Elaine Raffel

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

Dwell with Dignity’s The STUDIO is Back: Shop Dallas’ Premier Design Pop-Up

By Elaine Raffel / April 15, 2026 /

There are two ways to shop The STUDIO: decisively — or with regret.

Now in its 15th year, the newly rebranded Thrift Studio is back, transforming Dwell with Dignity’s Design District headquarters into a series of designer-created vignettes where everything you see is fair game — from major furniture to the smallest finishing details — with proceeds supporting the nonprofit’s work across North Texas.

The Mary Kay Homes That Defined a Dallas Legacy — and the Son Who Carried It Forward

By Elaine Raffel / April 8, 2026 /

Richard Rogers passed away last week, and it got me thinking — not just about the company he built with his mother, Mary Kay Ash, but about the homes that came along with it including the Pink Palace on Douglas Avenue.

Greico Homes Don’t Come Up Often. Two Just Did in Midway Hollow

By Elaine Raffel / April 1, 2026 /

Some houses check boxes. A Greico Home sets the bar.

Not louder. Not flashier. Just intentional—and entirely his. This week, two of the late builder’s properties hit the market. And while they offer a rare opportunity for buyers, they also put something else on full display: just how singular Tom’s work still feels.

This Southlake Showhouse Sale Turns Designer Glam Into a Give-Back Moment Benefiting St. Jude

By Elaine Raffel / March 25, 2026 /

At 1820 Riviera Lane in Southlake, designer Donna Moss is extending the life of her St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in the most unexpected way: a multi-day sale that’s part fundraiser, part estate sale, part design event

A Stylish New Chapter Begins for Z Gallerie

By Elaine Raffel / March 18, 2026 /

Z Gallerie is back in Dallas — its signature mix of polish and personality, front and center.

The home décor retailer — known for its distinctive furniture, statement artwork, and high-impact aesthetic — has reopened on Henderson Avenue, marking the latest step in the brand’s relaunch under new ownership.