Elaine Raffel

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

7 Cool Designer Collaborations Including Pantone’s Color of the Year and More

By Elaine Raffel / January 14, 2024 /

‘Tis the season for home décor collaborations – and the latest batch to hit the market are definitely worth celebrating. From Pantone’s myriad partnerships touting its 2024 color of the year to interior designer Colin King’s timeless bedding collection for Cultiver, here’s seven buzzworthy debuts you’ll want on your radar.

5 Dallas Creatives We Loved Featuring in 2023

By Elaine Raffel / December 31, 2023 /

I love that I get to interview such a diverse group of intriguing people. We’re talking renowned interior designers, innovative retailers, even a singing chef.

Procrastinator Alert: It’s Not Too Late to Be a Holiday Hero with These Local Shops

By Elaine Raffel / December 17, 2023 /

Still shopping? If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone. With just a week to go, two-thirds of us are still in search of the perfect present.

Talking Tablescapes, Gifting, and More with Lifestyle Expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman

By Elaine Raffel / December 10, 2023 /

Setting a festive table comes second nature to lifestyle and entertaining expert Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. For the rest of us, there’s her newly-launched website TRUNK Curated, a meticulously-edited assortment of designer home goods, exclusive vintage pieces, and unique finds.

Get Gifting at Berkshire Court’s Holiday Sip & Shop with Jewelry, Handbags, and Prizes

By Elaine Raffel / December 3, 2023 /

What’s not to love about a holiday Sip & Shop? A little wine. A little retail therapy. It’s the quintessential win-win.Just ask Skibell Fine Jewelry owner Lyn Skibell.