What's the difference between a "nook" and a "crannie"?

[Bob Stepp]

Some one out there knows or can at least placate me.......

[Jaylee53]

Want me to draw you a picture? ;-D

[Bob Stepp]

That would help. I respond well to graphics.

[Jaylee53]

=8-D

[Bob Stepp]

You're a fine artist, Yankee Girl, but you didn't designate nooks and crannies....

[Quinn]

I don't know, but the Thomas' English Muffin people are filing a lawsuit over it.

[Bob Stepp]

I think I owe my crannies to chocolate chip cookies and the nooks to bisquits....just can't tell the difference.

[Jaylee53]

This is a crumpet Honey..

These are bisquits...made by yourself...

[Bob Stepp]

Thank you, Dear...you're so much help....

[d's girl]

Good question, Bob. They are NEARLY synonymous, excepting that a nook is most often defined as a corner, and a cranny is most often defined as an opening.
To quote Wiki:

nook (nŏŏk)
n.
A small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a large room.

A hidden or secluded spot.

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cran·ny   [kran-ee] Show IPA
–noun, plural -nies.
1.
a small, narrow opening in a wall, rock, etc.; chink; crevice; fissure: They searched every nook and cranny for the missing ring.
2.
a small out-of-the-way place or obscure corner; nook.

I'm naming my house "Taylor's Knoll," b/c it sits on a knoll, and my apt. in the lower level, "Taylor's Cove,"
"a sheltered nook." Taylor was my grandmother's family name & I inherited the house from her.
There's an upper driveway for the house & a lower driveway for my apt., so I plan on doing signs at each driveway. Cool, huh?

[Bob Stepp]

Thanks, D.....always wondered. Guess i could have googled 'em, but this was more fun.
Now my Yankee Girl is all confused and is Googling "Crooked Nannies".......should be interesting.

[d's girl]

lmao! my yankee guy was scrumptious tonight. I know, off track, but hey, you started it. '-)
He sent me the sweetest texts & emails. And on the phone & Skype- oh, my goodness! He just slays me.

[Jaylee53]

Very cool.....
I first misread this title as "crooked nannies"....couldn't find much in googleland but I did find this...

Is this like your house d?