And the stockings Were Hung...

IF YOUR HOME DOESN’T HAVE A FIREPLACE, FEAR NOT. HERE ARE SIX ALTERNATIVE AND EQUALLY MERRY WAYS TO HANG YOUR STOCKINGS.

- Kelly McMaster

A cozy fireplace with a statement mantel may be the dream of every home décor enthusiast; however, not everyone is lucky enough to have one. It certainly does not mean your Christmas stockings need to remain in storage or miss a visit from Santa.

We asked three creatives how they solve this no-mantel dilemma in their homes, and between them, six festive ideas emerged.

6 STOCKING SHOWCASES

Jill Flory, a designer and seamstress, makes wonderful use of her open staircase to display her family’s stockings. She used thin ribbon to tie each stocking to a stair rail, or they can be tied to hang from the garland as well.