If you haven’t done it already, it’s time to start decorating for the holidays. We’ve been slowly pulling piece by piece out of storage, but have yet to actually put up a tree. In the process of getting things ready, we were asked to join in on a Holiday Song Inspired Project Blog Hop. Since we didn’t have a place to hang our stockings this year, I decided to make a stocking hanger with some fun holiday lyrics on it.

In the past, we’ve had a mantle or ledge we could hang our stockings from, but in our current home, we have nothing. No Mantle? No Problem!

I found some random boards (reclaimed wood?) in our garage and thought that maybe I could use them.

So, after a quick run to the hardware store to grab supplies, I got to work. First, I attached both boards together with a couple of flat braces.

Next, I slapped a quick coat of chalk paint on the front of the boards. I only did one thin, sloppy coat and it was just enough to give the boards a weathered look.

Then, I measured and marked 5 equidistant spaces out and had my hubby help me drill holes into the wood. *Side note: I’m typically decent at drilling, because it is pretty straight forward, right? However, these boards were ridiculously hard. I swear my hubs had trouble getting the screws in these too and he is the strong one!

After that, I screwed in the knobs to hold up the stockings.

As for the wording, I used my favorite technique to transfer the lettering from paper, only this time, I used pencil instead of chalk. I attempted to paint the words in with black acrylic paint, but it was super hard to get solid/straight lines, so I ending up turning to my trusty black Sharpie to finish the rest.

Finally, I added a couple of self leveling hooks to the back and hung it up.

Don’t our stockings look so cute? And I’ve heard that Santa has some goodies to fill them up with too!

Now, it’s time to check out some other fun Holiday Song Inspired Projects on this Blog Hop from the following fabulous bloggers!

Joy to the World Painted Burlap Plaque by View from the Fridge

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Stocking Hanger by Elizabeth Joan Designs

All Is Merry and Bright Chalkboard card by Silhouette School

Home for the Holidays Painted Sign by One Krieger Chick

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Card Display by 3 Little Greenwoods

NOEL Christmas Pillow Set by Dolen Diaries

Deck the Halls DIY Art by A Prudent Life

Let It Snow Sign by The Blue Eyed Dove

Holiday Printable by Crafts by Courtney

Joy To The World by My Creative Days

I always enjoy decorating for the holidays! There is something so magical about the twinkling lights and sparkly baubles all around. Entertaining guests is also usually on everyone’s agenda, so I pulled together a Simple Holiday Tablescape to share some festive decorating inspiration!

I’m so glad you are here!

My simple holiday tablescape is just one stop on the Celebrate Christmas Blog Hop. Leen, my friend from Sand Dollar Lane, has rounded up some amazing talent to share holiday home tours, DIY gift ideas, and tablescapes/centerpieces.

If you are stopping by from The French Blue Cottage or are new to the blog, welcome!

One of my favorite parts of putting together a tablescape is being able to shop my home and find different pieces to incorporate into the design. And it is so easy this time of year because there are items that would work all around.

As a starting point, I laid a simple garland on top of an old scarf down the center of my table as a runner. I love to create table runners from unique and unexpected items. Then, I kept layering pieces of interest on top.

Some cute faux antlers, black and white striped ribbon, the most inexpensive DIY hurricane candle holders…

A small strand of white twinkle lights, and ornaments straight from the Christmas tree all help the centerpiece come together.

For each table setting, I gathered up neutral pieces including my favorite striped napkins.

I even whipped up these cute ornament place cards with curled strips of paper inside featuring each guests’ name.

This tablescape was so easy to put together. Anyone could do the same by simply borrowing holiday decor items from around your own home and throwing in a little creativity.

What do you think of our Simple Holiday Tablescape? Have you ever used unconventional items while decorating? It’s a great way to mix things up!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I pulled this look together. And you have to check out my friend Kendra’s (Joy In Our Home) creative tablescape, as well as the rest of the fun holiday ideas included in this round-up!

Sand Dollar Lane  //  Aratari at Home  //  Postcards From the Ridge  //  Sweet Pea

Worthing Court  //  Atta Girl Says  //  Sonya Burgess  //  Kippi at Home

White Arrows Home  //  Cribbs Style  //  Dabbling & Decorating  //  One House 2 Barns

My Family Thyme  //  The February Fox  //  A Life Unfolding

My Wee Abode  //  The Tattered Pew  //  Thistlewood Farms

Artsy Chicks Rule  //  2 Bees in a Pod  //  Zucchini Sisters (not shown)  //  The Little by Little Home

The French Blue Cottage  //  Elizabeth Joan Designs  //  Joy in Our Home

Thistle Key Lane  //  Noting Grace