Elaine Raffel

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

Feeling Sluggish? Nutritionist Lauren Gillan Shares Energy-Boosting Diet Tips

By Elaine Raffel / July 7, 2024 /

What’s the secret to keeping your energy up, especially during notoriously hot Texas summers? According to Dallas holistic nutritionist Lauren Gillan, even small dietary changes can majorly impact both health and stamina.

Celebrate July 4 With Hot Deals And Cool Collaborations

By Elaine Raffel / June 30, 2024 /

Ready to give your home a summer refresh? We’ve got your back. From new designer collabs to Fourth of July sales, here’s our pick of the season’s best.

Smart Marketing Runs in the Family for Hillwood Communities’ Taryn Dandurand

By Elaine Raffel / June 23, 2024 /

Hillwood marketing manager Taryn Dandurand was still a kid when her mom founded Jack Black, the mega-successful men’s skin care line, in 2000.

High Tech, High Touch Is the Secret Sauce for Jim and Glenn Goodrich

By Elaine Raffel / June 16, 2024 /

Whoever said, “a father teaches his son to tie a tie; a son teaches his father to tweet,” could have been talking about Jim Goodrich and his son, Glenn. Theirs is the perfect partnership – each brings unique skills, strengths, and resources to the table.

David And Brandon Bush Epitomize The Adage “Like Father, Like Son”

By Elaine Raffel / June 15, 2024 /

Just minutes into our conversation, I could sense the bond between David Bush and his son, Brandon. They play off each other, even banter a bit. And their clients seem to love it.

“It’s a bit of a comedy routine,” said David, whose eponymous real estate brokerage is a Lakewood/East Dallas stalwart. “They love to hear I’m in business with by dad,” adds Brandon. “It goes over really well.”