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Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson
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Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson

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[Scribner] The original, official, bestselling guide to Swedish death cleaning—a charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.
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Beyond simply loving Sweden, Swedish treats, and Swedish candy, we believe Swedish candy culture is the future of candy consumption in the USA. It's all about better ingredients, moderation, and finding joy in the little moments.

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No Artificial Colors
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Pick and Mix is a fun, customizable way to enjoy candy. Popular across Europe, especially in Sweden, it allows you to choose your own assortment from a wide selection of sweets—gummies, sours, licorice, and more—by weight. Whether you're craving just a few favorites or building a colorful mix for a party, Pick and Mix lets you get exactly what you want. At our shop, we feature premium, clean-ingredient European candies so you can indulge without compromise. It’s the perfect way to explore new flavors, treat yourself, or share a sweet moment with others.

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Lilla is created by Nic Jansson and Holly Berrigan, the team behind MYSA Natural Wine. Nic is half-Swedish and grew up spending summers in Dalarna, Sweden, where lördagsgodis (Saturday candy) was a weekly ritual. Lilla brings that tradition stateside—with better ingredients!
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