My obvious affinity for the fantasy genre aside, I have an equally deep (if less obvious) weakness for all things Jane Austen. Her original novels first and foremost, of course. I've read them all, even Lady Susan. Pride & Prejudice will always hold a warm spot in my...
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...
Hilarious video of the week: If Google Were a Real Person. Spot on. Hilarious image series of the week: 'Honest' Posters for Oscar Nominees. Can't find the right words for a situation? The Bureau of Communication is here to help. Drugs, Death, Neglect: Behind the...
I took some more product photos for shop listings this weekend, and decided to try out a new background. For the shirts, I've mostly been using our backyard fence or our hammock. But we also have brick walls on the sides of our house, and one side in particular...
This originally appeared as a guest post on Lena B. Actually. Life can be stressful, am I right? Aside from the normal work and money and relationship stress, there are a lot of things in the everyday rush outside of your control and likely to go wrong. But doesn't it...
The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker When I finished this book, I was initially very frustrated- until I realized that this is the first book in a series and not a standalone, despite Goodreads' lack of series qualifier. So be forewarned if...
If you follow me on Twitter, you've probably heard me gush about my recent sewing classes at StitchLab (if you are in Austin, check them out). And with good reason, because through them I now know how to make a skirt. In fact, I made the skirt in this outfit post!!...
Amazing photo series of the week: Michigan lighthouses transformed into stunning giant icicles. Possibly the most useful video ever: How to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew. Starz Releases First ‘Outlander’ Trailer. Yes!!! I'm so excited about this. Loved the...
Etsy round-up time! I don't know if you knew this, but January is named for Janus, the Roman god of doorways. Kind of cool, for the month that starts off the new year. So this month I've put together a collection of wonderful door-related items: Door to a New Year by...
If you've ever looked at one of the listings for a customizable art print in my shop, you've probably seen a collage similar to the one above. This grid of color shows a variety of Nepalese lokta papers that I print on. The grid on the shop listings is a little...
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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