Right Now

Right Now

Right now, I am... still in PJs. It's only 9am here, so I don't feel too bad about that. Plus I'm waiting for Ian to get out of the shower. considering firing one of my clients. The pay is good and I like the company in general, but the new marketing person that I...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Art round-up of the week: Tor.com collected 170 drawings and paintings of dragons through the ages for your viewing pleasure. More dragon-related stuff: The Dragonriders of Pern: The Best Series We May Never See Filmed. I would love to see this series make it to...

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New Prints

New Prints

Well, I finally got around to photographing all of the new prints I've been churning out for the upcoming craft show. And listings have started to go up in the shop. Here's a peek at a few:

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July Etsy Finds

July Etsy Finds

Two themed Etsy treasuries for you again this month, take a gander: SeventhFor the 7th month of the year. Number Seven Print Vintage Style Sports Decor Birthday Decor Coastal Beach Decor Surf Decor Baby Nursery Beach Nursery Decor Kids Room DecorMangoSeed$20.00Lucky 7...

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Book Review: Archon

Book Review: Archon

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...

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Anjolee Jewelry

Anjolee Jewelry

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...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

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...

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New Design: Frangipani

New Design: Frangipani

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...

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Book Review: Dark Paradise

Book Review: Dark Paradise

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...

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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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