We've all been there before —and we're in the midst of Christmas decorating (what should be an extremely fun and relaxing evening) when we hear it. You're picking up some ornaments to put on the tree or pulling out a candle for the kitchen island when you suddenly detect a crash and a bang coming from the other room: the Christmas garland you tried to hang a million times — from the ceiling, over your mantle, etc. — has become unstuck and fallen to the floor again.
It doesn't matter how much tape you add, and the idea of drilling nails into your expensive wood hearth makes your heart stop. What are you to do?! Honestly, the whole dilemma is enough to make you throw your hands up in the air and denounce Christmas decorating entirely. (Dramatic? I don't think so!)
Well, leave it to TikTok — er, TikTok and damage-free home hanging brand Command, that is — to come up with an ingenious solution that you can copy for only $4. Goodbye, garland headaches, hello, winter wonderland!
The genius hack for hanging Christmas garland
@aurelie.erikson ♬ Somewhere in My Memory from Home Alone Christmas Movie (Chorus & Orchestra Version) - John Williams
I was today years old when I realized Command Cord Bundlers (not hooks) existed, and I have TikTok user @aurelie.erikson to thank for that. In her video above, Aurelie attaches two Command bundlers (which are typically meant to keep long cords in line, but in this instance function like a strap with more sag and flexibility than a traditional Command hook) to either side of her mantle before wrapping both straps around the edges of the garland she'd like to hang.
And voila! Her decor is not only secure (no midnight crashes here!), but its edge-adjacent positioning has now freed up room on top of the mantle for other holiday trinkets, lights, and candles. What's the best part, you ask? A pack of Command bundlers is only $4 at Walmart.
Price: $3.78
Now all you need is something to hang — and lucky for you ...
6 holiday garlands to hang over your mantle this season
Price: $54.60
Deep red berries and deep green pine needles — a combination so gorgeous and classic it can bring tears to my eyes. The ultimate traditional garland with a luxe twist.
Price: $21.99
Fun and festive, this glittery pennant would be perfect to hang around your house in multiplicity, over doorways, banisters, and lamps.
Price: $30
A classic is a classic for a reason. If you want an affordable faux garland you can either leave as is or dress up with ornaments of your choosing, consider starting here.
Price: $40
Pom poms are so fun and unexpected! Wrapped around a tree, they add the perfect contrasting touch to the brittle pine branches.
Price: $29.96
This gorgeous eucalyptus holiday garland looks like a breath of fresh air. So organic and elevated, and a bit more calming than a totally pine piece.
Price: $68.60
This one is for the whimsical design lovers — if you've never been one to shy away from color, I'm loving this striped-ball strand from Anthropologie. It looks like it belongs in Whoville, and I mean that as a compliment.
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