Elaine Raffel

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

Head to Designer Noel Pittman’s Lovers Lane Shop for Can’t-Miss Hostess Gifts

By Elaine Raffel / November 19, 2023 /

Ready, set, party! Thanksgiving is just the first of the season’s plethora of celebrations. So, what’s the secret to securing an invite to the very best holiday soirées? Show up with a great hostess gift.

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Talking Thanksgiving Tablescapes With Designer Javier Burkle

By Elaine Raffel / November 12, 2023 /

Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie – when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, tradition reigns supreme. Not so for holiday tablescapes. According to interior designer and host extraordinaire Javier Burkle, fabulous table setting instantly ups the style quotient and makes the day extra festive.

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Find 2024’s Emerging Color Trends in Kips Bay Decorator Show House Now Open

By Elaine Raffel / November 5, 2023 /

This year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House achieved the near-impossible: It successfully merged the talents of 22 accomplished, uber-creative designers.

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Go Behind the Scenes with Two 2023 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Creatives

By Elaine Raffel / October 29, 2023 /

For high-end interior designers, an invitation to participate in Kips Bay is the pinnacle of success – an honor akin to winning an Academy Award,

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Rooftop Terraces, Golf Sims, and Walk-In Pantries Top Emerging Home Trends

By Elaine Raffel / October 22, 2023 /

Results of a recent Houzz home trend study revealed a common theme: For today’s owners, creating new living areas and improving their existing spaces to better fit their current and future lifestyles is top priority.

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