Lost in the Nooks

I’ve made Claire Saffitz’s Walnut Maple Sticky Buns maybe eight or nine times now, and it is an absolute favorite. It’s a joy to make, not easy but not too hard either, and it usually takes me two days…

I genuinely treasure making seasonal bucket lists. They help me be mindful and intentional with my time. It’s a way to slow down and savor the moments. Especially during the fall, I get to come up with something new and creative while still bringing in the nostalgia and coziness of past seasons…

There is an endless inventory of archival collections I want to see across the states. There is an abundance of letters, photographs, maps, telegraphs, flyers, brochures, and other ephemera that I know are waiting for me to visit them…

There is something particularly magical about a batch of cookies finished at golden hour. You walk into the kitchen, and they’re sitting on the stove to cool. Your senses are tingling, maybe a little drool is happening, and you smell rich butter and decadent chocolate. ooooooh…

So there I am, browsing my shelves for cozy mysteries. I was sure I had a few hanging around from previous book-shopping trips. I’m pulling a couple out, indeed judging a book by its cover, and if it’s nice enough, I’m rereading the blurbs…

Welcome to the Lost in the Nooks blog! My first blog post, how exciting! I’ve only ever written a blog for my coursework in grad school, so this feels good…different. Thank you for reading, I hope you feel at home here. I just want to hang out and talk about cozy stuff with you…