Elaine Raffel

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

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.

5 New Designer Collaborations You’ll Want On Your Radar

By Elaine Raffel / August 6, 2023 /

There’s a reason so many brands are clamoring for designer collaborations. They work. According to Claudine Harris, CEO of brand matchmaking company Miai, it’s a credible way to grow awareness and exposure.

This Urban Showplace Is the Quintessential Work + Live Multitasker

By Elaine Raffel / July 30, 2023 /

3519 S. Versailles Avenue is a Live + Work space “unlike anything you’ve seen before” – not to mention, perfect for multi-generational living, operating a business, generating rental income, or hosting events.

Flea Style Founder Brittany Cobb Epitomizes Cowgirl Cool

By Elaine Raffel / July 23, 2023 /

If you ever run into Flea Style founder Brittany Cobb at a market, follow her. She’ll lead you right to the good stuff. Credit years of practice. The So Cal native grew up sleuthing fairs, antique malls, and swap meets.

Think Pink: 5 Ways to “Barbify” Your Home

By Elaine Raffel / July 16, 2023 /

It’s a Barbie world. We’re just living in it. Need proof? Google searches for Barbiecore are up a whopping 980 percent; Pinterest mood boards, 1,290 percent. And with Barbie’s movie premiere just days away, our obsession with the iconic doll continues its surge.