Swedish Art

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully. In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish...

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”...

Are you drowning in decades of accumulated possessions, feeling like your own home has turned into a maze of memories and clutter? Is the idea of your family sifting through a lifetime of belongings a daunting thought, pushing you to seek a cleaner, clearer path for the future? Do you crave the liberation of minimalism but fear the process of getting there, overwhelmed by where to start and what to keep?" No matter your age or stage in life, Swedish death cleaning is for you. This book guides you through the nuanced layers of decluttering that resonate with the American spirit and way of life.

Transform your home and life in just a few weekends, even if you've struggled with clutter for years. Are you overwhelmed by the sentimental clutter that fills your home, or perhaps you worry about the environmental impact of your belongings? Do you wish for practical guidance that respects your emotional readiness for change and aligns with your eco-friendly lifestyle? Or maybe you're curious about the cultural insights of Swedish Death Cleaning and how it might help you embrace a more mindful and purposeful life? If you nodded along to any of these, you're not alone. Many individuals ...

In The Joyful Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Lara gently guides you through the deeply human journey of decluttering with empathy, intention, and grace. Inspired by the uplifting Swedish tradition of Döstädning, this book is more than a manual on organizing your space. It's a compassionate roadmap to finding joy, meaning, and peace in your home and your life while freeing your family from future stress.

Transform Your Living Environment with This 27-Day Practical Plan Are you ready to simplify your space and embrace the art of letting go? Want to transform your living environment with just 15 minutes of daily routine? This comprehensive workbook is your ultimate guide to the Swedish method of decluttering and organizing your home for a more peaceful and meaningful life. Designed for anyone seeking a fresh start and a clutter-free existence, this workbook provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you effortlessly streamline your living space and eliminate the unnecessary physical and ...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Swedish With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Swedish — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel….Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People). Looking at real estate isn’t usually a...

Döstädning is the Swedish word for the kindest thing you can do for your family: clear your clutter before you're gone. Swedish Death Cleaning—is the Scandinavian practice of gradually decluttering your possessions so your loved ones inherit peace of mind, not chaos. While other organizing methods promise perfect homes, this one promises something better: a lighter legacy. The concept is simple. The execution? Less so. But with a sprinkling of black humor in Swedish Death Cleaning: The Not-So-Grim Guide to Döstädning, you’ll discover: The Swedish Snowball Method that builds momentum...

Overwhelmed by clutter? Tired of constantly tidying up? Discover a path from chaos to calm with expert decluttering strategies tailored to busy moms. Clearing Clutter, Creating Joy is your essential companion on the journey to reclaiming your space and sense of calm. This comprehensive guide gives you inspiration and practical tools to transform your home into a tranquil sanctuary. Written by Michelle Urban, an expert in home organization and decluttering, the book offers strategies tailored specifically to busy moms. Whether you're new to decluttering or have struggled with it before, ...

Life is a journey and like most of journeys leaves behind emotional memories as well as a lot of stuffy clutter...Time to get back your living spaces has come! Learn how to free yourself from useless personal belongings by downsizing and organizing your home in just 10 minutes a day per 30 days! Because your happiness is that of your loved ones....

Do you aspire to live a more peaceful, intentional life of mindfulness, positivity, and gratitude? Njuta (pronounced “nyutah”), which means “enjoy” or “delight in,” is the Swedish art of savoring the moment. Focused on finding happiness in even the smallest things, njuta can be...

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past...

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.

Magic and myth inhabit these chapters in figures both familiar and strange. Giant trolls and talking animals are everywhere. The winds take human form. A one-eyed old woman might seem reminiscent of the Norse god Odin. We meet sly aunts, resourceful princesses, and devious robbers. These stories, set in Norway's majestic landscape of towering mountains and dense forests, are filled with humor, mischief, and sometimes surprisingly cruel twists of fate. All are rendered in the deceptively simple narrative style perfected by Asbjørnsen and Moe.

Stop feeling guilty about throwing away the past. Start building a sanctuary for your future. Body Copy: You have organized the pantry. You have labeled the toy bins. But there is one closet you keep closed. There is one plastic bin under the bed you refuse to open. It’s the sentimental stuff. The old letters, the baby clothes, the inherited china, and the mountain of children’s artwork. You want to clear the clutter, but the thought of tossing these items feels like a betrayal. It feels like you are erasing your history. So, you keep it all—and your home pays the price. In The Gentle...

Do you want to induce a stunning sense of happiness and well-being in your life? We all know the feeling of hygge instinctively, but few of us ever manage to capture it for more than a moment. Cravings for comfort, for coziness, for contentment: everyone experiences the desire for a happier, less stressful, and more serene life. One of the Preeminent hygge aficionado "Lykke Nielsen" has traveled the length and breadth of homes and countries to create the perfect guide to cultivate togetherness and joy at the smallest and simplest things in everyday life and being inspired the hygge way. ...

This “comforting…thoughtful” (The Washington Post) guide to maintaining a high quality of life—from resilient old age to the first inklings of a serious illness to the final breath—by the New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door is a “roadmap to the end that...

In the spirit of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and The Joy of Less, experience the benefits of buying less and sharing more with this accessible 7-step guide to decluttering, saving money, and creating community from the creators of the Buy Nothing Project. In their island community...

Derived from the Swedish phrase Lagom är bäst, meaning ""the right amount is best; in moderation, in balance,"" langom is a deeply held philosophy closely tied to the Swedish cultural and social ideology of fairness and equality. Lagom is believed to have begun with Viking culture: at...