Elaine Raffel
Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.
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 The Dallas-based design company is equally adept at transforming outdated bathrooms into luxury retreats.
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.
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, 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.
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.