleeping tonight. Haunting and oddly beautiful video of the week: Metamorphosis, a wordless retelling of the myth of Artemis and Actaeon. You Are Not Weak For Wanting Love Get More Done: Spend Half Your...
A few weeks ago, Caitlin had the brilliant idea to host a gift swap. But not just any gift swap: a gift swap centered around the cheap, touristy, kitschy stuff from around where you live. Seeing as Austin in particular and Texas in general is chock full of that kind...
I'm not sure if you know this, readers, but I have a pretty serious sweet tooth. Like, ice cream is an acceptable meal and I have a candy dish in the living room and a chocolate stash at my desk and pretty much nothing is better than a good piece of pie or cake or...
Here's a color that will wake you up in the morning! This might be the brightest thing I own. In a good way. The fact that is also super soft, and a flattering wrap dress, just seals the deal. Love it. It's been trotted out for a few date nights and various...
Funny video of the week: Dogs vs. Citrus. How to Make a Media Kit that ROCKS. Is there a technological fix for racism? These scientists say yes. Kind of fascinating: online paper dolls/dress-up games. Hands-Free Talking and Texting Are Unsafe for Drivers. I am not...
The Host by Stephenie Meyer Ok, let's just get some things out of the way up front: yes, this is by the author of the Twilight series. Yes, I enjoyed that saga, if not the prose itself. No, this book is not related to that series at all. No, there are not vampires or...
Etsy round-up time again! I've got two for you today. First is the June-themed jewelry round-up, featuring pearls, roses, Gemini and Cancer. Second is a collection of items for the menfolk, in honor of Father's Day. June Jewelryby Dragonflight Dreams Wire Wrapped...
Late last night, the final results of the 2013 NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge were announced. And I'm happy to say that, in a contest that started out with about 800 people from all around the world, I made it through all 3 rounds and ended up in 5th place. :-D...
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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