Elaine Raffel
Elaine Raffel left the corporate world to become a freelance creative focused on real estate and design in Dallas.
Some of Texas’ oldest stories weren’t written in ink. They were painted onto limestone canyon walls thousands of years ago.
On Wednesday evening, Impressions in Stone returns to Texas Counter Fitters for Part 2: Using Stone to Create Art. Candy’s Dirt founder and publisher Candy Evans will lead the conversation..
On March 12, Art + Color returns to Texas Counter Fitters, transforming the Richardson showroom into one of Dallas’ most compelling art events of the season.
TileBar may have built its reputation with designers, but one thing was crystal clear at the brand’s Knox-Henderson grand opening last Thursday. This showroom is just as much for homeowners as it is for trade pros.
Valentine’s Day comes with cliché-packed cards, overpriced prix-fixe dinners, and cellophane-wrapped roses — not to mention a lot of expectations. Instead, let’s flip the switch. This year, why not focus on the longest relationship you’ll ever have: the one you have with yourself.
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year — Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201) — marks the first time the program has named a shade of white. In a design world fueled by bold statements and fast-moving trends, designers largely agree it’s long overdue.
