top of page
Lush & Lore
By Sophie Moritz


Sipping, Snacking, and Dancing: The Oktoberfest Experience
Food is absolutely central to the Oktoberfest magic. You’ve got giant, soft pretzels, roast chicken that’s perfectly crispy, sausages in...
Sep 303 min read


A Tiny Tree Obsession
What exactly is a Bonsai? The literal word means “planted in a container.” This art form is derived from an ancient Chinese...
Jul 112 min read


Art You Can Feel, and Eat?
I’ve always had a connection to Germany. My father is German, and although his family is from Düsseldorf not Berlin, I spent many...
Jul 112 min read


Tinned Fish, Fancy Dish
Like most love stories, mine began simply with canned tuna. My mother is a die-hard canned tuna enthusiast, and growing up, we were the...
Jul 112 min read


Life Lately: The Marathon, the Magic, and the Mess
It’s been a whirlwind few months while I’ve been away from training for and running my first half marathon, to having my parents and...
Jun 302 min read


One Month Later: My First Half Marathon Breakdown
It’s officially been a month since I ran my first half marathon and I may or may not be in the middle of a full-blown identity crisis....
Jun 303 min read


My Scotland Photo Diary
I rallied the crew my family and my second family (my boyfriend’s family) for a trip to Edinburgh that started with a half marathon and...
Jun 272 min read


What I’m Bringing to Edinburgh (Besides Running Shoes)
First things first: I’m an over-packer. It runs in my blood. I am not — and I repeat, not — a “carry-on only” kind of girl. I’m not...
May 182 min read


Preparing for a Half Marathon: One Week Out
I’m officially one week away from running my first half marathon — and let me tell you, the nerves are real . This past week didn’t go...
May 182 min read


When It Feels Like Everyone Has It Together but You
As we get older, the stress of the “real world” really starts to kick in. Suddenly, there’s pressure to be the perfect adult — to have...
May 182 min read


A Tribute to My Mother: All the Times I Made Her Question Motherhood
Since today is Mother’s Day, I wanted to make this post extra special and dedicate it to the most important woman in my life: my mom. My...
May 104 min read


What’s in Season This Month: A Chic Spring Produce Guide
This month’s vibe? Fresh, juicy, and just a little bit crunchy. Whether you're planning Sunday strolls through the farmers' market,...
May 42 min read


The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide—with a Twist
This is your friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is quickly sneaking up on us (Sunday, May 11th), so it’s officially time to scramble and...
May 44 min read


Upcycling My Morning Matcha: The Strawberry Jam Jar Latte You Need to Try
Matcha basically runs through my veins at this point. Some people need coffee to function — I used to be one of those — but now? I bleed...
May 42 min read


Ooh La La: The Ultimate It-Girl Guide to Paris
Ooh la la! With spring already here, that means summer is just around the corner, the streets of Europe will be flooded with summer...
Apr 274 min read
bottom of page



