Elaine Raffel

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

The Grand Galvez Brings Glamour to the Gulf

By Elaine Raffel / July 17, 2022 /

The Grand Galvez is exactly what its name implies: Grand. And I’m talking everything, from the statement-making tropical pink exterior to the showstopping Murano glass mosaic. The hotel also sports a rich, vibrant history; the original Galvez opened in 1911.

Naughty New Netflix Series Channels Your Inner Sexy

By Elaine Raffel / July 10, 2022 /

British designer Melanie Rose puts the “Big O” into home renovations, trading in a luxury interiors business for a career creating spaces for couples to live out their wildest fantasies.

New. Now. Wow! Check Out Summer’s Latest Design Collabs.

By Elaine Raffel / July 3, 2022 /

The cool designer home collaborations just keep on coming — proof that two creative minds are better than one. Read on for a look at four of summer’s most noteworthy new pairings.

Sale Shopper Alert: Amazon Prime Day Savings Start Now

By Elaine Raffel / June 26, 2022 /

Amazon Prime Day 2022 is just around the corner. The annual two-day event — which kicks off Tuesday, July 12 — promises price cuts on from everyday essentials to luxury furniture and housewares.

How To Keep Your Cool in the Texas Heat

By Elaine Raffel / June 19, 2022 /

While it may feel like August, it’s only mid-June. And it’s hot. Really, really hot. Fun fact: The three hottest summers—2011, 1980, 1998—all had an early triple-digit heat day. And with our first 100-degree day already on record, we’re well ahead of schedule.