Elaine Raffel

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

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.

‘Succession’ Fans Can Live Like a Roy in this $23.3 Million NYC Condo

By Elaine Raffel / November 10, 2021 /

es of HBO’s family-dynasty drama “Succession” may have noticed that Kendall Roy has a new venue for his wheeling, dealing, and scheming. This season, the show’s multifaceted protagonist has set up shop in an ultra-luxe downtown Manhattan condo that just hit the market for a whopping $23.3 million.

Tips for Creating a Thanksgiving Tablescape That’s a Multi-Sensory Feast

By Elaine Raffel / November 7, 2021 /

Dallas Interior Designer Javier Burkle is a big proponent of setting a stylish table. His M.O. is to pick one favorite thing—china, a centerpiece, even something personal—and build a story around that. Say, for instance, china with a gold rim.