February Shop Charity

February Shop Charity

In case you missed it last month, one of the new things I've decided to do with the shop this year is to donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. February is a month dedicated to love, and so this month's cause is the Human Rights Campaign....

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. My shop has been accepted into Etsy's TAG Treasury Team... and it is intense, you guys. They have, like, rules and schedules for treasury-making and cross-promotion. But they are also a genuinely friendly and welcoming bunch. And I've seen views and favorites in my...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Funnies of the week: Court refuses trial by combat and The Fairytale Ending We Didn't Know We Wanted. Feel Guilty Anytime You're Not Being Productive? "Look. Nobody’s grading you. Nobody’s keeping score. Nobody’s sitting behind the curtain, waiting to reveal you as...

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January Shop Charity

January Shop Charity

One of the new things I've decided to do with the shop this year is to donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. I've been considering doing so for awhile, and the new year seemed like the perfect time to start this new venture. A...

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Florida Through a New Lens

Florida Through a New Lens

One of the Christmas gifts I received this year was a new lens for my DSLR camera. The boy got me a 50mm 1.4f lens! We were in Florida over the holiday, and I couldn't wait to try it out. Verdict: I am in LOVE with it! Super speedy focusing and beautiful blurred...

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2013 in Review

2013 in Review

As 2013 winds to a close, I thought it fitting to do a review of things that have happened on this here blog over the past year and see what's what. Like last year, some of the selections for the most popular posts were a bit surprising. And some of the ones I'd...

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My Top Reads & Sees of 2013

My Top Reads & Sees of 2013

If you've been following the blog for awhile, you'll have heard me mention the Fifty/Fifty challenge that I do. You can see the full list of all the movies and shows I've watched, and all of the books I've read this year on that page. But awhile back Kara gave me the...

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Roadtrip

Roadtrip

I'm off to Florida for Christmas, y'all! I've got a bunch of posts scheduled to come at you next, and I'll be back in a week and a half. Happy Holidays!  

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. I'm guest posting over at Lena's place today with simple ways to put good karma out there. Check it out. 2. I've thought of about a million other things to use yesterday's dip recipe with. Carrots. Crackers. Pretzels. On toast. On bagels. On French toast. With...

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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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