AMARETTI
Pronounced "am-ah-REHT-tee", Amaretti is the Italian name for macaroons, which means little bitter things. Crisp and crunchy on the outside and soft inside, these small, domed-shaped cookies originated in Venice Italy during the Renaissance period. Amaretti are made from either ground almonds or almond paste, along with sugar and egg whites and can be flavored with chocolate or liqueurs. I love to display these individually wrapped treats (available at stores like Trader Joe's and Fresh Market) in a glass-domed candy dish in the living room. They stay fresh for months and are a great accompaniment to coffee or tea when guests swing by!
THE HURT LOCKER
I just rented this movie today and was really impressed. Kathryn Bigelow is a director with a remarkable vision. These characters will draw you into their world, a very real world existing right now while we sit comfortably on our couches and watch. Not as much of a story as it is a slice-of-life, we get to see a genuine depiction of what many of our soldiers deal with on a daily basis. An important film to see.
ETSY
I bought this little ring as a gift for my sister-in-law, Andrea. I have the matching little green bird ring. I love Etsy for finding unique things. You'd be amazed at what people out there in the wide world are making; everything from Kindle covers to Shoes, Hats and even Taxidermy!
Here's the profile for MGMarts store on www.Etsy.com
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Hey Joy thats so awesome me as well love unique things and so does my grandmothers,ill have to definitely rent that movie and again thank you so much for that wonderful make up tip it works like a charm.thats such a cute little ring,i so cant wait for next weeks episode of one tree hill i so cant beleive that mean dispitful of a sister of haley/quinn would do that to quinn.and your new album is so amazing as always and thans for the add on facebook and every thing you do for us as your fan and your work and very think.xoxo love you lots your biggest fan ver briee xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
That ring is superexcellent!!!!! I have to have it. Taxidermy on Etsy??? I never knew...guess you really can find anything on the net.
I LOVE Etsy. I found it on stumble upon a few years ago and I thank my lucky stars every day that I did. It's an amazing site.
I heard The Hurt Locker was a great movie too! It's supposed to get a lot of award nominations this year as well. It's deff on my must see list.
Love all your updates! Always something interesting!
-Shanna
Oh 3 very cool things there!
I am a fan of anything that involves eating, so I am guessing that this would be on my list of 'things to try'.
The film sounds raw and real. I love how some people can take reality and broadcast it to the world.
I quite literally just finished listing some items on my Etsy store. That ring is a beautiful find.
It's the place for anything good and eclectic.
-Alina
I always look forward to your updates... I love your taste in things!
And that's an uber cute ring you got there... it'd be fun to wear that... you have a cute little bird sitting on your finger :)
Take care Joy!
Luv Luv
from the Philippines.
xxx -sheenanastaja
I love your three cool things. I just looked up the movie on IMDB, and it sounds really interesting. I was scared when I first read it was about Iraq, but I read a review that said it was simply about the human cost of war and more of a character study than a political statement. I'll have to give it a shot (oh, that was not meant to be a pun)! Thanks for the recommendation.
Etsy is amazing. I have been trying to look for the perfect locket for my mom, and I started looking for options on this site, and there were so many breathtaking selections.
Amaretti. A very unique name for a drink. As for your second favorite thing, never heard of that movie but i got to say that i love a good movie that is based on true life events. And thirdly, love, love the bird ring super CUTE!!!
p.s. I love EVERLY! just thought I would add that little description in to this comment.
Hi Joy
Again 3 cool things wich are 3 "unusual" things!Cool !!!!
Thanks for update; take care
Love from France
amazing!! I love the ring!!
thanks
Dude! I was totally just in Venice, but I guess I didn't pay enough attention to notice the Amaretti. I totally wish I got some now, but eh. I got lotssss of good food there.
I'm so out of the movie loop lately, but I'll look out for The Hurt Locker. Thanks for that rec!
That ring is cute too! You've always got cute accessories and stuff, it seems.
I love these updates. Thanks again! BTW, love the new blog layout. Looks sweet!
Joy ~
Thanks so much for sharing some of your favorite things with us again. The things you choose to share are wonderful and I know open up people's mind to the possibilities that are out there if they just look around.
I've seen the Amaretti cookies on the shelf at Trader Joe's, but have never had the inclination to try them. Now I do. Thanks for the recommendation!
I've been meaning to watch The Hurt Locker, but haven't had the chance to sit down so I can devote myself to the content. Living in a military town (San Diego) and having many friends being deployed overseas and seeing them return as different people has had a profound effect on me and my thoughts regarding what is going on in the world. Thank you for recommending this movie so people who may not have a chance to see the effects first hand can see and know what they did not know and were not able to see before.
Esty is FABULOUS! I've bought a lot of great things from the website. I love that you can find just about anything and the prices are not outrageous.
Once again thanks for sharing with us!
BTW, the new blog layout is awesome!
Haha... I love you Joy, your so cute to post this for us (:
Mmmm macaroons, i've had, but not by the italian name lol
That ring is so freaking awesome!!! I totally want one!
Anyway, 7.13 was amaaaazing!!!
but quick question, was never gonna be originally an everly song, cause i've had that song forever, and its different and just by you..
anyway i loved all your tour songs (:
cant wait for the next OTH episode.
Love you Joy xxxxxxxx
thanks you bethany, you really nice with all your fans ! by the way , this ring is so cute... i love it!! i just wanted to tell you that 7.13 was so great ! your voice is totally awesome! Can i ask you to come in France to make a tour ! please , lot of people could be happy. Like me ! lol
XO Mëv.
Thanks for the update!
I absolutely LOVE Etsy..I've been going on that site forever.
This is one of my favorites:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Arete
--tons of really cute vintage-type necklaces and things 8)
Hey Joy!
Wow all of these things are great!! I am a huge fan of Macaroon and Trader Joe's! I have one really close to my house, my mom and I go there all the time.
That ring is adorable, definitely going to check out the website and see what other unique things I can find. I am such a sucker for unique things. :)
Glad to see all is well with you and your family.
xoxo Kait
p.s. thanks for the mascara tip, bought it last week and it works wonderfully!
Hi Joy! I love all 3 of your cool things, as always. Especially that ring- it is seriously adorable. And I'm hitting up Trader Joes this week- will for sure be on the look out for some pretty macaroons. :) You are such an inspiration.
xo
Chelsea
those candies look so delicious!
Joy-
I love Italian food...I will have to try those. I just saw The Hurt Locker a few days ago and thought it was awesome. I know many men and women in the Armed Forces and some are really that crazy...and not in a bad way. They are all awesome and inspiring. They have some cute stuff on that site...a friend of mine makes a lot of clothes and other things by hand and sells them on there.
I am a nanny and have been for a long time...some of your songs have calmed the children when nothing else would...the most recent child hated his car seat and as soon as I put on your music he calmed down and even fell asleep. I am very greatful for you and your music...and so are the parents...I thank you on their behalf and of course my own. Happy babies make happier homes.
Jennifer
OMG joy! my cousin sells those exact Amaretti in her store! She has a store that imports Italian products and we eat those amaretti all the time, my grandmother (or Nonna as she is known in italian) even makes them sometimes! you can even see them in the pictures here: http://www.italyathome.ca/eat.html
lovelovelove for you and for oth :)
Love your choiceeess!! Etsyy!!! awwww
continue posting things, you're awesome
loveeee from Spain
kisses!!!
Cris
I love Etsy! :)
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