Jane Austen Subculture

Jane Austen Subculture

My obvious affinity for the fantasy genre aside, I have an equally deep (if less obvious) weakness for all things Jane Austen. Her original novels first and foremost, of course. I've read them all, even Lady Susan. Pride & Prejudice will always hold a warm spot in my...

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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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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. I started the Beginner Sewing Series at Stitch Lab on Friday. We went over the basics of our machines (which was useful as refresher since I hadn't touched my machine in awhile), and learned how to make a drawstring bag. The also introduced me to an oh-so-handy...

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Tuesday 10: Holiday Movies

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...

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Tuesday 10 – Favorite Movies

Tuesday 10 – Favorite Movies

I'm joining up with Lena and several other ladies in the weekly Tuesday 10 themed posts. This week's theme is Favorite Movies. Choosing a favorite (or 10) of anything is hard for me, so I narrowed it down to movies that I can easily watch over and over and still love....

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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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