Elaine Raffel

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

Moving On Up: Kips Bay Decorator Show House Announces Turtle Creek Location

By Elaine Raffel / August 18, 2024 /

If anyone can transform a massive 25,000-square-foot vacant office space into a supremely stylish showplace, our bet is on this year’s crop of Kips Bay designers. The renowned Decorator Show House has finally landed a location: it is moving uptown to 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd. — high-profile commercial real estate with a storied history.   …

New Leaf Custom Homes Unveils the ‘Listing of the Summer’ in Preston Hollow

By Elaine Raffel / August 8, 2024 /

Scott and Melissa Powell’s latest venture – a showstopping spec in the heart of Preston Hollow – reaches a new pinnacle.

Ace Dorm Room Décor with Designer-Approved Tips and Techniques

By Elaine Raffel / August 6, 2024 /

This fall, 18.6 million students will be heading off to college in what just might be the quintessential downsize – transitioning to life in a dorm room.

You Don’t Have to Leave Dallas to Celebrate the Olympics in True French Fashion

By Elaine Raffel / July 23, 2024 /

With just days until the opening ceremonies, Olympic fever is in high gear. Can’t make it to Paris? No problem. Here’s how to celebrate the games right here in Dallas – no plane ticket required.

Fond Memories of Neiman’s: Industry Pros Share Thoughts on Sale to Saks Fifth Avenue

By Elaine Raffel / July 16, 2024 /

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July. But this year, there was news that was equally explosive. Saks Fifth Avenue had sealed a deal to buy beloved hometown retailer Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion.