Right Now

Right now, I am... extremely slammed for time to get everything done before the Texas Style Council Blogger Conference claims my weekend. at the same time, despite time crunch stress, really looking forward to getting to meet so many fabulous blog ladies there!...

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Book Review: The Amaranth Enchantment

Book Review: The Amaranth Enchantment

The Amaranth Enchantment By Julie Berry This was another random pick through the now-defunct GoodReads bookswap, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The Amaranth Enchantment was a refreshingly unique take on the classic Cinderella story. It takes that...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Since last week's Treasure Trove post seemed to be a hit (and was fun to put together), I decided to start a new blog series based on that idea. Every Tuesday, I'll put together a post of links to things I find cool/interesting/funny/thought-provoking, under the title...

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Thrifty Finds

Thrifty Finds

Some recent finds of mine from around the Austin vintage/thrift scene: (items from Blue Velvet, Prototype, and Flashback Vintage)   Have you scored any great vintage or thrift items lately?

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Shop My Closet

Shop My Closet

In going through my closet for things to bring to the clothes swap at the TxSC Blogger Conference, I realized I had quite a few things I don't wear anymore, whether because the sizing is no longer right, or my style has changed. And some of the pieces were just too...

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DIY Coaster Photo Frames

DIY Coaster Photo Frames

This post originally appeared over at Easily Dunn as a guest post. Today I've got a simple but fun DIY for you. 🙂 Now, I don't know how most people feel about coasters, but it's one thing I can be a little OCD about. I hate water rings on tables, whether it's a...

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Treasure Trove

Some things that have caught my fancy lately (or at least my attention): The Adulting blog. Tips and advice on how to behave like an adult. Amusingly written, and good advice to boot. Everyone over the age of 16 should read. A site that lets you design your own dream...

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My Oscar Favs

My Oscar Favs

My favorite dresses of the night were: via Natalie Portman This was my top favorite of the night. Love the 50's-inspired polka dots! Red looks beautiful on her, and the jewelry, hair, etc. compliment the dress perfectly.   via Gwyneth Paltrow Love the simplicity...

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February Giveaway

February Giveaway

So, as you may have read, I'm switching up my sponsor options starting in March, and it order to kick that off in style I've decided to do a giveaway of my larger sizes. Up for grabs are: 2 large ad spaces, and 4 medium ad spaces. So, 6 winners overall! Giveaway will...

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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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