Elaine Raffel

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

WestEdge Dallas Brings Design Inspiration to Market Hall

By Elaine Raffel / August 21, 2022 /

This September 16–18, WestEdge Dallas will make its debut at Market Hall offering both the trade and public an opportunity to discover and shop a curated array of top industry names.

Barbiecore Design Has Us All Thinking Pink

By Elaine Raffel / August 14, 2022 /

If it seems like everyone is thinking pink these days, it’s not your imagination. Barbie-inspired décor—aka “Barbiecore”—is having a moment. A major moment.

Meredith Ellis’ JAMES Showroom: A One-Stop Shop for Textiles and Furnishings

By Elaine Raffel / July 31, 2022 /

We caught up with the Meredith Ellis at her five-year-old Dallas Design District showroom, JAMES. The company—which represents about 30 artisanal, high-end textile and furnishings lines—also has locations in Houston and Austin.

Dive In! Soaring Temperatures Call For Cool Pools

By Elaine Raffel / July 24, 2022 /

Some of the world’s most renowned architects have included pools in their designs as integral elements of a property’s visual significance.