Archon (The Books of Raziel #1) by Sabrina Benulis. Archon is book one in a series about Angela Mathers, a troubled young woman who dreams of angels and is apparently unkillable (she knows, she's tried). The book starts as she's released from a mental institution and...
I was provided a free necklace from Anjolee in exchange for an honest review. Ok, let me start this off by saying that my clothing/jewelry budget does not leave me in any position to be buying diamond jewelry, of any kind. However, I like to window shop as much as the...
Adorable video of the week: Just Seven Kittens Reacting in Unison to a Shiny Object. Funny gif of the week, for you Game of Thrones fans. Fascinating project/experiment: Meet HitchBot: The Robot That's Going To Try Hitchhiking Across Canada This Summer. Behold, the...
A new design! Here's the flower that I based it off of: And here's my design: This is a frangipani flower, though you may also know it as plumeria. I had never encountered it before doing my study abroad in Australia, and then I fell in love with it. It's still my...
Dark Paradise (#1) by Angie Sandro. I received a free copy of this book for review from NetGalley. If you're in the mood for a New Adult murder mystery romance with ghosts and Louisiana swampland ambiance, you might want to give this book a whirl. It's the story of...
A few weeks ago I got wind of a new subscription box that intrigued me. It's called Try the World, and every two months they send you a box full of gourmet foodie goodies representing a particular city around the world. They call it 'A Taste of the World in a Box',...
Video of the week: the quickest, no-mess way to separate egg whites from yolks. Art series of the week: 18 Empowering Illustrations to Remind Everyone Who's Really in Charge of Women's Bodies. Pick the Pit. So you think you know what a pit bull is? How To Tell A Loved...
Ok, you guys have heard me talking about how I've been working on the back patio and the front flower beds for awhile now, and it's all. finally. DONE. So today you finally get to see the big before and after reveal! Be warned, this is a photo-heavy post. Take a look:...
Northanger Abbey (The Austen Project) by Val McDermid. This is the latest in the line of Austen adaptations I was eager to try out. This version of Northanger Abbey takes place in the modern day, complete with texting, British slang and Facebook stalking. It's the...
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. July is host to UV Safety Month and Parks & Recreation Month. Since those are all 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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