Elaine Raffel

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

Celebrating 50 Years of Style With Dallas’ Original Consignment Shop: Clotheshorse Anonymous

By Elaine Raffel / June 9, 2024 /

Long before consigning was cool, two Dallas stay-at-home moms had an idea. If you got tired of a dress, a bag, or jacket, why not swap them with friends? Little did Clotheshorse Anonymous founders Jan Kennedy and Nancy Ungerman know they were 50 years ahead of their time.

Shop Local: 9 Can’t-Miss Gift Ideas for Dallas Dads

By Elaine Raffel / June 2, 2024 /

Our list of Dallas brands, shops, and experiences prove you don’t have to travel far to find innovative ideas sure to delight even the most discerning dads.

Revealed! The Season’s Best Grills and Top Trends

By Elaine Raffel / May 26, 2024 /

Is the old adage true that where there’s smoke, there’s fire? I couldn’t help but wonder after the fifth grill company declined to talk to me about what’s trending in the outdoor cooking scene. So, I did what any good journalist would do and went undercover.

Jenn Thatcher Launches ZEBRA – Clean-Living Essentials With Black and White Ingredients

By Elaine Raffel / May 19, 2024 /

When all three of Jenn Thatcher’s children were diagnosed with non-genetic illnesses, the visionary Dallas mom took matters into her own hands.

How Mentorship Paved the Way for Million Dollar Pool Designer Brad Holley

By Elaine Raffel / May 12, 2024 /

Dallas designer Brad Holley – this year’s winner of the “Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge” – credits his success to the eight-and-a-half years he spent shadowing and mentoring under Randy Angell.