Elaine Raffel
Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.
Envision a remarkable, move-in ready residence where contemporary flair meets timeless Hollywood Regency style. This newly listed Preston Hollow stunner pays homage to a glamorous era while seamlessly incorporating the comforts and convenience of modern living.
Design aficionados, mark your calendars. Now through November 13, this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House is open for viewing — and, trust us, it’s nothing short of a “wow.” The consensus among enthusiastic attendees: “It’s the best show ever.” For starters, this year’s venue is a grand, 25,000-square-foot French Renaissance-style estate in the heart…
Let the bidding begin. It’s time for Heritage Auction’s Fall Design Event, which officially opens for business on November 1. This season’s pièce de résistance: a rare, marble-topped table by renowned 20th century Japanese-American artist, designer, and sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
The countdown to Kips Bay is on. With just two weeks until show time, it’s the home stretch – literally – for 2024’s participating designers.
When the news broke that the Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House had found a new home at 2999 Turtle Creek Boulevard, the design community cheered. But for interior designer Sherry Hayslip, the announcement was especially profound. Her late husband, acclaimed architect Cole Smith, had designed the iconic, French Renaissance-style office building in 2004. “It’s…
