Elaine Raffel

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

Good News: There’s No Shortage of Stylish Holiday Ornaments

By Elaine Raffel / November 28, 2021 /

By now we’ve all heard about supply chain issues—including a shortage of Christmas trees. If you haven’t already got yours, act fast. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (and yes, there really is such an organization), this is not the year to leave it to the last minute. What’s the problem? For starters, inclement…

Fact or Fiction: A Well-To-Do Canine Is Selling Madonna’s Former Miami Mansion

By Elaine Raffel / November 24, 2021 /

This has all the makings of a blockbuster story: Money. Celebrity. Intrigue. Duplicity. And here’s the clincher: The protagonist is a German Shepherd named Gunther III.

Get Lit This Holiday With A Little Help From These Seasoned Pros

By Elaine Raffel / November 21, 2021 /

Even before we finished the last of the Halloween candy, Christmas lights appeared—in spades. And why not? Holiday décor is fun and festive, not to mention, a hugely successful business for many local designers and entrepreneurs.

Lazy Kat Ranch Offers the Ultimate Home on the Range

By Elaine Raffel / November 18, 2021 /

If you’re among the city dwellers looking to escape their urban lifestyle for a home on the range, you’re in luck.

Timeless Chic: The Irresistible Allure of Safari Style

By Elaine Raffel / November 14, 2021 /

While décor and fashion trends come and go, one remains perennially in vogue: safari style.