Elaine Raffel
Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.
This year, Texas Counter Fitters owners Chris Blackburn and Andrew Gilbert are embracing that spirit with extra cheer. The dynamic duo is partnering with two local nonprofits – Dwell with Dignity and After 8 to Educate – to spread goodwill through a pair of seasonal initiatives.
Expecting visitors this holiday season? You’re not alone. Guest bedrooms get more use between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than at any other time of the year.
With just a week until Thanksgiving, it’s time to talk turkey – and stuffing and cornbread and pumpkin pie. But what really elevates the celebration? A festive holiday tablescape.
Designed by famed architect Clyde Griesenbeck, this captivating Tudor offers a rare blend of historic elegance and contemporary upgrades.
Ready for a new hue? The 2025 COTYs – colors of the year – are rolling in, just in time to give any space an instant update.
Next year’s selection is brimming with character – deep, saturated shades that experts predict will take center stage in the coming months.
