Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

A hilarious look at what happens when a 35 year old man retakes the SAT. I did good on this test the first time around, but certainly didn't enjoy it or ever want to take it again. I'm going to have to try this DIY Inkblot Artwork from Haley's blog. I KNEW all my...

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Friday Favorites: Polka Dots

Friday Favorites: Polka Dots

I'm obsessed with polka dots lately, so today I thought I'd share my fav polka dot items. All of these are currently on my wishlist, just in case you're wondering. And, you know, have cash burning a hole in your pocket. 😉 Dresses Polka Dot Dresses by...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

This funny yet useful infographic: 22 Ways to Create Compelling Content When You Don’t Have a Clue A rather long but interesting article that examines whether silence is going extinct and the effect on ecosystems if true. Do you play Words with Friends or Draw...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Caitlin raises some very good questions on the topic of women. Speaking of women, these pretty awesome 1920's French trading cards showing predictions for women's fashion. This Defining Your Signature Style how-to by Real Magazine. The Legend of Zelda Symphony. Yes....

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TxSC Mini Recap

Things I learned from my experience at this weekend's TxSC blogger conference: It's harder to recognize bloggers in person based on their outfit photos/the picture in their sidebar than I had anticipated. I am still really bad at small talk and approaching people I...

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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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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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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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Friday Favorites: Pinterest

Friday Favorites: Pinterest

Ladies and gentlemen, my latest addiction: Inspiration boards on color, style or event type. Wishlists that can span as many different sites and shops as you want. Yummy food recipes with delicious pictures. Funny things. Cute things. Pinterest has and is all of this,...

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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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