48 Questions

Well, I wanted to do an outfit post today, but it is wet and gloomy and cold out, so instead I'm stealing this 48 Questions thing from Liz's blog. 🙂 I'm also guest blogging today over at The Streeters Unlimited, with 5 Tips for a More User-Friendly Blog. Check it...

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Trends I Love & Dislike

Trends I Love & Dislike

Trends I Love with Abandon Skinny jeans/pants. I never thought I'd jump on the skinny jean bandwagon, but I'm definitely a convert. They do amazing things for my posterior, and are easy to pair with different shoe types. Colorful tights and thigh-highs. I haven't...

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Right Now (#2)

Right now, I am... still in my pajamas, because I'm doing laundry. wishing that more people would sign up for the Be My Valentine Gift Swap. *hint hint* relieved that apparently it's good to have a big rain right after you plant bulbs in the garden, as I just planted...

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11 Things

A little while back Angie from Lariats & Lavender tagged me in this post on her site. Holidays were a bit hectic, so I'm just now getting to it. Here it goes! Rules: You must post these rules. Each per­son must post 11 things about them­selves on their blog. Answer...

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Survey Meme

Hi! I'm back in Texas after surviving the frozen northlands. I'll do a holiday round-up post tomorrow or the next day, because it was a good trip and there were a few epic gifts that need to be celebrated. But since I'm still playing catch-up on work, I'm just doing a...

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Latest Treasury: Wood-n’t You Know It

Latest Treasury: Wood-n’t You Know It

Just wanted to share my latest Etsy treasury, full of wonderful wooden things. Take a look at these goodies! Wood-n't You Know Itby dragonflightapparel Wooden wonders. Rustic Recipe Box Rusticblend $32.00 Wood Sculpture Wall... moderntextures $400.00 tree art...

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Right Now

Right now, I am... somehow already completely caught up on freelance work for the day. missing my boyfriend a lot. But only 11 more days until he's back from Korea! thankful that it finally rained! frustrated with my puppy, who tracked mud all over the floor because...

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The Best of Austin

The Best of Austin

This morning I had a craving for a chai tea latte. A pretty intense craving. And I had some free time and some errands to run, so I thought - why not? and hopped in the car. But did I go to the closest coffee place in order to fulfill this craving, as most sensible...

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28 Before 28

Having a birthday this past weekend inevitably made me think about what's in store for the coming year, and what I'd like to accomplish. So here is my list of 28 things I'd like to do before turning 28 next October 23 (2012). I'll update it as I knock things out. In...

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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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