Elaine Raffel

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

5 New Design Books to Add to Your Growing Collection

By Elaine Raffel / May 14, 2023 /

If you haven’t added to your design library lately, you’re missing out. The latest crop of reads is filled with visual inspiration and compelling stories—not to mention, will look great on your coffee table.

Michelle Lynne Adds Two New Businesses to Her Design Empire

By Elaine Raffel / May 7, 2023 /

On June 1, designer Michelle Lynne will launch Studio Works, a boutique-style workspace featuring rental offices plus a resource library, “to-the-trade” buying program, and a host of other amenities

7 Collabs to Watch: High Fashion Hits Home at Milan Design Week

By Elaine Raffel / April 30, 2023 /

There’s always been a synergy between luxury fashion and home décor. But if the recent Milan Design Week is any indication, that connection just keeps getting stronger.

Live Luxe (and Like a Roy) in this Swanky NYC Penthouse

By Elaine Raffel / April 23, 2023 /

Ever wonder what it would be like to live like a Roy, the conniving, filthy rich “Succession” clan we love to hate? Rest assured, there’d be plenty of drama. But if the swanky Manhattan penthouse—owned in the series by brother Kendall (Jeremy Scott)—is part of the deal, count us in.

5 Mother’s Day Gifts Guaranteed to Prove You’re Her Favorite Child

By Elaine Raffel / April 16, 2023 /

Choosing the perfect Mother’s Day gift is an art. You want something she’ll use but wouldn’t buy for herself. Something that speaks to her personality and interests; that’s as special (or nearly) as she is.