Tuesday 10 – Accessories

Tuesday 10 – Accessories

I'm joining up with Lena and several other ladies in the weekly Tuesday 10 themed posts. This week's theme is Favorite Accessories. This was another hard one, because I love me some sparklies and have a big old jewelry box filled with do-dads, and an intimidating...

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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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Red & Turquoise Love

Red & Turquoise Love

'Red & Turquoise' Etsy treasury by Amanda I'm obsessed with this color combination right now. Red Coral Necklace ... boutonrougedes... $78.00 TURQUOISE Painting ... benwill $150.00 turquoise suede ear... BeaKez $15.00 Ceramic Sake Cups T... sewZinski $25.00 3...

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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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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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Happy Love Day! Vday Round-up

Happy Love Day! Vday Round-up

Why should Valentine's Day be just about lovers/significant others? This Vday I thought it'd be fun to show some appreciation for fellow bloggers & crafters while at the same time supporting the handmade community, so I came up with the Be My Valentine Gift Swap....

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Friday Favorites: ModCloth

Friday Favorites: ModCloth

I've been a fan of ModCloth for quite awhile now (as evidenced by frequent appearance of their items in my outfit posts), so I am very excited to announce that I've been selected as a 2012 Style Ambassador for ModCloth! In other words, I'll be part of their stylist...

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Sew Exciting

Sew Exciting

So, along with my new camera (which got here yesterday but I haven't had a chance to play with much because I had to charge the battery first and was feeling crappy yesterday), I also picked up this beauty this past weekend: Yup. I can haz sewing machine! You may...

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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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