
All about Zed'Lav
Well, here's the part where I'm supposed to sound impressive, so here goes nothing!
Hi, I'm the guy running this show. I'm a 46-year-old (yes, you read that right—I’m vintage loot!) husband and father of four wonderfully different boys. I’ve worn plenty of hats in my time: I’ve been a Cook, a Caterer, a Real Estate Agent, and now I I work in the airline industry. Through all the career changes, one thing remains constant, and as my awesome wife loves to point out, I am a complete Geek/Nerd—whichever term you like, I will wholeheartedly embrace because the fact of the matter is, I am one.
As for Anime, I found that stuff in my local movie rental store back when I was 14. I’ve been watching ever since! I have been a Crunchyroll subscriber from year one! I’ve been through all the classics like Dragon Ball Z, my Big Three (One Piece, Naruto, Bleach), and I do my best to keep up with all the new drops (often during a very necessary Latte Break)! I do my best to keep up with all the new stuff.
While I myself am not a figure hunter/collector. Two of my sons are relentless figure hunters and collectors. So, I've traded my solo questing time for co-op mode, doing my best to help them find deals and those rare, hard-to-find figures. It’s a great way to bond and make great memories!
My obsession with all things geek began early. I have my Aunt to thank for getting me into Stephen King when I was about 11, and I immediately fell down the rabbit hole. Since then, I’ve tackled everything from historical fiction to epic fantasy and science fiction. Most recently, I’ve been thoroughly enthralled with the world of LitRPG. If it has fantasy, magic or dragons I'm reading it!
This blog is my way of organizing all that enthusiasm and connecting with others who navigate that space between deep geek fandom and real-life responsibilities.
Thanks for taking the time to read! What fandom got you hooked back in the day? Let me know in the comments!
ABOUT
Hi there, I'm Marie! I'm the mother of two in Pheonix. I'm the founder of this blog and fitness instructor.
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Welcome to this blog!
Hello there, bookworms and fellow lovers of all things cozy! I'm Holly Hallmark, and if life were a holiday movie, I'd probably be the quirky best friend or the town's resident cookie expert.
By day, I've spent over a decade in the wonderful, chaotic world of elementary school classrooms. Teaching little minds is a true passion, but when the final bell rings, you'll find me trading lesson plans for loaf pans. There's nothing I love more than the smell of vanilla and sugar. You could say baking is my superpower! Cooking actual dinners though, is definitely not. I have my share of cooking nightmares.
When I'm not baking sweets or grading papers, I'm usually hunting for treasure. My heart belongs to anything with a history, and I have a serious passion for collecting all things vintage, from retro glassware to classic holiday decor. Saturday mornings are spent estate sale hunting for our next great find!
In my downtime, you'll find me fully embracing my love for comfort viewing. I’m unapologetically addicted to reality television, and yes, I keep the Hallmark Channel running practically year-round! My ultimate comfort ritual, though, is an endless loop of Stars Hollow charm: once I finish the final episode of Gilmore Girls, I immediately restart the series. It's the perfect backdrop for reading, and you can always bet I have a stack of the cheesiest romance novels piled up beside me.
If you ever wonder what keeps me busy between chapters, it’s probably diving down a rabbit hole of trending dances and hilarious skits—I can lose hours scrolling through TikTok!
I'm so excited to share my favorite Mistletoe Moments and all my cozy reads with you. Grab a mug of hot cocoa, find your snuggliest blanket, and let's read some happy endings together!


COLLABORATIONS
Do you have a product or project that fits the intersection of cozy comfort and captivating fandom? Lore and Lattes is seeking collaborations with authors, publishers, and brands focused on:
Cozy & Charming: Holiday Romance, Baking, Vintage Finds, and Festive Cheer.
Captivating & Geeky: Gaming, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books, Movie/TV Fandoms, and Pop Culture.
If you have a book, game, or product that aligns with finding the Holly Holiday spirit—charming, warm, and fun, with a side of spectacular geekery—we would love to chat!
Let’s create some wonderfully unique content together! Please send an email to discuss partnership opportunities.
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