Elaine Raffel

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

Frontgate’s New Flagship Ups the Style Ante in North Dallas

By Elaine Raffel / March 24, 2024 /

Frontgate’s Spring Grand Opening is proof that the upscale home furnishings retailer is more than ready for prime time.

What Does Real Estate Have to do With Romance? Everything

By Elaine Raffel / March 17, 2024 /

Location, location, location. The topic came up over cocktails at Park House. One thing our group adamantly agreed on: Where someone lives says a lot about them – including whether they’re date-worthy.

Living the Dream with Realtor/Rocker Janelle Alcantara

By Elaine Raffel / March 3, 2024 /

By day, Janelle Alcantara is a multi-million-dollar Realtor. But come night, she marches to the beat of a different drummer – literally.

Uptown’s Peacock Alley Flagship is Your New Home Away From Home

By Elaine Raffel / February 25, 2024 /

For over 50 years, Dallas’s Peacock Alley has been a go-to for sumptuous, luxury linens. But now, the beloved brand is taking it one step further. With the opening of a ground-breaking new flagship in Uptown, it’s setting the same gold standard for the shopping experience.

Dive In: Pools by Design Creates Dallas’ Splashiest Custom Pools

By Elaine Raffel / February 18, 2024 /

Leave it to New Leaf Custom Home founders Scott and Melissa Powell to take the concept of full-service and elevate it to a whole new level. Their latest venture, Pools by Design, takes a design-centric approach to outdoor living, creating swoon-worthy spaces as fashionable as they are functional.