1. This is an approximation of what I ended up wearing to the first of Ian's work holiday parties last night: This dress just came in the mail yesterday afternoon, which was perfect. I'd been lusting after it on ModCloth for months and months, and it finally...
Standalone Sci-Fi/Fantasy
I've heard people who don't read science fiction & fantasy say that The Reason they don't is because they don't want to get into a long series. It's all trilogies and quintets and omg-neverending-looking-at-you-Wheel-of-Time processions of books. They say that a good...
Sunday Social
Linking up with Neely for Sunday Social. What is your favorite Holiday season tradition? Gift giving! I love picking out gifts for other people. And also holiday baking with my mom (though this year I'll be doing it on my own). Do you have a certain Holiday movie you...
5 Things Friday
1. I am still trying to catch up on everything I missed over T-day break. I've managed to get the email and work stuff under control, but I'm still going through blog posts in my reader and such. It is one of my missions over the weekend! 2. I've got a very rough...
Tuesday 10: Holiday Movies
Linking up with Lena for this week's Tuesday 10 theme: holiday movies. I'm taking a page from her book and listing not only movies with actual holiday themes, but also movies that I like to watch this time of year OR movies that come out this holiday season that I...
Sunday Confessions
1. I will probably not ever go to another high school reunion. My 10-year was this year (last night, in fact). It was the first one we've had, since we skipped the 5-year. And it was just weird. I feel so far beyond the person I was in high school. And yeah,...
Tuesday Treasure Trove
This week's round-up of readworthy things is all about Turkey Day. Some of my favorite T-day recipes, in case you're still looking for inspiration: Southern Sweet Potato Casserole - from the family of yours truly. Rosemary Roasted Turkey - kitchen tested, Amanda...
Sunday Confessions
1. I really want to meet more local bloggers (in person!), but there doesn't seem to really be a local blogger meetup, at least not of the lifestyle/non-professional blog kind. Which means I should probably just organize one myself if I want it to happen. But...
Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is the book I read Tuesday evening instead of nervously watching election results trickle in. Because if I'm going to be emotional I might as well go all the way, you know? The Fault in Our Stars is the story of Hazel, an...
Tuesday 10: Lottery Winnings
Linking up with Lena for the Tuesday 10. This week's theme: If I won the lottery, the first 10 things I'd buy or do are: 1. Pay off all of my debt (credit cards, car loan, medical bills). 2. Give a big chunk of it to my mom. 4. Stick some in savings (some in...
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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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