Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Brilliant invention of the week: This Office Literally Disappears After Hours So You Can't Work Late. I need to convince Samsung to install these so Ian's hours become reasonable. Brilliant illustration of the week:Gird Your Loins: Ballgown Edition. The Status Quo Is...

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October Etsy Round-Up

October Etsy Round-Up

Ah, October. Arguably my favorite month, and not just because it contains my birthday (woo!). In Austin especially, the weather is my favorite in October - still warm and sunny, but not sweltering. Colors transition into my favorite palette, and it just feels like the...

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Book Review: Grave Mercy

Book Review: Grave Mercy

Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers. If you're looking for a blend of historical fiction, fantasy, intrigue and romance through a young adult filter, this book is for you. It's the story of Ismae, a young girl in late 1400's Brittany. Horribly scarred...

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October Shop Charity

October Shop Charity

In case you missed it at the start of the year, one of the things I've decided to do with my shops this year is donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. That combined with the fact that I had a...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Video of the week: If Scary PSAs Won't Do It, Maybe This Adorable Puppy Will Stop You From Drinking And Driving. This legit made me cry. And hug Sienna. Infographic of the week: Why Readers Still Prefer Paper. Yup. Fingerprint Words: The verbal tics that make up who...

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Color Theory: Orange

Color Theory: Orange

Orange Color Wheel Tier: Secondary. Tonal Value: Warm. Complementary Color: Blue. It's association with good flavor and aromas is while orange is commonly used as a food coloring agent (think your nacho cheese Doritos). Orange things like tigers and lilies and saffron...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Funny image of the week for fellow coders: CSS: Corgi Style Sheets. Speech of the week: Emma Watson HeForShe Speech at the United Nations | UN Women 2014. Equal-Opportunity Objectification. Why Girls Tend to Get Better Grades Than Boys Do. The Real Reason You Don't...

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5 Online Tools That Make My Life Easier

5 Online Tools That Make My Life Easier

A good portion of life these days is tied into the digital world. The fact that you are here reading this blog shows that you might be more tuned in to the digital world than most - I know, shocking, but the average person isn't a dedicated blog reader. The pace of...

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5 Things Friday

5 Things Friday

1. The puppy is high maintenance for the next two week. She got herself an ear infection, and also apparently dogs get seasonal allergies just like humans do. So we have an ear cream, a special shampoo, prescription pills and Benedryl. And most of those have to be...

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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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