August Etsy Round-Up

August Etsy Round-Up

I'm recovering from my whirlwind weekend at the craft show (there will be a recap post probably Wednesday) so today's an easy 'look at the pretties!' post. ๐Ÿ™‚ I've got two treasuries today. The first is August-themed, using one of August's birthstones as the...

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June Etsy Round-Up

June Etsy Round-Up

The first Etsy collection I have for your this month is one that reminds me of summer. When I think of summer, I think of lemonade, blue skies, grass, and the outdoors, even though I live in the city. So this collection is color-themed on those points, with an urban...

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What I Wore: Daydreaming

What I Wore: Daydreaming

This month, I will be (sporadically) participating in Blogtember with Jenni. Today's prompt: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? If I could take three months off and do anything, with money not...

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The Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer

This month's Etsy round-up is all about the pooches. Sienna is currently curled up in a ball right by my feet, doing cute dog snores - not an unusual place for her to be during my work day. She's been super cuddly lately, and seems healthier & happier since we...

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Creative Ways to Stay Cool

Creative Ways to Stay Cool

This originally appeared as a guest post over on The Streeters Unlimited. via As you know, readers, I live in the great state of Texas. Texas is a lot of things, some good and some not so good. But one thing not up for debate is that Texas summers are HOT. 100+ degree...

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Summer Treasures (July Pretties)

Summer Treasures (July Pretties)

I've had summer on the brain lately (kind of hard not to) and thought I'd share some lovely summery things I've come across on Etsy. Summertime Things that feel like summer. ๐Ÿ™‚ Mint Wooden Necklac... RachellovesBob $15.00 Sky Blue String Bik... TERRYTOCCIDESI......

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What I Wore: Summer in December

What I Wore: Summer in December

Well, it almost didn't happen, but I managed to squeeze in a What I Wore post for December. Yesterday was amazingly nice out - 71 degrees, sunny with blue skies. This is why I live in Texas. ๐Ÿ™‚ It called for a summery outfit, and I went with a nice breezy dress and...

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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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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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