Elaine Raffel

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

Kitchen Design Concepts Wins Top NARI Award for Fun, Functional Midcentury Modern Bath

By Elaine Raffel / April 9, 2023 /

For close to 20 years, Kitchen Design Concepts have been making dream kitchens a reality. But don’t let the name fool you. The Dallas-based design company is equally adept at transforming outdated bathrooms into luxury retreats.

Banana Republic’s New Home Collection Brings Joy of Travel to Your Living Room

By Elaine Raffel / April 2, 2023 /

If you’ve checked out Banana Republic lately, it’s definitely not the same old same old. The established San Francisco-based retailer has never looked better. And we’re not just talking fashion. Last week, the brand launched BR Home, a premium assortment of rugs, bedding, and décor.

Room-by-Room Tips For a Green-er Spring Clean

By Elaine Raffel / March 26, 2023 /

If you have a love-hate relationship with spring cleaning, you’re not alone. There’s something cathartic about a clean, clutter-free home. According to Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers, the ritual can be like “a magic wand to our mental health.”

Tomorrow: Redolence Gems Candle and Skibell Fine Jewelry Pop-Up

By Elaine Raffel / March 6, 2023 /

Tomorrow, Carrie and Lyn are teaming up with Palm Beach-based Redolence Gems candle-maker Eve Short. Join them from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a candle and jewelry pop-up featuring the best of both.

You Should Ditch Your Cheap ‘Fast Furniture’ By This Age, Poll Says

By Elaine Raffel / February 26, 2023 /

Is there an age when people should stop buying fast furniture? A recent survey says yes. The magic number for ditching the cheap stuff is 28, according to a poll of 2,000 general population Americans.