Holiday Decorating: “Faux Mantle”

December 13, 2014

 

Holiday Decorating

 

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.

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

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.

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

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.

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

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

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

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.
 
 
Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

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).
 
 
Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Finally, I used a 3M Command Outdoor Terrace Hook to hang the magnolia wreath.  It blends well with our chalkboard wall.
 
 
Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

The Faux Mantle turned out beautifully!  It gives my kitchen a festive & warm holiday look.

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 
 

Faux Mantle Holiday Decorating via A  Bowl Full of Lemons

 

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”

  1. ~ Carmen ~ says:

    Wow, this is absolutely amazing. You truly captured the essence of a mantle, but you can place it anywhere. Lovely. :]

  2. Lisa B. says:

    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.

  3. Paige says:

    I can’t believe you haven’t drawn (with chalk) a roaring fire on that chalkboard wall.

  4. 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 🙂

  5. Di Andrea says:

    Really beautiful! Merry Christmas

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