"Trading Spaces" Host Paige Davis Shares Five Simple Tips for a Holiday-Ready Home

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, more and more homeowners are looking for fresh, new ways to add holiday cheer around their homes without breaking the bank. Paige Davis, Host of TLC's hit reality design show "Trading Spaces," has teamed with Kodak to share a few of her favorite - and affordable - design tips sure to encourage creativity and transform any home into a haven for the holidays.

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"Incorporating festive accessories throughout the home is one of the simplest ways to get your home ready for the season," says Paige. "Holiday-themed hand towels, scented candles and vibrant pillows will add a beautiful touch to any room without straining your wallet."

The dinner table is a central part of most holiday festivities, but it's not necessary to pull out your fine china for every gathering. "Save time and money by stocking up on inexpensive, environmentally friendly serving-ware in fun holiday designs," says Paige. Mix and match less expensive serving-ware with more traditional elements, like colorful table runners and napkins, to create a lovely holiday setting that is simple to pull off and even easier to clean up.

"A brilliant centerpiece is a must-have holiday accessory to any table setting," she adds. "For a truly elegant creation, place a bouquet of fresh flowers in a wine cooler or ceramic bowl repurposed as a flower vase. Add some decorative touches like holiday ornaments or pinecones for a stunning display that will leave guests thinking you special ordered the centerpiece from an expensive florist!"

Family gatherings are not only a great time to show off your amazing decorating skills, but also the perfect time to take photos for personalized greeting cards to share with family and friends. "Family time is the essence of the season and a gathering where everyone is dressed in their holiday best is a great time to take family photos," says Paige. Save time and headaches with a digital camera that automatically adjusts settings, letting you capture the best image possible. The KODAK EASYSHARE M1093 IS Digital Camera has a Smart Capture feature that takes the guesswork out of taking great photos so you can easily create memorable keepsakes.

Houseguests are another staple of the season, so roll out the red carpet with simple touches that promise to help them feel right at home. "Fresh towels and a ready supply of toiletries are always inviting," says Paige. "For a really special touch, leave a photo album or digital picture frame with a personalized slideshow of your shared memories on the nightstand." Choose a frame like the KODAK EASYSHARE W1020 Wireless Digital Frame, which lets you wirelessly send and receive pictures directly to the frame in the guest room. It also has a Quick Touch Border so guests can navigate through the menu at the touch of a finger. Guests will love scrolling through pictures and reliving the special shared memories during downtime from all of the holiday hoopla!

To learn more about these tips as well as other home decorating ideas, visit www.holidayhomeideas.com.

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