Make your own stunning holiday mantel for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Here are my tips to create a lush and full Christmas mantel. (and I kept this neutral enough to be used at Thanksgiving too). ✨Start with a few strategically placed finishing nails. You CAN use sticky hooks as well (& sometimes I do) but usually I prefer nails. They’re easy to fill in paint if needed but I try to be discreet in placement. ✨I use zip ties to attach everything. ✨Add a chicken wire base. You can lay it flat across the mantel or vertically next to your mirror if you want to build height. I nail mine in. ✨Layer several different garlands together and use more than 1 type. I used 4 here of varying sizes and shapes. 2 are Norfolk and 2 are Cedar. ✨Use a lot of floral picks to create depth and texture. You can stick them right into the chicken wire and, if need be, secure them with the zip ties. ✨Don't expect to finish it in 30 minutes. It's an artistic process and you'll want to step back and think about it for a moment. ✨You can use what you have. I had a lot of floral stems that were actually intended more for summer arrangements, but I found that they added a touch of lightness and texture to my mantel. ✨Do add lots of embellishments. Bells, ornaments, ribbons and lights will add just the right finishing sparkle. ✨Don’t be afraid to change your mind and rework it as often as necessary. I definitely did not get mine right the first time. ✨Get creative and have fun! NOTE: If you buy the 72” Natural Norfolk Pine garland Deluxe (listed at the end) from Interior Delights, you would probably only need ONE other small garland. LTKHoliday LTKVideo LTKSeasonal