Books, radio & new programs oh my!

Oh my goodness...SO much going on here to share with you all...Here we go!

Books:
I've been taking advantage of the wonderful opportunities w/Amazon & have been working on compiling the almost 100 (yikes!) articles that I've written over the years & put them into book form.  They will be under the DesignLEAN series title.  There have been 2 published so far:  Feng Shui Fabulous & Eco-Shui Design for Companion Animals.  Here's more info & links:

Feng Shui Fabulous: Feng Shui Fabulous is based on the blogtalk radio show of the same name by host/author.designer, DeAnna Radaj. Feng Shui Fabulous is the 1st in her DesignLEAN for the Home series of books that compile articles/stories written by DeAnna Radaj for her blog & other print/media. The DesignLEAN series will encompass Feng Shui, clutter-busting & eco-friendly/GREEN design tips that the reader can implement into their homes to start living healthier & designing the life of their dreams!

Eco Shui Design for Companion Animals:  This book is the 2nd in the DesignLEAN series of eco-shui, healthy home design ebooks by designer/author, DeAnna Radaj. Eco-Shui Design for Your Companion Animals focuses on...your pet! From Feng Shui tips & helpful hints on pet bed placement (how to avoid the "death position") to creating a healing space for a sick, injured or recovering pet, this book has it. Healthy Home tips cover keeping your pet safe during a remodel & basic design tips to keep ALL family members safe & happy. Enjoy!

I've also released my very first book, Aster, which I wrote as a 10yr old aspiring author for an English class.  I will ALWAYS be indebted to my teacher for giving us this wonderful opportunity to express our creativity & then take the time to TYPE up & then mimeograph (I'm totally dating myself w/this one...but who else remembers how freshly mimeographed pages smelled?) 3 copies of each students book!  This book chronicles the adventures of a little space alien named Aster & his friends on planet Zeron.  I even did the illustrations!  Check out Aster here.

These 3 newly published books join my other design/Feng Shui books: Designing the Life of Your Dreams from the Outside In & Feng Shui for Teens.  ALL books are available for "lending" on your kindle as well!

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2013 Designer Trends w/contribution from designer/author, DeAnna Radaj...check out the full article here.

Make Some Space Just for YOU
(DeAnna got to guest blog on beliefnet.com for Daylee Schwartz's column.  Make sure to catch Daylle on DeAnna's Kick Ass Women Making a Difference radio show on 2/11/13...)

I’m happy to have DeAnna Radaj, as my guest today. She’s an “Eco-Shui” designer, writer, consultant who helps those who are looking to lead a more healthy, balanced & proactive lifestyle and author of the books Designing the Life of Your Dreams From the Outside In and Feng Shui for Teens. Today she shares how to create your own person sanctuary to relax in. Her tips are general and while she give different ones for men and women, it’s fine to choose what’s right for you. Here’s what she has to say:

Creating a Personal Sanctuary
By DeAnna Radaj

We’ve all heard the term “MAN“ or “MOM“ caves, right? But what do these terms REALLY mean?  What feelings or experiences are they trying to invoke? .Personal Sanctuary is the generic description of both of these “special“ spaces, and is a space that is a highly personalized, comfortable room (or corner, garden, bath or garage…) in which the occupant can relax and/or indulge in their favorite activities…a place where the proverbial “Calgon take me away” moment in time can occur. A personal sanctuary is a space where you can just be.


Read more: http://blog.beliefnet.com/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat/2013/01/make-some-space-for-just-you.html#ixzz2K4QFlOGa

Your Health Journal
by Len Saunders
Health Tip #130 courtesy of DeAnna Radaj

Another healthy tip courtesy of DeAnna Radaj

A great way to establish MENTAL health, wellness & well-being is to do an “accessory inventory” of your space (this includes your office) & really look at what you have displayed there. Ask yourself: Is this appropriate for the function of the room (i.e. honeymoon pics displayed in your office…pics of your mother(in-laws) in your bedroom…).

Read more here....

OK...You didn't think I'd forget about Valentine's Day did you?  Besides working on the next DesignLEAN book, Eco-Shui Design for Designing the Bedroom of Your Dreams, here's some Feng Shui tips for attracting some LOVE energy into your life:

•  For a single female trying to attract more romance/love use some of the Feng Shui basics: painting the walls of your bedroom some shade of pink, coral or salmon
  
• Wearing two rose quartz bracelets on the left arm can attract 
• Clutter-bust your closet so that there is ROOM for another to share your life with!  This also goes for dresser drawers & space in the bathroom.
• Make sure that you have 2 matching nightstands on either side of the bed for an equal partnership & that you can get into bed on BOTH sides!
• Put an image of two pink peonies immediately outside the door to your bedroom, anywhere to the left as you're looking into the room. 
• Remember EARTH & FIRE are the elements associated with the Relationship Life Area...Make use of them!!  Candles, spicy foods/chocolate, square-shaped items, diamonds (couldn't resist!)
  

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Media Appearances:

February is a BUSY month for me...I will be appearing on radio shows across the country AND in the UK.  Watch for links to any recorded interviews here so you can listen even if you're in a different time zone & country.  Upcoming appearances include: The Sane Mom radio show (recorded) where I'll be speaking about clutter-busting & the health impact that your stuff has on your physical, mental & emotional well-being.  I will also be on Entrepreneur Business in the UK (recorded) talking about small business, entrepreneurship & creating an efficient & productive office/work space.

On February 6th, I will be on LIVE w/Dr Mike on Healthy Talk radio show in Miami at 1:30-2p est.  Listen LIVE here.  The show will also be archived here as well if you can't make the live broadcast.

Kick A** Women Making a Difference:
2/11/13: Daylle Schwartz
1/28/13: archived interview w/DeAnna Wingate of Rippled Purpose

DeAnna On Design:
upcoming topics...HOAs: Home Owner Association or Homeowner OPPRESSION Association, the TINY House trend (think 150 sq ft), PASSIVE housing & smart remodeling: what's an upgrade & what adds VALUE

whew....stay tuned for more!!  As always, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn for immediate up-to-date info!  Also, if there's any topics you'd like to see me cover/address, let me know here.  Remember, we're also available for web/video consultations for your Feng Shui, clutter-busting or well-being design analysis.  Contact us here for details.
Have a wonderful rest of your day!....DeAnna :)