Decorating for the holidays is a lot of fun but if you don’t have a fireplace to hang your stockings, you might not be so enthused. Today, I’m going to show you how you can create a “faux mantle” and finally get those stockings hung! If you missed my first 2 holiday decorating posts, you can visit them here and here.
The first thing you need to do is find a fireplace mantle. You can use an old one or a new one. Secure it to the wall with anchors. If you like the look, you can paint the wall with chalkboard paint.
Once you have your mantle in place, it’s time to gather up your supplies. Show off your personal style with your holiday decor. I love farmhouse style so I am going for more of a “vintage” Christmas look.
I used 3M Command hooks for this project. I didn’t want to damage the vintage mantle so they worked great!
- Mini Hooks
- Utensil Hooks
- Terrace Hooks
I decorated 3 mason jars (1 for each of my children) with ribbon & chalkboard labels. I used the 3M Command Clear Mini Hooks to hang the labels on the jars. Then I placed a votive candle in each jar.
Next, I used the 3M Command Utensil Hooks to hang the stockings. (Keep in mind, these hooks are for decorative purposes and will not hold the contents of a stocking).
Finally, I used a 3M Command Outdoor Terrace Hook to hang the magnolia wreath. It blends well with our chalkboard wall.
The Faux Mantle turned out beautifully! It gives my kitchen a festive & warm holiday look.
Happy Holidays! I’ll see you back soon, to finish up my holiday decorating series!
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7 comments on “Holiday Decorating: “Faux Mantle””
Wow, this is absolutely amazing. You truly captured the essence of a mantle, but you can place it anywhere. Lovely. :]
Beautiful job! I don’t know what I would do without those Command hooks. They can also be spray painted to match your decor (without the adhesive strip attached, of course ). I have one on our front door that I spray painted hunter green to match the door. It blends in seemlessly. I have a friend who hand marbelized one to blend in with her marble bathroom.
That is a great tip, Lisa. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t believe you haven’t drawn (with chalk) a roaring fire on that chalkboard wall.
So pretty!
I love what you did to create a mantel! I bough the same JOY sign and it’s perfect to set the stage for some natural decorations 🙂
Really beautiful! Merry Christmas