If you don’t have a mantel, that doesn’t exclude you from the festivities.
There are plenty of places to hang a stocking without a mantel.
Here are some of our favorite ideas for stockings around your home.
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There are plenty of shelf options where stockings of all sizes can play for the season.
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Hooks
An obvious and zero-effort option is a hook.
Chairs
Camoflauge a hook with ribbon or a bow, then hook it onto the chair back.
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This chic and easy way to hang a stocking can make your living room extra cozy.
Stocking Post
Yes, stocking posts are a thing.
TV Stand
Hang your stockings where you could always see themright below your television.
For a fragrant mantel finish, bake citrus slices low and slow in the oven and string them together with twine (and an occasional dab of hot glue).Credit:Brie Williams
It’s one simple way to make your Christmas movie marathon even merrier.
Bonus: you could use the same stocking holders you would with a mantle.
Entry Table
Nothing says welcome, yall quite like a row of joyful stockings.
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Window
Why not a little bit of holiday cheer to the view out your window?
For the easiest install, use adhesive hooks or a tension rod.
Take it one step further and add a few decor pieces around the stockings.
Staircase Railing
Turn your staircase into a statement.
For the most impact, secure first the garland and then the stockings with floral wire.
(A few well-placed bows never hurt anyone either.)
Knobs
Dressers, China cabinets, and more are rich with door and drawer knobs.
Simply slip the stocking loop around one of them and youre done.
Grosgrain or velvet ribbon provide a more traditional look, while fishing wire creates a floating effect.
Piano
Festive tunes, plus festive stockingswhat a charming combination, right?
Window Sill
Everyone has windows, thus everyone has window sills as well.
Hint: Stockings and traditional taper candles are totally a dynamic duo.
