Elaine Raffel

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

Skibell Fine Jewelry Rolls Out the Welcome Mat with an Encore Photo Op

By Elaine Raffel / September 10, 2023 /

Response to last week’s story about Realtor photos had its highs and lows. The good news: CandysDirt.com readers took advantage of the opportunity to book a mini shoot with photographer Lori Sapio. So much so that Skibell Fine Jewelry owner Lyn Skibell is opening up additional spots for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Get Ready for Your Closeup: Why Realtors Need a Professional Headshot

By Elaine Raffel / September 3, 2023 /

Photos don’t lie – or do they? Just ask anyone who’s swiped right on a dating app. Just how old is that photo?

Turns out, it’s not just Mr. or Ms. Bumble. Many people – including Realtors – are using outdated images on their websites, Linked In, and business cards. If it’s more than a few years since your last shoot, it’s probably time for a redo.

Get Happy at Kristi Kennimer’s Scarlet Reagan Art and Home Shop

By Elaine Raffel / August 27, 2023 /

Kristi Kennimer is the quintessential multitasker. She’s a store owner, buyer, artist, interior and textile designer – and don’t forget mom.

Her Lovers Lane shop is named after her oldest daughter, Scarlet Reagan. It’s light, bright, and vibrant – just like Kennimer herself. “It’s fun, it’s maximalist. I want people to come here when they want to be inspired.”

Stylish Dorm Room Ideas to Maximize Space and Minimize Clutter

By Elaine Raffel / August 20, 2023 /

Furnishing a dorm room just might be the ultimate exercise in downsizing. Let’s face it. The reality of living on campus is spending a whole lot of time in a very few square feet of space.

An Antique Store Founded by a Psychiatrist? Find it at Medical City Dallas

By Elaine Raffel / August 13, 2023 /

As the only antique store with a hospital location, M.D. Antiques is much more than a delightful surprise in Medical City’s Atrium A. The 991-square-foot shop is a literal treasure trove of 18th and 19th Century English, French, Continental, and Oriental antique furniture and decorative arts.