Start by measuring the length and depth of your fireplace mantel and cut a piece of MDF to that size so it will slot underneath it. Paint the piece of MDF the same colour as the fireplace so it blends in seamlessly. This will mostly be covered by decorations and foliage but just to make sure there are no inconsistencies.

Kate then used screw hooks to twist into the MDF for the glass decorations to hang from, you can use as many as you want depending on how many baubles you wish to hang. To secure the piece of MDF to the fireplace mantle, use two G clamps to keep the MDF in place. These may look bulky at first but will later be covered with decorations so try not to worry!

Time to decorate! Kate used a mixture of string, twine and ribbon to hang the baubles to each of the hooks, tying a little knot or bow to finish them off perfectly. Kate opted for quite a neutral colour palette to suit the rest of her home, but you can tailor this to suit your style and scheme.

To hide the MDF/G clamps and to make the fireplace look even more embellished, Kate then arranged foraged ferns and ivy to the top of the mantelpiece. This is a great way to create height and depth, you can then finish it off with some festive themed accessories such as a candelabra and a stocking or two!