What I Wore: Floral Denim

What I Wore: Floral Denim

  I know. I didn't think I'd ever be typing the words in that title, either. In my defense, the floral denim in question is more unobtrusive and less eye-sore-y than some out there (in my opinion). In fact, I quite like it. I stumbled upon them online whilst...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Am I A Hypocrite For Professing Radical Self Love While Wearing 5 Inch Heels? The Intersection Between Fashion, Personal Expression & Loving Who You Are - a thoughtful post & good read from Gala about everything in the title. Lovely Letters: A Pen Pal Project. I love...

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Recipe: Smoked Sausage Rotini

Recipe: Smoked Sausage Rotini

This is a simple, tasty recipe the boy & I have been enjoying lately. I found it in one of my cooking magazines (yes, I get those - two, in fact) and decided to try it out. It doesn't take long, and it's yummy even when re-heated as leftovers - two of my criteria...

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Cute Video, & a Winner

A video so full of cuteness I couldn't help sharing. I dare you not to tear up, or at least go "awwww!" Also, the winner of the Simply Lovely Things giveaway is Meg from henning love. Congrats, Meg!

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Ambushed

If by chance I have any male readers, they should probably stop here. And those squeamish of TMI posts. I need to blow steam about something, and if I can't do that in my own online space, where can I? Ladies. Periods suck. We all know this. The cramps and the (duh)...

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Send Something Good: The Essentials

Send Something Good: The Essentials

As part of the Send Something Good gift swap, today all participants are linking up with posts to let their secret swap partners know a little more about them and the kinds of things they like. So, here are the essentials about me: I am not religious, vegetarian,...

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Right Now

Right now, I am... in PJ's after my daytime outfit got soaked during puppy bath time a bit ago. bummed for Ian because he has to go in to work an hour earlier tomorrow, which means an hour earlier bedtime for him tonight. sketching out the next screen design for shop...

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Tuesday 10 – Favorite Movies

Tuesday 10 – Favorite Movies

I'm joining up with Lena and several other ladies in the weekly Tuesday 10 themed posts. This week's theme is Favorite Movies. Choosing a favorite (or 10) of anything is hard for me, so I narrowed it down to movies that I can easily watch over and over and still love....

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Simply Lovely Things Giveaway

Simply Lovely Things Giveaway

Say hi to one of my fancy sponsors this month, Angel of Simply Lovely Things! She's here to tell you a bit about herself, and offer up fabulous giveaway. Simply Lovely Things Blog | Shop | Twitter | Facebook I am a thirty something Mrs to my Mr, mama to three fur...

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An Emerald Evening

An Emerald Evening

  This is where we went out to eat last night. I know, right? How cute is this place? It's The Emerald Restaurant, a genuine Irish-family-run restaurant out in west Austin. And it is amazing. Aside from the obvious Irish cottage setting, they have lace...

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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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