Series: The Elegance of Reinvention “Some women don’t just decorate homes — they reinvent the way we dwell within them. Elsie de Wolfe, the original decorator of joy, and Martha Stewart, the queen of slow living, both remind us of…

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I'm Amanda, the creator of Claiming Life, welcome to my site.
As a Bereavement Counselor, Montessori teacher, English Teacher, and writer. I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of knowledge and meaningful experiences.
I live by the following belief "Life is an acquisition of memories, for in the end that's all there is." As someone who has had to navigate through personnel losses, I understand the uphill battle of retaining hope and healing. I found to claim life, knowledge is your power..
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Series: The Elegance of Reinvention “Some women don’t just decorate homes — they reinvent the way we dwell within them. Elsie de Wolfe, the original decorator of joy, and Martha Stewart, the queen of slow living, both remind us of…
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(Soft life, timeless charm, and garden rituals woven in) If you’ve ever admired Martha Stewart’s effortless farmhouse style — the way every room feels both lived-in and curated — you know it’s more than just decorating. It’s about creating a…
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A Soft Life Memoir of Nature, Grief, and Gentle Return By Amanda Scully✧ Where Life Whispers Healing. Our garden hugs the edge of a South African veld, where the Helderberg’s silhouette meets a crumbling farm and a river murmuring ancient…
Unlock the Keys to Your Own Story Body: If you feel called to live life more fully — with courage, elegance, and intention — you’ll love my book, Claiming Life: The Key Keepers. This little guide holds gentle truths and…
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Coco Chanel didn’t just design fashion — she created a way of life. Her Parisian apartment at 31 Rue Cambon remains a quiet symbol of timeless style and understated luxury. Decades later, her secrets still inspire us to live with…
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Life as we know it? It’s not easy. It’s rarely soft. In fact, life is mostly a mess of speed bumps you don’t see coming. Just when you think you’ve ironed it all out — no more chaos, no more…
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