What do you do when you buy a house that doesn’t have a fireplace? Normally not a big deal because the temperature most of the year here is warm, but no fireplace means no Christmas stocking holder.
That is a big deal for a 4 year old. Not having a fireplace is a really big deal for him. He’s not concerned about resale value…he’s concerned about Santa. How will he get in the house?
How will he know where the stockings are?
How is his sleigh going to work when we don’t have snow? And the questions go on and on.
So last Saturday I set out to solve this problem for my little 4 year old thinker. It was small business Saturday and I ran across the top to an old wash stand in the booth of one of my favorite vendors. I knew it would be perfect as a Christmas stocking holder.
I screwed in a few hooks and drilled spots for three coastal pulls I picked up at T.J. Maxx several months ago. I sewed some new stockings because we were a little bit of a mismatched Christmas stocking crew. Ten years with one child had made me feel comfortable having stockings monogrammed. Then along came Luke…and the old Pottery Barn stockings were no longer available.
I bought some letters at Wal Mart and gave them a little dab of paint and wrapped a little jute roping around them and glued on a seashell.
When I showed him my creation he said, “this is not too good”. Then I told him I put it right by the back patio door so Santa was sure to find it as soon as he came in and that I put an L on his stocking so he would know it was Luke’s stocking and his little eyes lit up. Now, every time someone comes over he takes them by the hand and shows him his stocking with the Shark’s Eye shell on it.
I think it is safe to say that Jolly Old St. Nick will leave him a few special treasures in this new stocking Christmas Eve.
What about you? I have learned there are two distinct camps in the Christmas Stocking world. Everyone’s stockings match or no one’s stocking matches. What do you do in your house? Are they color coordinated or is each one different? We all want to know.
Have a fantastic day!
Nancy
My awesome friend Lucy from Patina Paradise put together this incredible party list. Lucy and I, we like to party at the same places. You should come to the party…it’s a blast:
MONDAYS
Something to Talk About @ Spain Hill Farm 5AM CST
*Show and Share @ Coastal Charm 8AM or 8:30AM
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on The Porch
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 3PM
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand and Sisal 4 or 5PM
TUESDAYS
Moonlight and Mason Jars @ Cherished Bliss 10 or 11AM
* Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style 6pm
* Vintage Inspiration Party @ My Salvaged Treasures evenings at 7 PM
* Dream Create Inspire @ Refresh Living evenings at 7PM
* Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design at 10PM
What’s It Wednesdays @ Ivy And Elephants
WEDNESDAYS
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches 9AM
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson 2PM or 3PM
* Share Your Style @ The Vintage Nest + 7MORE BLOGS!!!!! 6PM CST
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours 6PM CST
THURSDAYS
Brag Worthy Thursday @ Bless’er House + 4 more blogs 5AM
Think and Make Thursdays @ Little Red Brick House + 7 more blogs!!! 5AM
*The Creative Circle @ Up to Date Interiors 8AM
Vintage Charm @ Charm Bracelet Diva 9AM
* Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique 1:00PM
*Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage 3PM
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted In Thyme 6PM
AKA Design-Weekend Retreat party 7 pm
Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional 6pm
*Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home 6PM
the weekend retreat @ AKA Design 6pm
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer 9PM
FRIDAYS
* A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market 6AM
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
* Silver Pennies Sundays @ Finding Silver Pennies 6 or 7 AM
Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home + 6 more blogs! 1 PM
**Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings 5PM
Nancy, this is such a great idea for people that don’t have a fireplace. I love how you mixed different elements and texture for a layered look and those monogram ornaments are too cute. Hugs, CoCo
Thanks CoCo. It’s working out so well. I always love it when you stop by my friend.
Nancy
The problem of where to put the stocking has been solved with creativity. And you also made a little boys heart beat faster. A win win!!
Thanks so much Mary! I love making that little boy smile.
Nancy
The holder is just darling and I love how you’ve mixed the fabrics in the stockings. When my kids were young we didn’t have a fireplace either. I remember making a stocking holder stand to resolve the problem. I also made matching stockings, but later on we had mix and match. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Charming solution…love it!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
What a great idea, Nancy! My youngest is 11 but I still feel your pain-it was not so long ago that he would have had exactly the same questions as your little one! I love the pastel colors and the added shells. Truly beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up over at Vintage Charm! We hope you’ll join us again at this week’s party on Thursday morning! xoKathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
This is such a fun idea and a perfect way to show off your gorgeous stockings. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing and for inspiring us at Vintage Inspiration Party.