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12 Days Of ECCO: Scandinavian Holiday Style

ECCO is headquartered in Denmark and we are very proud of our Scandinavian heritage. Our shoes and accessories are all designed with the Nordic sensibilities of simplicity, elegance an appreciation for the natural elements. 

Scandinavian design applies to more than just shoes, bags and belts. This holiday season decorate your home in Scandinavian style with these beautiful ideas from interior designer and blogger Michael Wurm Jr. of Inspired by Charm

*Images courtesy of Inspired by Charm.

12 Days Of ECCO: Cheers With Glogg

At this time of year in the United States we celebrate the holiday season by drinking eggnog. In Denmark, ECCO’s home country, the winter tradition is to raise a glass of glogg.

Glogg is a Scandinavian yuletide wine mulled with orange peel and spices like clove and cardamom. 

Mix a batch for your family and friends with this recipe. Cheers!

Annika’s Glogg 

To a large pot, add:

1 750 ml. bottle medium-bodied, not-too-dry red wine

5 cinnamon sticks

1 scant tablespoon whole cloves

1 small fistful of green cardamom pods

1 large fistful of dried bitter-orange peel (fresh orange peel works fine, too)

1 chunk of peeled, fresh ginger (half grated, half sliced).

Directions:

1. Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat instantly and simmer for 30 minutes.

2. Strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl, tie solid ingredients in cheesecloth and return all to the pot.

3. Add 4 or 5 more bottles of wine, and let steep, preferably overnight. When reheating, never let the mixture come to a boil. (You can add brown sugar or vodka to taste.)

4. Garnish with blanched almonds and black raisins. They are delicious when fished out.