Elaine Raffel

Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.

Skibell Fine Jewelry Teams With Photog to Offer Realtors Free Headshots Monday

By Elaine Raffel / February 5, 2023 /

There are a few theories why Realtors use photos of themselves on business cards and in their magazine ads. For starters, it’s about branding.

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Better Together: Our Picks of the Season’s Best Designer Collaborations

By Elaine Raffel / January 29, 2023 /

There are a multitude of reasons brands engage in designer collaborations. For starters, they can instantly energize a product line, not to mention generate some serious buzz.

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The Fashionable World of André Leon Talley Heads to Auction

By Elaine Raffel / January 22, 2023 /

The fashion world lost a legend in January 2022 with the passing of legendary fashion icon André Leon Talley. As you’d expect from the first black creative director of American Vogue – not to mention a pop culture superstar – he left behind a swoon-worthy treasure trove of haute couture, jewelry, handbags, artwork, and decorative arts.

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The Benefits of Decluttering: Less Stuff Equals Less Stress  

By Elaine Raffel / January 15, 2023 /

Is decluttering on your list of New Year’s resolutions? You’re not alone. There are myriad reasons for getting your home and belongings in order—for starters, it’s good for your mental health.

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New Year’s Resolutions 2023: Keeping It Real

By Elaine Raffel / January 8, 2023 /

Covid has changed the way we all think about resolutions. One thing has become increasingly clear: The desire to keep it real in 2023.

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