Bante Design LLC is hosting workshops!! See HOME page or our Facebook page for details, dates, locations & prices!!! Would you like DeAnna to speak at your next event? Have a group that you'd like to try something different rather than food, tupperware or other offering? Contact us for fun options for Bachelorette parties, Girls Night Out, Feng Shui & Chocolate or Feng Shui & Cupcake tastings...We offer private workshops in your home, business or club for groups of 9 or more. Choose which workshop you'd like and contact us at 414-403-8174 or info@bantedesign.com to schedule date/time & pricing information!
Need "extra" help & attention?....Then check out the Clutter Counseling program! This highly intensive program is only open to 6 participants at a time & will be run quarterly starting in July. 2 in-depth phone calls & then a FULL DAY w/DeAnna in YOUR space, followed up by a "wrap-up call" w/Q&A. Contact us at info@bantedesign.com for pricing details & to get in on the next session. Geographic location DOES NOT matter! This program has been devised to help all & allow you to take control & create the space of "your dreams"! ***Also check out the Feng Shui for Teens, Designing the Life of Your Dreams and the Designing the Business of Your Dreams programs!***
Feng Shui & Altars- In this workshop learn the history of Feng Shui AND altars. Learn how both have been used in a historical context and the importance of each in everyday life. Then learn how YOU can use what you’ve learned and figure out how to create your own altars-placement, color and accessories-that will maximize whatever Life Area you’d like to work on (activate) by what you’ve learned about Feng Shui!
Color-In this workshop learn about the history of color theory/therapy (did you know that Hippocrates used color therapy?), what color actually is (light waves) and the AFFECT color has on us mentally & physically. We also discuss ways in which to bring color into our lives, how to USE color to create mood in our spaces/fashion and to change mood/health.
Listen to this great interview w/Tara Rae Hill of Little Fish Think Tank on CasaVerde radio show. We will be starting a Color Series on the radio and webinars on this very popular topic! Visit the http://casa-verde.weebly.com website for a dedicated page to the Color Chronicles. Here are some links to show done to date: GREEN, ORANGE, RED, PURPLE.
Chocolate & Feng Shui: In this new workshop, learn the history and basics of the ancient science of Feng Shui (Black Hat Sect) and the 9 Life Areas of the Bagua Board, paired with hand-made, gourmet chocolates that signify each area.
Feng Shui & Cupcakes: Brand new for Fall 2010!! In this workshop, learn the history & basics of Feng Shui (Black Hat Sect) and the 9 Life Areas that affect you & your space. Like the Chocolate workshop, there is a tasty, gourmet cupcake that is paired with each Life Area!
***Feng Shui Chocolate & Feng Shui & Cupcake tastings are available for your next event! Perfect to pair with a home Wine Tasting/Party or as an alternative. Contact us for information, pricing and scheduling. We also offer the boxed Feng Shui Chocolates for corporate gifts!! Please allow a 2-3 week time period from ordering to receipt of product.***
Unleashing Your Inner DaVinci: Bringing Creativity Back into your Life: Feeling too over-scheduled? Do you wish you had a positive outlet for stress? Have you dabbled in doodling or journaling and would like to take it to the next level? Learn what defines creativity, how to bring creativity back into your life and get over your fear of being creative. Discussions will focus on getting over our fears of being perfect and allowing ourselves to try new activities with the outcome an unknown. Activities and exercises will help those fearful of making a mistake or doing anything that isn't "perfect" to get over it and to have fun trying something new. You may find an undiscovered talent waiting to be let loose.
Here's the Feng Shui Fabulous show I did on Vision Boards: how to make one & how to use!
Designing the Bedroom of Your Dreams-Adult Version: Are you not sleeping well at night? Want to bring the romance back? This new workshop can help you with this and more. We discuss color theory and why the colors in your bedroom maybe causing you to lose sleep. Space-planning issues are talked about (are you sleeping in the "death position") and how to correct them. And proper accessorizing of this space is talked about at length to bring about the proper mood for sleeping and romance. Healthy home principles also play a big part in bedroom design to bring about a good night's sleep. Aromatherapy, feng shui and choosing the right fabrics, flooring and furnishings will also be touched on to give you the healthiest and "dreamy-ist" night's sleep you can achieve!
Designing the Life of Your Dreams...From the Outside In!: In this workshop we learn about the Laws of Attraction (finding out what we REALLY want and how to go about asking/receiving it) and making these principles work in our home's decor and design. Be prepared to learn about what your "stuff" says about you and how to go about purging un-needed, and un-loved items and how they can really be holding you back in the past. Get ready for an interactive, fun, learning experience.
**This workshop can also be a 4 part series where the subjects are discussed more in-depth. The 1st part is an in-depth discussion on the Laws of Attraction, goal-setting and defining what we really want to bring into our life. Part 2 is beginning Feng Shui (Move Your Couch Change Your Life, Part 3 is clutter and purging in-depth. We talk about the mental and emotional aspects of clutter and where our clutter gathers says A LOT about our life and where we’re going. Finally, in Part 4 we discuss healthy home principles: how to detox our homes and lifestyle. We put it all together in discussing how to design the bedroom (the most important room of the house) of our dreams.
Move your Couch, Change Your Life (Feng Shui 1)- This beginning feng shui workshop discusses the history of this ancient Chinese science, the 3 schools of thought, and the Bagua board and its uses. After this workshop you will have a basic understanding of the 9 Life Areas (Career, Knowledge, Family, Abundance, Success, Relationships, Creativity, Helpful People/Travel and Health) where they are in your space and how to improve upon them using color and the 5 elements, the “evils” of clutter and how to purge excess baggage and DeAnna’s top ten feng shui tips for your home/office.
I Moved My Couch, Now What? (Feng Shui 2) - The next installment which discusses the importance of bringing in all 5 elements into your home, your auspicious directions for proper space planning and how to incorporate this into your décor.
Feng Shui for the Bathroom...How to keep your "energy" from going down the drain!- Did you know that the Bathroom can affect family finances in Feng Shui? In this workshop, learn how to design a bathroom for positive health and energy-and to help keep your $$ from going down the drain. Proper color schemes, accesorizing and lighting will be discussed in depth. Other topics discussed include making this space healthy for all family members and what to look for when purchasing bath/body products and cleaners.
This is a GREAT example of the type of sink/pedestal you want to use in your bathroom to "activate" the WEALTH energy of the bathroom. The rectangle shape of the sink and the combo itself brings in the WOOD element which is needed to help balance out the bathroom!
***Read DeAnna's award-winning (honorable mention on ConstructionDeals.com!) "Ode to the Commode" here***
Feng Shui for the Kitchen- Do you know what color should NEVER be used in a kitchen? (orange if you want to lose weight). Did you know that your stove has an affect on your family finances according to Feng Shui traditions? These and other topics are discussed in detail in this workshop. Learn the proper space planning of your kitchen for maximum efficiency, what colors to use and what to stay away from and why and what accessories will help attain family harmony.
Healthy Home Remodeling: Get Your Home Ready for Healthy Hibernation!- This workshop discusses eco-friendly remodeling/building tips for you to implement into any re-design project. GREEN paint, flooring, insulation and furnishing options are all discusses. We will also list some eco-friendly landscaping tips that even those with “non” green thumbs can be GREEN!
Fabulous Feng Shui Entertaining- In this new workshop, learn how to plan a "Feng Shui Party" that is sure to impress all of your friends! Learn what the most auspicious colors are to use for party decorations, what food to serve and what room to have the party in.
Take Down the Dead Animal Heads-the Feng Shui of Buying and Selling Real Estate. How to stage and sell your home and find the house that is a perfect fit for you and your family! Look at what a difference landscaping, floor plans and location can really make on the price of a house and it’s desirability in today’s housing market. We also learn basic feng shui principles and how this ancient art can help us from making a costly mistake in purchasing the wrong house, or use it to our benefit in getting the best price possible in selling our current home.
Feng Shui for Romance- Learn how to ATTRACT, KEEP or RE-ENERGIZE your relationship area in this fun and interactive class. Learn how to use color, space planning and proper accessorizing to create the perfect ambience for that "special night" or for a more permanent change to your room to bring more romance into your everyday life.
#1 Workshop! Top 10 Design Tips for Everyone and Every Space-Use feng shui and sustainable design tips to create a healthy, balanced space that anyone can apply to their space. Clutter, de-toxing your space, creating personal sanctuaries are all discussed plus much more!
Organizing Your Inner Pack Rat (Clutter1)-Here we discuss the psychology of clutter, how to purge and what to do with all that “stuff”. What to do with out-dated clothes, paper clutter, toys...and how to distinguish between a "collection" and junk.
Here how PROCRASTINATION can be a manifestation of CLUTTER when DeAnna is a guest on the Tom on Leadership radio show! Here are the shows on CLUTTER that I did on the Feng Shui Fabulous show: 1/17/10, 2/22/09, 3/1/09
"Today was a snow day here and I spent it cleaning-out so much old toys!! It was great & I felt NO GUILT about any of it!! (kids were at a neighbors so they weren't here to stop me - ha! I really should head to my neighbors next as she needs BIG help on purging - yikes!). Maybe I should send her your article!! Not sure it'd be so well received. thanks again!!"- Laura D, from DivaToolbox
Healthy Design for Companion Animals-how to design/create a space that is beautiful and comfortable and, most importantly, healthy for you and your pets. Space-planning, fabric and finish selections and paint and carpet choices are all discussed. We also talk about the needs of the elderly pet.
***Read this interview w/DeAnna called, "Decorating Homes for Pets & Owners" by Michele Hollow on her site www.petnewsandviews.com. DeAnna also contributes frequently to Animal Wellness magazine on all things design-related, Feng Shui for Fur Babies, keeping pets safe during remodels & during rehab. Check it out!***
Here is my interview w/holistic veterinarian, Dr Lisa Kluslow on CasaVerde. We get to discuss some design tips for elderly pets, or pets that have undergone surgery, cancer treatments or physical therapy. She also gives some great advice on what to look for when purchasing pet food & how to read labels for HEALTHY ingredients.
Healthy Nursery and Children’s Room Design- Here we discuss fabric and finish choices that are safe and healthy for baby’s first room. Fabric and finish selections, paint and flooring choices, as well as space planning are also discussed. We will also talk about safety concerns and what to do to “child-proof” their space.
Listen to my interview on CasaVerde w/designer Michelle Pollak of The Lollipop Tree & LaPetite Maison. Here we discuss healthy design for children of all ages & some tips that parents can apply to their children's rooms now.
Feng Shui for the Garden- In this workshop we learn about the history and the 3 schools of thought regarding feng shui and how we can apply them to our outdoor living space. Color, the 5 elements and layout of the garden are all areas discussed. After this class you will be able to create a space even Mother Nature will approve of.
** Ms Radaj can also develop marketing/sales workshops for your specific needs/business**
Listen to this great 
Chocolate & Feng Shui: In this new workshop, learn the history and basics of the ancient science of Feng Shui (Black Hat Sect) and the 9 Life Areas of the Bagua Board, paired with hand-made, gourmet chocolates that signify each area. 
Unleashing Your Inner DaVinci: Bringing Creativity Back into your Life:
Here's the Feng Shui Fabulous show I did on 
Designing the Bedroom of Your Dreams-Adult Version: Are you not sleeping well at night? Want to bring the romance back? This new workshop can help you with this and more. We discuss color theory and why the colors in your bedroom maybe causing you to lose sleep. Space-planning issues are talked about (are you sleeping in the "death position") and how to correct them. And proper accessorizing of this space is talked about at length to bring about the proper mood for sleeping and romance. Healthy home principles also play a big part in bedroom design to bring about a good night's sleep. Aromatherapy, feng shui and choosing the right fabrics, flooring and furnishings will also be touched on to give you the healthiest and "dreamy-ist" night's sleep you can achieve!
Designing the Life of Your Dreams...From the Outside In!: In this workshop we learn about the Laws of Attraction (finding out what we REALLY want and how to go about asking/receiving it) and making these principles work in our home's decor and design. Be prepared to learn about what your "stuff" says about you and how to go about purging un-needed, and un-loved items and how they can really be holding you back in the past. Get ready for an interactive, fun, learning experience. 
Feng Shui for the Bathroom...How to keep your "energy" from going down the drain!- Did you know that the Bathroom can affect family finances in Feng Shui? In this workshop, learn how to design a bathroom for positive health and energy-and to help keep your $$ from going down the drain. Proper color schemes, accesorizing and lighting will be discussed in depth. Other topics discussed include making this space healthy for all family members and what to look for when purchasing bath/body products and cleaners.
This is a GREAT example of the type of sink/pedestal you want to use in your bathroom to "activate" the WEALTH energy of the bathroom. The rectangle shape of the sink and the combo itself brings in the WOOD element which is needed to help balance out the bathroom!
Feng Shui for the Kitchen- Do you know what color should NEVER be used in a kitchen? (orange if you want to lose weight). Did you know that your stove has an affect on your family finances according to Feng Shui traditions? These and other topics are discussed in detail in this workshop. Learn the proper space planning of your kitchen for maximum efficiency, what colors to use and what to stay away from and why and what accessories will help attain family harmony.
Feng Shui for Romance- Learn how to ATTRACT, KEEP or RE-ENERGIZE your relationship area in this fun and interactive class. Learn how to use color, space planning and proper accessorizing to create the perfect ambience for that "special night" or for a more permanent change to your room to bring more romance into your everyday life.
Organizing Your Inner Pack Rat (Clutter 1)-Here we discuss the psychology of clutter, how to purge and what to do with all that “stuff”. What to do with out-dated clothes, paper clutter, toys...and how to distinguish between a "collection" and junk.
Healthy Design for Companion Animals-how to design/create a space that is beautiful and comfortable and, most importantly, healthy for you and your pets. Space-planning, fabric and finish selections and paint and carpet choices are all discussed. We also talk about the needs of the elderly pet.
Healthy Nursery and Children’s Room Design- Here we discuss fabric and finish choices that are safe and healthy for baby’s first room. Fabric and finish selections, paint and flooring choices, as well as space planning are also discussed. We will also talk about safety concerns and what to do to “child-proof” their space.
Feng Shui for the Garden- In this workshop we learn about the history and the 3 schools of thought regarding feng shui and how we can apply them to our outdoor living space. Color, the 5 elements and layout of the garden are all areas discussed. After this class you will be able to create a space even Mother Nature will approve of. 