Our Story

My name is Amanda and i have a loving husband, two amazing grown up step children and 4 grandchildren. Being part of a blended family is a real blessing and something I am grateful for every day.

For the past 12 years, I lived overseas in New Zealand. I guess you could say, I’ve been searching for a simple life for a long time, and have been prepared to do anything, including moving 12 thousand miles to try to get it.

During the covid pandemic, my hubby Campbell and I realised it would be a long time before we could see family and friends from Scotland.
It was then that we decided it was time to come home. This is a decision we have never regretted.

New Zealand is a wonderful country, but we never truly felt like it was home. For some people moving overseas is just the new beginning needed, but for us, a big piece of our hearts were always in Scotland. The only thing we really miss from NZ is our friends, because they are all truly beautiful people. 

Now we are home, we are making the time to explore our beloved country, try new things, meet new people and live a more peaceful, relaxing and simple lifestyle.
Coco Chanel is famous for saying

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a good motto to live by I think!