::no mantel - no problem::

 Here was my inspirational picture.  

But I can't remember where I found it. 

Darn.

But that isn't going to stop me.

 

 I sent these two handsome men out to find the perfect stick. 

 Then they sawed it to the correct size.

 

And I tied it with ribbon to Josh's wall guitar hangers.

The wall trim is still very messed up there from the stove installation.

So a little ribbon helped temporary cover it up.

 Here's the finished product.

 I think some new stockings are due this year.

Maybe at some after Christmas sales.