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Welcome to CasaVerde: an Integrative Lifestyle Design radio show that will focus on the design philosophy of Bante Design LLC-fusing Eastern (Feng Shui) and Western (eco-friendly, GREEN, sustainable) design principles with the goals and dreams of clients/listeners. Join us for shows on eco-friendly design, Feng Shui, picking out GREEN textiles, floor coverings and the like AND how to apply ILD to your life NOT just your space! Make sure to join our Facebook group of the same name to share pics, videos and join the discussion! Also check out the CasaVerde website at http://casa-verde.weebly.com

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Make sure to follow our show "feature friends" who appear on monthly segments: Randall Whitehead, the Lighting Guru, of Randall Whitehead Designs to talk all things "light". www.randallwhitehead.com. The Color Chronicles is our monthly segment on all things COLOR w/Tara Rae Hill of Little Fish Think Tank (www.golittlefish.net). We discuss a specific color, its history, color theory & therapy, as well as applicable chakra and Feng Shui application! DeAnna Radaj, host of the show & owner of Bante Design LLC, has been dubbed "the House Whisperer" as she can enter a space and help to tweak (or remodel, re-design) the space to work better to suit its function AND the lifestyle of the occupants of the space. Using ILD, life quality can be increased AND be supportive to any transitions occuring, lifestyle changes or health challenges.

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    CasaVerde: The Color Chronicles-RED

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    Call-in Number: (347) 324-5952


    In this episode, we discuss the color RED (and pink) just in time for Valentine's Day! But should you always use RED as your main color for V-Day? What rooms should you use RED in & which should be avoided? All of this and more will be discussed w/Tara Rae Hill & myself in our continuing quest to talk about all things color!

    Upcoming Episodes

    - CasaVerde: Radon & Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

    - CasaVerde: Healthy Children's Design

    - CasaVerde: Purpose Restoration Furniture

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    CasaVerde: Eco-friendly or GREEN-washed?

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    In this episode, we discuss the "eco-friendly" vocabulary that consumers are being inundated with. Do you know the difference between "vegan" & "organic"? You WILL after listening to this episode! (This episode is being done in response to an article I wrote Summer '08 that is STILL one of my most read columns!)

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    CasaVerde: Healthy Pet Design w/Dr Lisa Kluslow


    Hi Everyone-
    Another show that went a bit off topic...but good grief...I learned more in this show than I have in almost any other!  Dr Lisa Kluslow specializes in nutrition & preventative care for dogs & cats, equine & small exotics (mostly small animals).  She is the preferred vet of my 2 dogs Libby & Ossie, and all I have to do is say "Dr Lisa" and their tails start wagging!  Here are some of the great tips from our time w/Dr Lisa:

    • Accupuncture dates back over 8000 yrs in China where they've uncovered STONE acupuncture needles that were used back in ancient times.  (How cool is that?)
    • Accupuncture & chiropractic treatments deal, in principle, with the energy meridians of the body-just like people!  ALL parts of the body work in relation with the neurological system, hence the reason to keep your spine healthy & energy flowing throughout your body.
    • Animals respond BETTER than people to this Eastern modality of treatment as they don't have the external stress that we people have (unless you count stalking chipmunks...) and they don't have the societal stressors of the "coulda, woulda, shoulda" of what works...It just does.

    Here are some general tips that Dr Lisa has shared (with me as well for my column!) that you can apply to your pet-specifically if a senior/elderly pet and/or a pet that has undergone any type of surgery, rehab or cancer treatments:

    • If a pet has undergone a surgical procedure: a pet needs quiet room, low light, NO stairs/jumping and comfortable place to rest.
    • If a pet has undergone chemotherapy: teas will help to calm their digestive tract (chamomile or ginger are perfect!) as nausea is one of the main results of chemo (can work for ppl as well).
    • If a pet has undergone radiation treatment: it is imperitive  that they be kept away from direct sunlight/birght light as they will burn.  Keep room dark/low light and curtains drawn.
    • A great "home" remedy to keep in your first aid kit for wound/injury care is Liquid Vitamin E and lavendar essential oil.  Mix both together in a 10:1 (E to lavendar) and apply directly to the wound.  Lavendar is a natural anti-bacterial & is one of 2 essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin.  Both items are available at your local health food store.
    • Clary Sage essential oil is also great for calming & releasing seratonin.

    ***Shameless self-promotion...3E Products, products division of Bante Design LLC, has Clary Sage & Lavendar Environment Sprays available for $8.99.  Go to the CasaVerde website at http://casa-verde.weebly.com for buying information!***


    General DESIGN tips include:

    • NON-STICK surfaces are imperitive so your pet doesn't slide, hyperextend a joint/leg/arm or slam into a cabinet as they make their way around the home.
    • Rawhides are OK if made in the USA!!  Rawhides (or other treats/toys) made in Mexico or China contain formaldehyde which is a toxin and can poison your pet (or YOU as it off-gasses).  Canada, the UK & Australia are also OK as they have stringent regulations in place regarding pet care/products.
    • Pig Ears are high calorie treats and should be avoided especially if your pet is a "pudge".
    • Dr Lisa is a huge proponent of using MUSIC to help calm your pet & also to disguise outside noise (sound familiar?).  Studies have been done that dogs prefer classical/symphony tunes!  (a) my dogs like classic rock, b) WHO did this study?)
    • Hard flooring surfaces are best in homes with pets as they are easier to maintain & keep clean.  Area rugs/runners are a must though so pet (and people) don't slip & fall.
    • Ramps are perfect, especially for multi-level spaces and/or outdoor entryways.
    • Shoes should come off when entering your space as you don't know what you're dragging in.  Even if YOU don't use pesticides on your lawn, your neighbors might.
    • Wash your hands before/after interacting with your pet.
    • Make sure to wipe your pet's paws off when re-entering your home to wipe off salt, pesticides...whatever.


    Since Dr Lisa's passion & mission to help educate & help improve nutrition in animals, here are her tips for ALL pet owners to look for when purchasing food for their fur babies:

    • Stay away from WHEAT, CORN & SOY as these are a "gluten" which is basically a "glue" which holds food together (just like people!).
    • The first 3 products listed should be MEAT.
    • Supplemental vitamins should come from WHOLE FOODS, not by-products.
    • Pumpkin is a "filler" and source of fiber.  (This is also great if your pet has "anal gland" issues-gross I know, but it is an issue & helps with the "elimination" process).
    • Check out the Whole Dog Journal which is a great source for dog owners.  http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/
    • If you want to find a holistic vet in your area, go to http://www.ahvma.org/ for the American Holistic Vet Medical Association.

    To contact Dr Lisa check out her personal website on her workshops she offers, pictures of her dog and other great information, go to www.handsonhealing4animals.com.  To contact the Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center (if in SE WI and/or Milwaukee area) call 414-228-7655 or www.vetcor.com/glendale

    We'll have Dr Lisa on again to talk more about what we can do to keep our pets healthy & happy!

    Make sure to follow us on Twitter at /bantedesign.  Become a FAN of Bante Design LLC at www.facebook.com/pages/bante-design-llc.  Until next time....DeAnna

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    CasaVerde: Companion Pet Design w/ Dr Lisa Kluslow

    In this episode, we will discuss "healthy" tips for your companion pets-especially those who've come out of surgery, going through rehab & some healthy FOOD options. Special guest is the 2 rabbit-assasin, chipmunk-chasing doxies libby & Ossie's FAVORITE vet-Dr Lisa Kluslow of Silver Spring Animal Wellness Center. Dr Lisa practices holistic veterinarian techniques and works with physically rehab-ing pets, accupuncture & chiropractic sessions. The doxies LOVE their chiro sessions w/Dr Lisa. She will offer her input on healthy companion pet design (she's my EXPERT source I use for my articles!) & on healthy FOOD choices for pets.

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    CasaVerde: Bath/Beauty Toxic 12 Chemicals

    Hi Everyone-
    Sorry I couldn't pronounce some of the names...I should have paid more attention in science/chemistry class!!

    Here is the article I was quoting from to get proper spelling pronounciation of the chemicals, their derivatives & accronyms: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-toxic-12-beauty-ingredients.html

    Also, if you'd like a copy of the Compassionate Consumer from PETA, click here:
    http://www.caringconsumer.com/

    Remember to follow us on Twitter: /bantedesign
    Become a FAN of Bante Design at: www.facebook.com/pages/bante-design-llc
    And to mark our show as a FAVORITE!

    Sign up for our FREE monthly e-newsletter for great articles, updates & teleseminars!

    Until next time!....DeAnna

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    CasaVerde: healthy beauty terms & products

    In this episode, we go over some of the lingo & terms you need to know when looking to purchase cosmetics, bath/body products.

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    CasaVerde: Affluence Seamless Sink w/Dan Sullivani


    Hi Everyone-
    What a fun show...how great is Dan?  I love chatting with such interesting, passionate people!

    Dan Sullivan, creator of Affluence Seamless Sink, defines himself as an inventor...one who can "simplify things".  The Seamless Sink does just that!

    From the Affluence Seamless Sink website (www.seamlesssink.com):

    The Affluence™ Seamless Sink is a fundamental shift in sink design. It has brought the world three firsts:

    1. A seamless, sanitary sink bottom
    2. Strainer baskets that seal both the drain and disposer side of a sink.
    3. A universal mounting system that cuts the install by 20 to 60 minutes. (The "90 second install" can be viewed at www.SeamlessSink.com. )

    Strainer baskets that seal both the drain and disposer side of a sink. The traditional drain flange, disposer flange and disposer plug are now obsolete


    This sink is sanitary, simple, beautiful in its design aesthetic & can be installed in minutes!  Visit the Seamless Sink website to view a "90 SECOND install".  You'll be impressed & want this sink in your home as well!

    Follow Dan & Seamless Sink on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SeamlessSink
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-OH/Affluence-Seamless-Sink/158994959560
    LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/seamlesssink

    Have more questions?  Contact Dan at dan@seamlesssink.com

    I hope you learned a lot this episode!  I know I did...I'd like to leave you with Dan's closing thoughts in case you missed it at the end.  "Be creative & true to yourself.  It is through innovation & creativity that will bring our economy back as it has in the past."  I couldn't agree more.  American ingenuity, persistence & "never say die" attitudes will serve us well. 

    Until next week!...DeAnna

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    CasaVerde: the Seamless Sink!

    In this episode, meet Dan Sullivan of Affluence Seamless Sink. DID YOU KNOW? Sink design hasn't changed for 50 years. Not by Kohler. Not by Elkay. Not by any of the big Kitchen & Bath players. Affluence puts the spotlight on the drain opening, making it seamless. No more stoppers or drain kits. No more pits, chips and rust. Just a smooth transition of 100% solid 304 stainless steel. How interesting will this be? The seamless concept was invented and patented by Dan Sullivan and his design firm, Create Good, LLC . The name serves as a simple philosophy. To elaborate, the more harmonious one is with creating and leveraging good, the more good flows. Currently in development at Create Good, LLC is a beautiful new concept in toilets, a simplification of shower heads, and a new portable canopy. Dan comes from a long line of plumbers. His great Uncle Owen was a founder of the Pipefitters Union. A grandfather, 3 uncles, and brother-in-law are all pipefitters and plumbers. http://www.seamlesssink.com/

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    CasaVerde: The Color Chronicles...ORANGE

    What a COOL show today!!!  I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did!  It just goes to show, that even when you KNOW a lot about a subject, you can always learn more.  I also love the synergy between Tara & me...we really DON'T speak ahead of time about the WHAT of what we're going to discuss...merely the specific color of the month.  I love how everything fits & supports what the other is saying...It also goes to show how much the "ancients" really KNEW and how much more we need to learn!

    OK-first off, we found out that the Egyptians & Greeks used  A LOT of orange in their temples & healing rooms.  They got the color by grinding up orange agate, jade, quartz & garnet, as well as orange coral & mixing it with whale/fish oil.  They used this mixture to paint their skin, do hieroglyphics, paint temples/walls.

    Orange is related to the 2nd chakra, or SACRAL chakra, which corresponds to the digestive & reproductive organs & kidneys.  Orange relates to creativity (think of GIVING BIRTH to something whether it's a person, piece of art or the like).  Orange is also 1 of the colors used in the RELATIONSHIP area of Feng Shui-you use it if you are "single & looking not for a "relationship" but sexual relations"...So, keep this out of the bedroom if you are married or in a seriously, commited relationship.

    Orange is a POWER color-right between RED & YELLOW.  It is also one of the most controversial colors.  To bring color into your life, start small...bouquet of flowers, a pillow, a scarf/tie...Watch how people react to you, how you feel & even more "warm".

    Orange is also a color used for SAFETY.  As orange is the color that is the easiest to see, orange is used in a variety of ways to promote safety: traffic cones, life jackets, hunting vests...Even OSHA requires that construction equipment be painted orange for it to "stand out".  AND when against a BLUE sky (blue is the contrasting color to orange), it stands out even more! 

    ***Orange is a great clothing color for kids if you are taking them to a playground or even daycare so it's easy to spot them & keep track of them admist the other kids!***

    Orange is also used to feel "warmer" as it's a WARM color.  So if you're in a cold climate, utilize orange in your outerwear, north-facing rooms, blankets...Think of the national colors of Norway-ORANGE.  This color is used for ALL of their sporting teams!  They stand out, promote community/friendship & it's WARM!!

    Other ways to use orange are to eat orange foods: sweet potatoes, carrots, tangerines, oranges...You can even wear orange-tinted glasses or drink water that has an orange crystal or other coloring in it.  You can even take a color bath of orange (or any other color!).  Check out Kohler's site for more on this...it's called CHROMATHERAPY: http://www.us.kohler.com/planning/detail.jsp?aid=1129574026469  You can also go to Color Energy: http://www.colourenergy.com/sunday.html  I LOVE their products (and have even written for their newsletter!).

    Color is used for branding of companies that want to appeal to the millenials, or to appear high energy w/a sense of community.  Orange is also used heavily for fast food:  fast food that you get & eat fast!  (and again, also relates to the digestive tract!).  Beware of using orange in your kitchens if you are battling weight issues...you don't want to eat alot of food fast!  (use blue!).  For healthcare applications, orange can be used in Cardiac units, transitional spaces (hallways) & children's rooms as they respond well to orange.

    Want more?....Listen to the show!! 

    To contact Tara & learn more about what she's doing: tara@golittlefish.net or her company website at www.littlefishthinktank.com.  Also check out their 0 Margarita product that coming out!!!

    Next up...Feb 14 and the color RED!!!

    Remember to become a FAN of Bante Design on Facebook.  Follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/bantedesign AND to sign up for the Bante Design newsletter on the home page of the show!!  To contact us, email us at the show or at info@bantedesign.com.

    Until next time....DeAnna

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