This is so perfect for my family. With two adults, four children, and six pets, this has been a life saver versus trying to find space for 12 stockings or pay an outrageous amount for as many individual stocking holders. We have it on an electric fireplace mantle, and while the slat parts don't fit back all the way, they have grips on them and hold secure even when my cats try tugging on a stocking. I highly recommend this for larger families or anyone who just wants a simplistic, elegant look for their stockings over the fireplace.